CNST Lead Midwife

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Support the Maternity Quality & Safety Matron to co-ordinate patient safety and clinical governance activities, deputizing where required.The Maternity Safety Strategy sets out the Department of Health and Social Care ambition to reward those who have taken action to improve maternity safety. NHS Resolution work through the Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), which incentivises maternity safety actions across a range of areas.The post holders primary responsibility will be to oversee the effective delivery of the Maternity Incentive Scheme. However, the post holder will still be required to support general governance activity as part of the Directorate Quality & Safety team, as required. • Working with the Clinical Director, Director of Midwifery, Head of Midwifery and other appropriate governance leads to ensure robust evidence is provided to support compliance with safety actions • Lead the delivery and coordination of CNST maternity incentive scheme requirements • Ensure robust evidence, audit and assurance processes are in place to demonstrate compliance • Work collaboratively with clinical, governance and education teams to implement safety actions • Support the development, implementation and review of clinical guidelines and standards • Drive continuous quality improvement through audit, evaluation and learning from incidents • Provide expert advice on maternity safety, governance and risk management • Lead on preparation and submission of CNST evidence and compliance returns • Escalate risks and provide reports to senior leadership and governance forums Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Support the Maternity Quality & Safety Matron to co-ordinate patient safety and clinical governance activities, deputizing where required.The Maternity Safety Strategy sets out the Department of Health and Social Care ambition to reward those who have taken action to improve maternity safety. NHS Resolution work through the Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), which incentivises maternity safety actions across a range of areas.The post holders primary responsibility will be to oversee the effective delivery of the Maternity Incentive Scheme. However, the post holder will still be required to support general governance activity as part of the Directorate Quality & Safety team, as required. • Working with the Clinical Director, Director of Midwifery, Head of Midwifery and other appropriate governance leads to ensure robust evidence is provided to support compliance with safety actions • Lead the delivery and coordination of CNST maternity incentive scheme requirements • Ensure robust evidence, audit and assurance processes are in place to demonstrate compliance • Work collaboratively with clinical, governance and education teams to implement safety actions • Support the development, implementation and review of clinical guidelines and standards • Drive continuous quality improvement through audit, evaluation and learning from incidents • Provide expert advice on maternity safety, governance and risk management • Lead on preparation and submission of CNST evidence and compliance returns • Escalate risks and provide reports to senior leadership and governance forums