Women's and Children's Risk Manager

• Lead the Women's and Children's governance, risk and patient safety programme.
• Provide expert leadership on incident management, investigations, Duty of Candour and organisational learning.
• Develop and deliver quality improvement initiatives in line with national and local priorities.
• Lead and manage the Maternity Risk Team.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to embed a positive safety culture and deliver high-quality care.
• Represent UHCW at local, regional and national risk and governance networks.

Essential

• First degree or equivalent in midwifery
• Registered Midwife
• Teaching qualification or experience
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with Safeguarding in Maternity Services
• Masters Degree or working towards
• Evidence of relevant education in Risk Management

Essential

• Experience working within all settings.
• Understanding of NHS structure and processes including commissioning, regulation and evolving governmental approaches
• Understanding of processes of standard setting, assessment and assurance within the NHS
• Financial responsibility / budget holder experience.
• Acute statistical knowledge
• Understanding of use of comparative information to stimulate clinical quality improvement.
• Understanding of the respective roles of CQC, Monitor, MHRA, NPSA, NICE and other governmental and non-governmental healthcare organisations
• Significant experience as a midwife
• Experience of Clinical Audit
• Experience of RCA investigation
• Understanding of statutory regulation of midwifery practice
• Knowledge of National Policies and Guidance
• Experience in co-ordination, chairing and administration of meetings

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through experience, written andtheory and degree
• Knowledge of using multiple healthcare databases, healthcare systems and procedures
• Knowledge of all aspects of clinical governance
• Knowledge of modern thinking on patient safety

Essential

• Expert knowledge of healthcare risk /governance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skillsAbility to format and write a report with data presentation/analysis to inform and influence the Quality Governance agenda.
• To lead meetings and discussions with teams across local health community
• Ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive information with clinical staff (including through use of presentations)
• Ability to deal with disagreement and conflict on a regular basis
• Organised and systematic in approach to work and prioritisation, working without direct supervision, this will include the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Project management
• Ability to present information concisely and in clear English
• Ability to make reasoned decisions rapidly. Able to use own initiative to make decisions
• Ability to understand, manage and communicate data
• Demonstrable political judgement and an astute approach to handling diverse interests and complex relationships - clear about referring upwards where necessary
• Demonstrable credibility in working with and influencing senior staff
• Ability to devise and implement a rigorous and analytical approach to information collection and presentation
• Ability to devise project plans and work programs, working independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and freedom of information Act, and Caldicott Principles
• IT skills in common software packages including Word, and Excel.

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience