Quality Audit & Guideline Lead - Midwifery

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Bedford, Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an expert in governance and quality to coordinate clinical audits, evaluate services and drive quality improvement across divisions. You will support guideline development, maintain robust records, and report to governance boards while ensuring alignment with NICE, CQC and HQIP standards.

The role involves training staff, coordinating multi-professional audits, and contributing to quality accounts.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife.
• Educated to Degree level.
• Qualifications in audit and effectiveness or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation and monitoring of divisional audit programmes aligned with Trust priorities and national guidance.
• Support clinical teams in designing, conducting and analysing audits and disseminating findings.
• Provide training and specialist advice on audit and quality improvement methodologies.
• Maintain audit trails and reports to governance boards; escalate risks or anomalies.
• Co-chair guideline meetings and contribute to Trust-wide quality and safety initiatives.
• Support research and continuous improvement across services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking / vision

Auditing knowledge

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an expert in governance and quality to coordinate clinical audits, evaluate services and drive quality improvement across divisions. You will support guideline development, maintain robust records, and report to governance boards while ensuring alignment with NICE, CQC and HQIP standards.

The role involves training staff, coordinating multi-professional audits, and contributing to quality accounts.