At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead patient safety initiatives and improve maternity services with a dedicated team.
- Company: Join the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, committed to quality care.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive NHS salary and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient safety and governance while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Registered Midwife with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
Location: Kettering General Hospital / Northampton General Hospital, Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Band 7 NHS Agenda for Change
About the Role
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Patient Safety & Risk Midwife to join the Maternity Directorate. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Midwife with a passion for patient safety, governance, and quality improvement. Working alongside the Perinatal Safety Improvement Team and senior clinical leaders, you will play a key role in developing a proactive safety culture, supporting incident investigations, managing risk processes, and driving continuous improvements in maternity services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of maternity quality, governance, safety, and risk management strategies
- Lead and support incident reporting, investigations, and learning across maternity services
- Promote compliance with national maternity safety standards, Duty of Candour requirements, and CQC regulations
- Analyse incident and risk data to identify trends and support service improvements
- Support the maintenance and development of the Trust Risk Register
- Chair and coordinate governance meetings, risk management groups, and safety review forums
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety outcomes
- Support the implementation of national, regional, and Trust-wide patient safety programmes
- Provide expert advice and leadership on governance, quality improvement, and risk management
- Participate in the clinical escalation rota, providing senior leadership and decision-making support
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Broad range of midwifery experience, including community experience
- Experience participating in audit and quality improvement activities
- Knowledge of maternity governance, risk management, and patient safety processes
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and influence change across multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent IT and report-writing skills
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Leadership or management qualification
- Previous management experience
- Experience of implementing change and leading service improvements
- Experience of project management
- Knowledge of maternity governance assurance frameworks and external reviews
- Experience working with Midwifery Education Systems
If you are an experienced Midwife with a passion for patient safety, governance, and quality improvement, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please get in touch or send your CV to learn more.
Patient Safety & Risk Midwife - Band 7 employer: Flexzo
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals. With a strong focus on patient safety and quality improvement, employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful initiatives in maternity services. Located in Northamptonshire, the Trust fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful difference in patient care.
