Senior Regional Maternity Quality & Safety Lead

NHS ENGLAND; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England seeks two Senior Clinical Quality Managers to join the Regional Nursing and Quality Team for the North East and Yorkshire Region. You will influence quality improvement at a strategic level, ensuring safer, more equitable maternity and neonatal care across the region, working with senior leaders and ICBs.

Base location is flexible within the region with expected on-site support and regional travel; you will lead surveillance, support improvement programmes, and deputise for senior

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with NMC registration.
• Degree level education with a master's or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Experience in senior NHS or healthcare leadership.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and clinical governance.
• Strong data interpretation and ability to present clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and influencing skills.
• Committed to reducing inequalities in maternity services.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality surveillance and assurance across maternity and perinatal services.
• Support quality improvement programmes and targeted interventions.
• Identify early indicators of quality concerns and guide improvements.
• Analyse complex quality data to inform decisions.
• Prepare strategic briefings and reports for senior leaders.
• Collaborate with NHS England, ICS providers and partners.
• Deputise for the Regional Chief Midwife when required.

Skills

Senior leadership

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Communication

NMC registration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent senior leadership experience

Job description

NHS England seeks two Senior Clinical Quality Managers to join the Regional Nursing and Quality Team for the North East and Yorkshire Region. You will influence quality improvement at a strategic level, ensuring safer, more equitable maternity and neonatal care across the region, working with senior leaders and ICBs.

Base location is flexible within the region with expected on-site support and regional travel; you will lead surveillance, support improvement programmes, and deputise for senior