Patient Safety Lead Midwife
NHS Jobs · United Kingdom · GB
Posted 60+ days ago
Quality Improvement
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Not yet analysed
Demand70
Career growth70
Healthcare fit70
Remote potential20
5-year outlook
As a senior NHS leadership role, salary would align with NHS Agenda for Change Band 8a–8c, with potential progression to Head of Midwifery or Director of Nursing. Exact figures depend on trust and experience.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-07
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
For experienced midwives seeking a leadership path in patient safety and quality improvement, this is a strong move that leverages clinical expertise without direct patient care. However, the thin posting suggests clarifying scope before applying.
Who should apply
Experienced midwives with a track record in patient safety, clinical governance, audit, or quality improvement, and an interest in leadership roles.
CV angle
Emphasize clinical midwifery experience, any patient safety initiatives led, incident investigation involvement, audit and governance work, and leadership or management responsibilities.
Skills to highlight
- Patient safety
- Clinical governance
- Audit
- Leadership
- Risk management
- Quality improvement
- Midwifery
Role summary
A senior midwife leading patient safety initiatives within an NHS trust, overseeing incident reporting, learning, and improvement processes.
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