We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity to join NHS Resolutions Early Notification (EN) team, working within the Safety and Learning Directorate, as a EN Regional Lead on a permanent basis. The post is available from August 2026, and the post holder will cover the Midlands and East of England Regions.
Since its launch in April 2017, the EN Scheme has played a vital role in maternity care. All maternity services are required to notify NHS Resolution of incidents where there is potential for a severe brain injury. The schemes aims are to:
* Investigate potential eligibility for compensation, taking proactive steps to reduce legal costs and improve the experience for families and staff.
* Share learning quickly with individual trusts and across the wider system to support safety improvements and prevent recurrence.
* Build on our Saying Sorry and Being Fair work, ensuring that openness, candour and learning are never barriers to obtaining compensation.
* Improve the process of obtaining compensation for families, meeting needs in real time wherever possible and reducing the risk of claims escalating unnecessarily.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to contribute your clinical expertise at a national level, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and leaders in maternity/perinatal care. The role includes providing leadership and line management to rotating EN clinical fellows (Neonatal, Obstetric, Midwifery)/EN clinical coordinator.
Reviewing case files to provide clinical opinion, giving feedback to support system‑wide learning from claims, working to set objectives which will contribute to the day to day running of the EN scheme, and organisational objectives/business plan. You will also represent NHS Resolution at external meetings with partner organisations, and attend local, regional, and national events.
Job responsibilities
* Be responsible for the clinical workload within a region in England, and work closely with S&L leads/associates to deliver programmes of work
* Demonstrate sound leadership skills and line manage members of the team for example EN clinical fellows/EN clinical coordinator
* You’ll be responsible for working towards team and organisational objectives to support the running of the EN scheme and delivery of the NHS Resolution Business plan
* You will be a subject matter expert on maternity/perinatal care and lead on sharing learning from claims
* You will develop good working relationships with Trusts and key partners in the maternity/perinatal space
What you'll bring
Engage effectively with staff and managers at all levels to ensure the active participation of key contributors and stakeholders. This will require strong influencing and personal communication skills.
Expert clinical acumen and knowledge to bring clinical credibility to the role.
Initiative and problem solving skills able to navigate the dynamic work of the team and the external maternity environment.
Passion for the work of the EN team, and an empathetic approach when communicating with families and stakeholders, and a commitment to supporting the development of the EN scheme.
Analytical skills to support the sharing of learning from claims to support improvements in clinical practice.
Strong compassionate leadership skills.
What we offer in return
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career growth and development.
* Collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Work in a progressive environment towards data‑driven strategies.
* A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
* Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.
Employee perks
* 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
* Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
* Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Season ticket loan scheme.
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.
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