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Job summary The post holder will work closely with the Head of Midwifery in leading the clinical governance agenda within the Maternity Directorate. They are responsible for the co-ordination of clinical governance procedures and frameworks with the Maternity Directorate. Main duties of the job The post holder will manage the clinical governance team in the further development of robust systems and processes throughout the Directorate in relation to clinical governance and quality, which underpins safe clinical practice. The role encompasses risk management, clinical audit and clinical effectiveness programmes. The post holder will provide leadership, guidance and expertise within the wider multi-professional team for Maternity Directorate for clinical governance and risk management. This will include putting in place strategies and framework that ensure the Maternity service meets the Trust and Nationally required standards. About us Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually. We have 4 stand-alone Midwifery-Led Birth units within the county. These are based at Banbury, Chipping Norton, Wantage and Wallingford and we also offer home births to all areas. There is also an integrated Midwifery-Led birth unit, where around 10% of women and birthing people choose to go in labour. As a tertiary hospital, the John Radcliffe is composed of a Delivery Suite with 3 Maternity Theatres and a specific Maternity Recovery Ward. We work closely with specialist services such as the Fetal and Maternal Medicine Unit, Breech Team, and Maternity Bereavement Teams. Midwives employed within the service have the opportunity to rotate to all our units/departments providing care to both low and high risk women. For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeing and development. This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networks and a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically. We champion diversity and strive to ensure every member of our team feels included, valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard. Details Date posted 23 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year 2% Manager on call uplift Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 321-SWO-7333214-B8a-PUB Job locations John Radcliffe Hospital, Women's Centre Headley Way, Headington Oxford OX3 9DUJob description Job responsibilities The overall focus of the post is the continuing development of a seamless clinical governance and risk management strategy which fosters multidisciplinary working across the directorate. To act as a specialist in the field of risk within the maternity and ensure the national recommendations from MBRRACE-UK Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquires across the UK (MBRRACE), National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and NHS England guidance. To oversee the completion of the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool. The post holder will support staff within the directorate to deliver high quality services to women and their families. Job description Job responsibilities The overall focus of the post is the continuing development of a seamless clinical governance and risk management strategy which fosters multidisciplinary working across the directorate. To act as a specialist in the field of risk within the maternity and ensure the national recommendations from MBRRACE-UK Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquires across the UK (MBRRACE), National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and NHS England guidance. To oversee the completion of the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool. The post holder will support staff within the directorate to deliver high quality services to women and their families. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered Midwife Education to a masters level or equivalent PSIRF Learning Response Training or equivalent DesirableManagement / Leadership qualification Quality Improvement (QI) and /or Project management qualification Experience, skills and ability EssentialManagement experience in a senior role Up to date knowledge of Clinical Governance framework. Experience with writing Trust Board level reports Ability to lead and manage a multi- professional team DesirableVaried experience in senior managerial roles Experience of ward or department budget management and financial issues Personal attributes EssentialAwareness of the political climate and new developments in maternity service Awareness of the political climate and new developments in maternity service DesirableEvidence of experience in people management Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered Midwife Education to a masters level or equivalent PSIRF Learning Response Training or equivalent DesirableManagement / Leadership qualification Quality Improvement (QI) and /or Project management qualification Experience, skills and ability EssentialManagement experience in a senior role Up to date knowledge of Clinical Governance framework. Experience with writing Trust Board level reports Ability to lead and manage a multi- professional team DesirableVaried experience in senior managerial roles Experience of ward or department budget management and financial issues Personal attributes EssentialAwareness of the political climate and new developments in maternity service Awareness of the political climate and new developments in maternity service DesirableEvidence of experience in people management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address John Radcliffe Hospital, Women's Centre Headley Way, Headington Oxford OX3 9DUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address John Radcliffe Hospital, Women's Centre Headley Way, Headington Oxford OX3 9DUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr