Band 7 Audit Midwife

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

The post holder will provide expert midwifery care to women and their families, acting as an experienced practitioner within the maternity service. They will manage a personal caseload of women in the community setting, delivering the full range of midwifery care and acting as the lead professional for women with low-risk pregnancies.

The role includes supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman-centred care, ensuring practice standards are maintained and care is provided effectively within available resources. The post holder will work collaboratively with Maternity Team Leaders and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve agreed service objectives, statutory requirements, and positive outcomes for women and their families.

Following successful completion of the Band 6 Midwife Development Programme, or with relevant experience, the post holder will undertake shift leadership responsibilities, deputise for the Maternity Team Leader when required, and support the effective management of the clinical area. They will ensure compliance with Trust and Maternity policies, procedures, and professional standards, while contributing to the achievement of CNST maternity standards and the continuous development of the service.

Interview date: 23rd November 2026

Please note that no other interview dates will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The coordination of on-going and new maternity audits.

Working closely with the matrons, Consultant Midwife and Maternity Risk Team, identifying theneed for new audits in response to service improvement requirements.

Attendance at and presenting at Department Quality and Risk meetings (DQR).

Making the care of women and their families his/her first concern, treating them as individualsand respecting their dignity.

Formulating management plans in collaboration with the woman, her partner and multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective care.

Monitoring and ensuring the maintenance of standards of care.

Being accountable for own professional practice through the maintenance of up to date clinical knowledge. Support, teach and advise junior colleagues and other staff members. Participate in the clinical effectiveness and research processes of the Directorate.

Promoting the professional image of midwifery within and outside the Trust by adhering to the Trust uniform policy, NMC Code and Standards for Midwives.

Base own midwifery practice based on current robust best evidence

To support the senior team by co-ordinating Audits within the department.

To work with obstetric colleagues to submit the UKOSS monthly submission

Working for our organisation

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description for a detailed version of the job description and also main responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 2 NMC Register (RM)

Experience

• Has completed a preceptorship period and has skills in cannulation, suturing and ward management.
• Experience of providing training and education
• Experience of managing resources
• Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
• Experience of Audits and an understanding of the Audit Cycle
• Experience of presenting to others
• Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
• Evidence of effective team working

Technical Skills

• Experience of Audits and an understanding of the Audit Cycle
• Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image
• Delegation abilities and excellent time management skills
• Act as a change agent
• Ability to manage resources
• Problem solving approach and skills
• Decision making skills – clinical and non-clinical
• Flexibility/adaptability to be able to work across the Directorate as required to meet the needs of clients.
• Ability to use computer or willingness to learn
• Ability to undertake additional skills as required

Knowledge

• NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
• Implementation of evidence based practice
• Legal requirements relating to patients and staff
• Standard Setting and Clinical Governance
• Trust Policies and Procedures (or willingness to learn)

Personal attributes

• The ability to make the care of women and their families your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity.
• Ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect to others
• Ability to articulate, discuss and implement plans for development
• Appraisal of staff and self

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.