Perinatal Safety & Mortality Midwife (Secondment)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Perinatal Mortality & Safety Coordinator role. The post supports the maternity service, coordinates PMR reviews, and contributes to PSIRF learning and safety improvements.

The 12-month secondment is Band 6 Midwife, 37.5 hours per week, with 0.2 WTE clinical duties and on-call roster involvement. Experience in maternity and governance is essential for delivery of safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with the NMC and current licence.
• Experience across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Mentorship or education role in maternity.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and PMR processes.
• Ability to undertake audits and data entry/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate perinatal mortality reviews using the PMRT and liaise with Patient Safety Midwives.
• Support bereavement midwives to ensure PMR reporting to MBBRACE.
• Undertake rapid reviews of perinatal deaths to identify safety concerns with a senior clinician.
• Support maternity governance and deputise for patient safety midwives as needed.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Interpersonal skills

Audit

IT skills (report writing & data entry

Team communication

Grief & trauma support

Education

NMC registration as Midwife

Education/Mentorship qualification

Ongoing professional development

Tools

PMRT tool

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Perinatal Mortality & Safety Coordinator role. The post supports the maternity service, coordinates PMR reviews, and contributes to PSIRF learning and safety improvements.

The 12-month secondment is Band 6 Midwife, 37.5 hours per week, with 0.2 WTE clinical duties and on-call roster involvement. Experience in maternity and governance is essential for delivery of safe patient care.