Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 218-NM-B7-8356843
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £66,582 - £77,368 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/11/2026
Employer heading
Women's and Children's Risk Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Job overview
Lead Quality. Drive Safety. Shape the Future.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional Women’s and Children’s Risk Manager to lead the quality, governance and patient safety agenda across maternity, gynaecology, neonates and paediatrics.
This is a high-profile leadership role for an experienced midwife who is passionate about improving outcomes for women, babies, children and families. Working alongside senior clinical and operational leaders, you will drive quality improvement, embed a positive safety culture and ensure services meet the highest national standards.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Quality
- To provide clinical leadership, giving highly complex advice and support to staff as required and acting as patients’ advocate at all times.
- The post holder will assist the team in achieving and maintaining high CQC standards and achieving MBRRACE recommendations, and the NPSA and or any other relevant agencies.
- Support the Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigation (MNSI) reporting process
- To monitor and evaluate clinical standards within the department ensuring that clinical practices are evidence based and benchmarked against best practice locally, regionally and nationally.
- To work with staff to resolve problems for patients and their relatives and facilitate prompt remedial action where this is required ensuring staff develop the required skills to manage complaints.
Management
- To investigate and take corrective actions, referring to PMAs as appropriate, untoward incidents, accidents and complaints, in accordance with trust policies and procedures and in collaboration with the Quality Patient Safety Team, and where applicable the client.
- To ensure a debrief session and appropriate support is arranged for staff following and a Patient Safety incident.
- To lead and / or support duty of candour meetings.
- To ensure that risk management and governance processes are embedded in the department culture. Deliver training across the group raising awareness of governance.
- To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the maternity unit to whom patients, their families and all levels of staff can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
- To line manage the maternity risk team.
- To attend local and national network and policy group meetings (including Serious Incident Review Group) and represent UHCW as appropriate.
Research and Service Development
- To participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the maternity units strategic plan.
- To understand all national initiatives and lead in the implementation of national maternity risk and governance projects in order to influence patient care and service delivery.
- To be aware of and support local research projects as applicabl
- To support the integration of evidence informed practice among midwives across the Trust.
- To work with Obstetric colleagues taking the midwifery lead, in reviewing national guidance as it relates to midwifery care and establish programmes for auditing, implementing and evaluating change.
Corporate Governance / Risk Management
- To develop, implement and monitor systems to manage risk in the clinical area which will include the collection and analysis of statistical data.
- To ensure all Datix incident report forms are appropriately initiated and that the investigation into each incident Is completed in accordance with the Trust standards.
- To develop, implement and monitor systems to manage risk in the clinical area which will include the collection and analysis of statistical data.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • 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
Desirable criteria
- • Leadership course (accredited or nationally recognised) • Experience of Management of change
Experience
Essential criteria
- • 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
Desirable criteria
- • Currently holds a similar role or previous experience in practice development/education/ project planning.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • 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
Skills
Essential criteria
- • 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.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mara Tonks
- Job title
- Director of Midwifery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 96 7394
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