At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure high-quality maternity care delivery.
- Company: Join the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, committed to exceptional patient care.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient safety and experience through innovative practices.
- Qualifications: Experienced midwife with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality improvement.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated midwife to join our maternity leadership team as a Band 7 BSOTS Quality and Audit Midwife.
Main duties of the job:
- The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation, coordination and ongoing evaluation of the BSOT (Birmingham Symptom-specific Obstetric Triage) system across maternity services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care delivery in line with national standards and organisational priorities.
- Working collaboratively with matrons, senior midwives and the multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will lead on quality improvement initiatives, audit activity and governance processes to provide assurance regarding compliance with care standards in line with the Perinatal Improvement Plan.
- This role is ideal for a dynamic midwife with experience in delivering care under the BSOTs system, who has strong clinical leadership skills, a passion for quality improvement and a commitment to enhancing patient safety and experience.
- On the day of the interview, you will be asked to give a 10‑minute presentation on the topic of: Why effective data collection and presentation is essential for providing assurance about performance.
Job responsibilities:
- Lead the assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing development of the BSOTS system within maternity services.
- Monitor, evaluate and improve patient care through audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide assurance of compliance with maternity care standards and required response timeframes.
- Analyse workforce and service data to support safe staffing and effective service delivery.
- Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across maternity services.
- Develop and implement systems and processes to minimise risk in response to incidents, complaints, PALS concerns and governance findings.
- Support the investigation and review of clinical incidents and contribute to action planning and learning dissemination.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety, outcomes and patient experience.
- Produce reports and present findings to governance groups, senior leadership teams and external stakeholders as required.
- Support staff engagement, education and development in relation to quality improvement and governance processes.
- Ensure care delivery aligns with national guidance, local policies and professional standards.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust:
Our values are part of what makes us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility:
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.
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.
Specialist Midwife in Leeds employer: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, our values of patient-centred care, collaboration, and empowerment guide our approach, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive in their career. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the Leeds community, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
