Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust works within the multidisciplinary maternity and neonatal team to promote patient safety, quality improvement and clinical excellence.

You will coordinate clinical governance, risk management, incident investigations, mortality reviews and participation in national safety programmes, while supporting PSIRF compliance and maternity safety standards.

Qualifications

• Coordinate clinical governance, risk management and patient safety investigations.
• Lead reviews of incidents, complaints and audits, with learning and improvements implemented.
• Support PSIRF compliance and national maternity safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of clinical governance and risk management activities.
• Lead investigations and review processes for incidents, complaints, and mortality.
• Support national maternity safety programmes and regulatory standards.

Job description

Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator will work within the multidisciplinary maternity and neonatal team to promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, learning and clinical excellence.

The post holder will coordinate and support the delivery of clinical governance, risk management, patient safety investigations, mortality review processes, quality assurance activities and national maternity safety programmes. The role will support compliance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle and other national quality and safety standards.

The post holder will lead the timely review, investigation and learning from incidents, complaints, claims, mortality reviews, audits and external investigations, ensuring identified improvements are implemented and monitored. The role will contribute to assurance processes, governance reporting, regulatory compliance and service improvement activities across maternity services.

Working collaboratively with clinical teams, service users, governance colleagues and external partners, the post holder will provide expert support and leadership in relation to patient safety, risk management and quality improvement.

The post holder will maintain clinical creditability through regular clinical practice and participation in operational support requirements including the maternity bleep holder and on‑call rotas

This job description outlines the core requirements expected of a Band 7 practitioner working in an autonomous enhanced practice role. The list below is not exhaustive, and specific requirements related to any specialist area of practice will be outlined with the prospective post holder, in line with professional or service specific training requirements and their professional scope of practice.

Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually.

For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeingand development.This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networksand a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically.We champion diversity andstrive to ensure every member of our team feelsincluded,valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.

Wegenuinelybelieve thatbysupporting our staff to feel happyand offeringsupport within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for thewomen and birthing peoplewho access our services.

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Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum / pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Headington, OX3 9DU

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

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