Job summary
4 Months Fixed Term (likely to be extended to one year)
An exciting opportunity has risen for a Band 6 or 7 midwife with more than 3 years’ experience and who is clinically shrewd, organised and embraces working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be able to:
o Provide and lead specialist midwifery practice in the development, coordination, of clinical Audits, processes evidence to support safe, effective high quality maternity care.
o Provide multidisciplinary clinical staff with the support to effectively implement clinical audits across all its component parts for maternity services, within a framework.
o Should be able to use information to improve the systems of care and evidence to support effective outcomes.
The postholder will have a key role in ensuring the progress of Women’s services towards standardisation of all clinical audits developing and review guidelines for Maternity service in liaison with multi- disciplinary colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Clinical audit is an integral part of Barts Health clinical governance activity and contributes to achieving the Trust’s objective of providing safe and evidence- based care to women that access our services.
The post holder will provide multidisciplinary clinical staff with the support to effectively implement clinical audits across all its component parts for maternity services, within a framework which uses information to improve the systems of care and evidence to support effective outcomes.
The post holder will have a key role in ensuring the progress of Women’s services towards standardization of all clinical audits developing and reviewing guidelines for Maternity service in liaison with multi- disciplinary colleagues.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the clinical audit programme within the maternity unit incorporating local and national audit requirements that support clinical effectiveness. Support the development of Clinical Audit & Effectiveness activity plans, assisting the Trust Clinical Audit Team as required. Participate in inter professional working to ensure annual audit programmes incorporate audit and effectiveness projects to meet the organisations governance objectives. This will include using national benchmarking data Royal College Guidelines, NICE recommendations, CNST and CQC outcomes and regulations. Consult and provide advice to clinical staff on the design and development of proposed audits projects. This may include advice on selecting topics to audit, carrying out literature searches, advising on the appropriate audit methodology to promote the completion of the clinical audit cycle. Work with and create appropriate systems and processes for the collection of the data for the audit projects in conjunction with the Trust Clinical Audit team. Provide written and verbal reports and presentations of completed audit projects and status of guidelines to the relevant multi-professional groups. To summarise completed audit reports for presentation to relevant meetings within the department. Support audit project leads in the monitoring of action implementation. To present findings of audits undertaken at identified groups and directorate meetings and disseminate learning. Liaise with other agencies for the purpose of information exchange on audit and related quality activities. Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information, and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers. To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required. Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times. A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care. The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust, with external organisations and with the public. The post holder must be able to explain strategy and organisational decisions to everyone in the organisation. Takes a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and proceduresClinical: To maintain a professional, approachable disposition at all times with allmembers of staff, patients, and their visitors. To maintain own clinical skills by undertaking clinical work one day a week within the maternity unit.Personal and People DevelopmentDevelop oneself and contribute to the development of others Demonstrates specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice and supervises others. Exercises professional accountability and responsibility in changing environments across professional boundaries. Leads team meetings so fair and equal opportunities are given to share knowledge and ideas with colleagues. Able to lead in the appraisal process of others as part of their individual development. Acts as a role model to others all staff. Encourages reflective practice and actively participates for self or others. (Clinical supervision/Action Learning). With the support of CAG Matron and through the Trusts appraisal process and development of personal development plan identifies their educational and professional development needs. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and application of their personal leadership skills. Provides formal teaching sessions to staff within Directorate/Trust. Creates and sustains a teaching and learning environment Evaluates effectiveness of learning activities and agrees how learning and development may be improved in the future. Demonstrates awareness of individuals learning needs and styles and how to develop education and training to meet these needs.Service ImprovementContribute to the improvement of services Draws on knowledge on a range of theories to inform practice. Develops strategies for the management and delivery of care for their specific client group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the clinical audit programme within the maternity unit incorporating local and national audit requirements that support clinical effectiveness. Support the development of Clinical Audit & Effectiveness activity plans, assisting the Trust Clinical Audit Team as required. Participate in inter professional working to ensure annual audit programmes incorporate audit and effectiveness projects to meet the organisations governance objectives. This will include using national benchmarking data Royal College Guidelines, NICE recommendations, CNST and CQC outcomes and regulations. Consult and provide advice to clinical staff on the design and development of proposed audits projects. This may include advice on selecting topics to audit, carrying out literature searches, advising on the appropriate audit methodology to promote the completion of the clinical audit cycle. Work with and create appropriate systems and processes for the collection of the data for the audit projects in conjunction with the Trust Clinical Audit team. Provide written and verbal reports and presentations of completed audit projects and status of guidelines to the relevant multi-professional groups. To summarise completed audit reports for presentation to relevant meetings within the department. Support audit project leads in the monitoring of action implementation. To present findings of audits undertaken at identified groups and directorate meetings and disseminate learning. Liaise with other agencies for the purpose of information exchange on audit and related quality activities. Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information, and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers. To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required. Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times. A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care. The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust, with external organisations and with the public. The post holder must be able to explain strategy and organisational decisions to everyone in the organisation. Takes a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and proceduresClinical: To maintain a professional, approachable disposition at all times with allmembers of staff, patients, and their visitors. To maintain own clinical skills by undertaking clinical work one day a week within the maternity unit.Personal and People DevelopmentDevelop oneself and contribute to the development of others Demonstrates specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice and supervises others. Exercises professional accountability and responsibility in changing environments across professional boundaries. Leads team meetings so fair and equal opportunities are given to share knowledge and ideas with colleagues. Able to lead in the appraisal process of others as part of their individual development. Acts as a role model to others all staff. Encourages reflective practice and actively participates for self or others. (Clinical supervision/Action Learning). With the support of CAG Matron and through the Trusts appraisal process and development of personal development plan identifies their educational and professional development needs. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and application of their personal leadership skills. Provides formal teaching sessions to staff within Directorate/Trust. Creates and sustains a teaching and learning environment Evaluates effectiveness of learning activities and agrees how learning and development may be improved in the future. Demonstrates awareness of individuals learning needs and styles and how to develop education and training to meet these needs.Service ImprovementContribute to the improvement of services Draws on knowledge on a range of theories to inform practice. Develops strategies for the management and delivery of care for their specific client group.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Educated to degree level
- Fulfils KSF outline for Band 6 Midwife
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate significant experience in all midwifery practice.
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Experience in carrying out tasks related to evaluating services.
- Ability to lead the Midwifery team in service improvement
- Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work
- Ability to work on the ‘Great Expectations’ Project Quality Data reports to meet deadlines when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organisational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both in a team and individually.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests.
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
- Ability to plan allocate and supervise the work of a team
- Demonstrate a greater understanding of learning needs and evidence of facilitation skills.
Desirable
- Ability to assess the work of the team, provide clear constructive feedback to the team to maintain and improve performance
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and CAU/CAG/Trust/Organisations
- Ability communicates effectively, both written and verbally.
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Educated to degree level
- Fulfils KSF outline for Band 6 Midwife
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate significant experience in all midwifery practice.
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Experience in carrying out tasks related to evaluating services.
- Ability to lead the Midwifery team in service improvement
- Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work
- Ability to work on the ‘Great Expectations’ Project Quality Data reports to meet deadlines when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organisational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both in a team and individually.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests.
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
- Ability to plan allocate and supervise the work of a team
- Demonstrate a greater understanding of learning needs and evidence of facilitation skills.
Desirable
- Ability to assess the work of the team, provide clear constructive feedback to the team to maintain and improve performance
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and CAU/CAG/Trust/Organisations
- Ability communicates effectively, both written and verbally.
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
