Job overview
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We are currently looking for a Patient Safety Midwife to join our team based at Worthing site of UH Sussex.
The role will be a job-share with our current post holder.
The Patient Safety Midwife will work collaboratively with other patient safety and risk management leads within the Women and Children’s Division and Trust wide to promote a culture of safety and learning from experience and to promote best practice. They are expected to lead on monitoring, investigation and reporting of maternity related safety and risk and to proactively develop mechanisms for developing safer services. They will also provide support to the midwifery matrons for complaints and claims resolution as required.
Although based at Worthing, you may be required to cover periods of leave for the post holder at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
Create an environment in which effective learning from incidents can take place
Coordinate the investigation and response to clinical incidents, and serious incidents requiring investigation on behalf of the maternity services including facilitation of incident and panel reviews and feedback to staff and families
Ensure compliance with Duty of Candour requirements through monitoring and collaborative working with HOM ; Trust Patient Safety and Trust Governance
Support the senior midwifery managers and trust complaints and legal teams in co-ordination of complaints and claims requirements
Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning or development of the service to promote patient safety and risk
Develop robust working relationships with wider patient safety teams within the Trust and in outside organisations, such as
Cascade information as appropriate to members of the wider team through internet, team briefings, newsletters and management
Work closely with the Clinical Leads for Women’s Health and Senior Midwifery Managers to ensure information sharing regarding implementation of organisational objectives for patient
Continuous responsibility for establishing systems and standards of communication for routine, complex and potentially stressful
Attend meetings as required and act as a representative of the governance team.
Inclusion in the manager on call rota.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Coordinate the investigation and response to clinical incidents, and serious incidents requiring investigation on behalf of the maternity services including facilitation of incident and panel reviews and feedback to staff and families
*Please see attached job description for detailed description and main responsibilities.*
Person specification
Experience / Qualifictions
Essential criteria
1. Experienced midwife
2. Good oral, written communication and IT skills
3. Working knowledge of patient safety and governance
4. People management skills, including leadership, decision making, negotiating, influencing skills
5. Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
6. Evidence of continuous professional development
7. Educated to Degree Level or equivalent. Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. Leadership / management course or equivalent/leadership experience
9. Understanding and interest in patient safety
10. Ability to manage resources effectively
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
12. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications