Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator
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Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator
The Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator will work within the multidisciplinary maternity and neonatal team to promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, learning and clinical excellence.
The post holder will coordinate and support the delivery of clinical governance, risk management, patient safety investigations, mortality review processes, quality assurance activities and national maternity safety programmes. The role will support compliance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle and other national quality and safety standards.
The post holder will lead the timely review, investigation and learning from incidents, complaints, claims, mortality reviews, audits and external investigations, ensuring identified improvements are implemented and monitored. The role will contribute to assurance processes, governance reporting, regulatory compliance and service improvement activities across maternity services.
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Working collaboratively with clinical teams, service users, governance colleagues and external partners, the post holder will provide expert support and leadership in relation to patient safety, risk management and quality improvement.
The post holder will maintain clinical creditability through regular clinical practice and participation in operational support requirements including the maternity bleep holder and on-call rotas
This job description outlines the core requirements expected of a Band 7 practitioner working in an autonomous enhanced practice role. The list below is not exhaustive, and specific requirements related to any specialist area of practice will be outlined with the prospective post holder, in line with professional or service specific training requirements and their professional scope of practice.
Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually.
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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.
We genuinely believe that by supporting our staff to feel happy and offering support within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for the women and birthing people who access our services.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Georgina Carter
Job title: Maternity Clinical Governance and Risk Manager
Email address: georgina.carter@ouh.nhs.uk
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