Band 7 Audit Midwife

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 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

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

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.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registration on Part 2 NMC Register (RM)

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of presenting to others; - Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team; - Evidence of effective team working

Technical Skills

Knowledge

Personal attributes