UHN Head of Women's Clinical Governance & Quality ImprovementinKetteringinKetteringPUBLISHED THU 20 FEB 2025
Candidates should possess significant experience in midwifery or nursing, with expertise in clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement, particularly within perinatal services. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels while fostering a culture of openness and compassionate care. A commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving patient experiences will be crucial in this pivotal role.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Head of Women's Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN). This is a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within our maternity and neonatal services.
As Head of Women's Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement, you will provide strategic leadership to drive excellence in governance, learning, and service development across our perinatal pathways. Working closely with ourDirector of Midwifery, Chief Nurse, senior clinical teams, and external partners, you will lead on embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring compliance with national safety standards, and implementing learning from external reviews such as MBRRACE and Ockenden.
This role involves leading & overseeing the perinatal governance framework, ensuring robust risk management, incident investigation, & learning processes. You will drive continuous improvement in maternity & neonatal services, ensuring high standards of safety, effectiveness, & patient experience. You will work collaboratively across our integrated care system, regional networks, & national bodies to share learning & best practice. As an expert in governance, you will provide leadership on regulatory compliance, audit, & quality assurance to ensure services meet & exceed national standards. A key part of your role will be engaging with families, service users,& staff to foster a culture of openness, learning, & compassionate care. You will also support & mentor governance teams to develop their capability in quality improvement & assurance.
We are looking for a highly experienced midwifery or nursing professional with a strong background in clinical governance, patient safety,& quality improvement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic & collaborative leader with experience in perinatal services & a track record of delivering system-wide improvements. You will be a strong communicator who can influence & engage stakeholders at all levels, including frontline teams, senior leaders, & external regulators. Most importantly, you will be passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care, ensuring that every family receives the best possible experience.
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