Quality Improvement Assurance Midwife
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston-on-Sea, NR31 6LAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Are you passionate about improving the safety, quality and experience of maternity care? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Midwife to join o...
The Quality Improvement Assurance Midwife will play a key role in improving the safety, quality and experience of maternity care. Working as part of the Maternity Quality & Safety Team, the post holder will lead and support quality improvement projects, clinical audit programmes, service evaluations and patient safety initiatives across maternity services.
The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to identify areas for improvement, analyse data and learning from incidents, complaints, audits and national reports, and support the implementation of sustainable changes that improve outcomes for women, babies and families.
The role includes developing and monitoring action plans, producing reports and presentations, facilitating quality improvement activities, supporting compliance with national maternity safety standards and contributing to service development projects. The post holder will also provide advice and support to clinical teams on quality improvement methodologies, governance requirements and patient safety priorities.
The Quality Improvement Assurance Midwife will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective maternity services through leadership of quality improvement, audit, assurance and patient safety activities.
- Leading and supporting quality improvement projects aligned to national and local maternity priorities.
- Coordinating clinical audits, service evaluations and quality assurance activities.
- Supporting the implementation and monitoring of action plans arising from incidents, complaints, reviews, inspections and national recommendations.
- Collecting, analysing and presenting data to identify trends, measure improvement and support decision-making.
- Supporting compliance with NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme standards, national maternity safety programmes and Trust governance requirements.
- Producing reports, presentations and assurance documentation for maternity governance meetings and senior leadership groups.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to embed learning, improve practice and deliver sustainable service improvements.
- Providing advice and guidance to clinical teams on quality improvement methodologies, governance processes and patient safety initiatives.
- Supporting the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and the development of a positive learning and safety culture.
- Facilitating engagement with staff and stakeholders to drive innovation and continuous improvement across maternity services.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously while maintaining close working relationships with the Head of Midwifery, Maternity Quality & Safety Matron, multidisciplinary colleagues and external partners to support the ongoing development of maternity services and improve outcomes for women, babies and families.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
The Quality Improvement Assurance Midwife will join a supportive and forward-thinking Maternity Quality & Safety Team committed to delivering safe, personalised and evidence-based care for women, babies and families.
Our team works collaboratively across maternity and neonatal services to drive continuous improvement through quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programmes, governance processes, audit, service evaluation and learning from incidents and feedback. We are passionate about creating a culture of openness, learning and innovation, where staff are encouraged and empowered to contribute ideas and influence positive change.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with clinical teams, senior leaders and multidisciplinary colleagues, shaping service development and improving outcomes across maternity services. We are committed to supporting professional development and helping staff build leadership, quality improvement and patient safety expertise within a welcoming and inclusive team environment.
Join us and play a key role in helping to deliver the highest standards of maternity care for the local population.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Degree level qualification in Midwifery or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification, or willingness to undertake
- Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Quality Improvement, Project Management or Patient Safety qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience within maternity services including experience at Band 6/7 level
- Knowledge of clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management principles
- Experience of implementing change resulting from quality, safety or governance findings
- Experience of audit, service evaluation or quality improvement work
- Knowledge of national maternity drivers, safety programmes and regulatory requirements
Desirable: - Understanding of maternity governance structures and assurance processes
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to analyse information and produce reports, action plans and chronologies
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to lead and support quality improvement projects and service developments
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and data management systems
Desirable: - Training and experience in quality improvement methodologies, audit, investigations or report writing
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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