Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and Quality Improvement in Peterborough

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader to join the maternity senior leadership team as Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and Quality Improvement. This key role will support the delivery of the maternity governance, patient safety and quality improvement agenda, ensuring national maternity standards, regulatory requirements and organisational priorities are met.Working closely with the Head of Perinatal Governance and Quality Improvement, the postholder will provide senior leadership for patient safety, risk management, PSIRF, quality improvement, complaints, audit, mortality review and regulatory assurance activities. The role also includes operational leadership of a number of specialist governance and education teams, supporting the continued development of a positive safety culture and the delivery of safe, high-quality care for women, babies and familiesMain duties of the jobThe Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and Quality Improvement is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the strategic and operational delivery of governance, patient safety and quality improvement across perinatal services. The postholder will provide expert leadership in risk management, PSIRF, incident investigation, complaints, audit, mortality review, patient experience and continuous improvement.The role supports compliance with national and regulatory requirements including CQC standards, NHS Resolution maternity incentive scheme, national care bundles, PMRT, MBRRACE and other national maternity safety programmes. Working alongside clinical teams and system partners, the postholder will ensure learning from incidents, audits, reviews and investigations is embedded into practice and leads to measurable and sustainable improvement.The role includes leadership and management responsibility for a range of specialist teams, including governance, clinical education, pre-registration midwifery education, risk management, professional midwifery advocacy, fetal surveillance, bereavement services, equity and experience and governance administration. The postholder will provide visible leadership, promote a positive safety culture, support workforce development and wellbeing, and ensure effective governance arrangements are in place to support the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate maternity care.About usPriority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.DetailsDate posted13 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number176-M- Job locationsHinchingbrooke HospitalHinchingbrooke Park RoadHuntingdonPE29 6NTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.Person Specification
Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
EssentialRegistered MidwifeDegree in MidwiferyMentorship qualificationPost registration management/leadership qualificationEvidence of continued professional developmentCompletion Quality Improvement Methodology Training/ or working towards/willing to undertakeProject management qualification/ or working towards/willing to undertakeMasters degree, working towards or relevant experienceDesirableHuman Factors Training
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience in maternity risk management and governanceExperience of collaboration with system partnersExperience of working with a wide range of staff to deliver effective risk management strategies and quality improvement.Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure quality or risk and provide required assurancesExperience of presenting and articulating governance, quality risk systems, processes and information to meetings or committeesAnalysis of complex issues and evidence of dealing with these in a planned manner.In-depth and highly developed knowledge and expertise in relation to national and local governance requirements in perinatal servicesExperience of writing thematic reviewsExperience of compiling the requirements for NHSRDesirableExperience of supporting maternity services during a CQC inspectionExperience of analysing the service performance against nationally required improvementsExperience of risk management in other specialties/ other sectors
Skills and Abilities
EssentialInnovative approach to midwifery serviceExcellent presentation and training skillsExcellent clinical skillsAbility to motivate and influenceAbility to recognise and identify themes negatively impacting on care provisionDemonstrate effective time management skillsAnalytical and evaluation skillsComputer literateExcellent verbal and written skillsCollaborative approach to working and able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including MDT, System Partners, ICB, MNVP, Service Users & FamiliesInterest and appetite to support professional development of othersAbility to work on own initiative and engage with external system partnersSelf-motivated, confident, assertive and diplomaticResilient and ability to work under pressure with set deadlinesAdaptable and flexibleAct as a role model for staff and leads with integrity
Personal development
EssentialAppetite to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as requiredExperience managing and coordinating services to maintain safety and escalate as appropriate
Communication
EssentialExcellent communication skills and ability to be responsive to highly emotive conversationsRecognising when staff may require further debriefing following events
Specific requirements
EssentialProficient with Microsoft office programmes and IT systems required for roleCurrent UK driving licence and access to transportAble to join and fulfil the requirements of the maternity manager on call rotaAble to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptationsAble to work flexibly, including working pattern and hours as the priorities require
Person Specification

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
EssentialRegistered MidwifeDegree in MidwiferyMentorship qualificationPost registration management/leadership qualificationEvidence of continued professional developmentCompletion Quality Improvement Methodology Training/ or working towards/willing to undertakeProject management qualification/ or working towards/willing to undertakeMasters degree, working towards or relevant experienceDesirableHuman Factors Training
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience in maternity risk management and governanceExperience of collaboration with system partnersExperience of working with a wide range of staff to deliver effective risk management strategies and quality improvement.Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure quality or risk and provide required assurancesExperience of presenting and articulating governance, quality risk systems, processes and information to meetings or committeesAnalysis of complex issues and evidence of dealing with these in a planned manner.In-depth and highly developed knowledge and expertise in relation to national and local governance requirements in perinatal servicesExperience of writing thematic reviewsExperience of compiling the requirements for NHSRDesirableExperience of supporting maternity services during a CQC inspectionExperience of analysing the service performance against nationally required improvementsExperience of risk management in other specialties/ other sectors
Skills and Abilities
EssentialInnovative approach to midwifery serviceExcellent presentation and training skillsExcellent clinical skillsAbility to motivate and influenceAbility to recognise and identify themes negatively impacting on care provisionDemonstrate effective time management skillsAnalytical and evaluation skillsComputer literateExcellent verbal and written skillsCollaborative approach to working and able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including MDT, System Partners, ICB, MNVP, Service Users & FamiliesInterest and appetite to support professional development of othersAbility to work on own initiative and engage with external system partnersSelf-motivated, confident, assertive and diplomaticResilient and ability to work under pressure with set deadlinesAdaptable and flexibleAct as a role model for staff and leads with integrity
Personal development
EssentialAppetite to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as requiredExperience managing and coordinating services to maintain safety and escalate as appropriate
Communication
EssentialExcellent communication skills and ability to be responsive to highly emotive conversationsRecognising when staff may require further debriefing following events
Specific requirements
EssentialProficient with Microsoft office programmes and IT systems required for roleCurrent UK driving licence and access to transportAble to join and fulfil the requirements of the maternity manager on call rotaAble to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptationsAble to work flexibly, including working pattern and hours as the priorities requireDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressHinchingbrooke HospitalHinchingbrooke Park RoadHuntingdonPE29 6NTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressHinchingbrooke HospitalHinchingbrooke Park RoadHuntingdonPE29 6NTUnited KingdomEmployer's website