Senior Audit Midwife – Maternity Quality & Safety

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth is seeking a Band 7 Audit Midwife to lead maternity and neonatal clinical audits, update evidence-based guidelines, and drive patient safety improvements within the quality and safety team.

The postholder will coordinate audits within the maternity and neonatal unit, align with NICE guidance, collect data, review reports, and present findings at Quality and Safety Meetings and Education and Governance Meetings.

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 2 NMC Register (RM).
• Preceptorship completed with cannulation, suturing and ward management.
• Experience in training and education.
• Experience in managing resources.
• Experience in delegating workload and monitoring progress.
• Experience in audits and understanding of the Audit Cycle.
• Experience in presenting to others.
• Experience in leading, motivating and supporting a team.
• Evidence of effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing and new maternity audits.
• Work with matrons, Consultant Midwife and Maternity Risk Team to identify audit needs.
• Attend and present at Department Quality and Risk meetings (DQR).
• Prioritise patient care, treating women and families with dignity.
• Formulate management plans with the woman and multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective care.
• Monitor and maintain standards of care.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge; support, teach and advise junior colleagues.
• Participate in clinical effectiveness and research processes of the Directorate.
• Promote professional image of midwifery within and outside the Trust by following policies.
• Base practice on current robust best evidence.
• Support senior team by coordinating audits within the department.
• Work with obstetric colleagues to submit the UKOSS monthly submission.

Skills

Data collection

Reporting

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Registration on Part 2 NMC Register (RM)

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth is seeking a Band 7 Audit Midwife to lead maternity and neonatal clinical audits, update evidence-based guidelines, and drive patient safety improvements within the quality and safety team.

The postholder will coordinate audits within the maternity and neonatal unit, align with NICE guidance, collect data, review reports, and present findings at Quality and Safety Meetings and Education and Governance Meetings.