Risk and Incident Lead Midwife

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Midwife to join their maternity team as a Risk & Incident Lead Midwife. The role emphasizes risk management, governance, and incident reviews within maternity services. Applicants must be registered midwives with at least 5 years of experience, possess degree-level education, and have strong interpersonal skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the safety and quality of maternity practices while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Practising Midwife for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience in all midwifery settings.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Review incidents, MNSI data, and other maternity incidents.
• Support quality and governance agenda within maternity.
• Oversight and monitoring of incidents and performance indicators.
• Lead review of action plans from After Action Reviews.
• Participate in the maternity manager on-call rota.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills

Understanding of risk management and governance agenda

Excellent presentation skills

Evidence of supporting women's choice

Excellent report writing skills

Knowledgeable about national midwifery agenda

Knowledge of clinical governance and external review processes

Understanding of PSIRF

Education

Degree level education

Registered Midwife with current NMC registration

Masters or equivalent experience

Tools

Knowledge and management of incident reporting systems (e.g., Datix/Safeguard)

Job description

Job Summary

Midwife – Risk & Incident Lead Midwife

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an innovative and experienced Midwife to join our maternity team. The role focuses on risk, governance and incident review within maternity services.

Responsibilities

• Review incidents, MNSI data and other maternity incidents with the wider maternity team.
• Support quality and governance agenda within maternity, ensuring practice is safe, evidence‑based and current.
• Oversight and monitoring of incidents and presentation of key performance indicators.
• Lead review of action plans and recommendations from After Action Reviews and PSII.
• Participate in the maternity manager on‑call rota and work clinically as part of the escalation pathway.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Degree level education.
• Masters, working towards Masters or equivalent experience/portfolio of evidence.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Teaching or mentorship course completed.

Experience

Essential

• Practising Midwife for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience in all midwifery settings.
• Experience of working to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of incident review.
• Experience working within a governance setting.
• Experience of participation in maternity manager on call rota.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Understanding of risk management and governance agenda.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Evidence of supporting women's choice.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Knowledgeable about national midwifery agenda.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and external review processes.
• Understanding of PSIRF.

Desirable

• Knowledge and management of incident reporting systems eg Datix/Safeguard.

Other Essential

• Highly motivated.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applications will be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat road
Walsall
WS2 9PS

Employer's Website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk

EEO Statement

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under‑represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.