Job summary

One Health is looking for a Consultant Urologist to support and grow the One Health Group's Urology Service across South Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will have experience working within a similar role in either an NHS or independent healthcare setting. You will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Currently hold a substantive NHS Consultant post OR have been in a long-term locum Consultant post (more than 12 months).
• If not currently in an NHS post, have previously held a substantive NHS Consultant position for a minimum of three years.
• Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Be included on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology.
• Have no current GMC restrictions, warnings or fitness to practise concerns.
• Hold FRCS (Urol) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve assessing and treating NHS patients referred to One Health via the NHS e-Referral Service. Outpatient appointments will be delivered across a network of outreach clinic sites throughout South Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will provide specialist urological assessment and management, including undertaking appropriate diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures within independent sector hospitals utilised by One Health. The Consultant must therefore be prepared to travel between clinic and hospital locations as required.

About us

One Health was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Our services are available to NHS and private patients, with clinics located at over 40 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

We have a dedicated Patient Liaison Team offering high-quality administrative support, coupled with advanced technology that allows us to provide a modern, paperless and secure service. One Health brings healthcare closer to where people live by offering outpatient facilities across a wide geographical area.

We are committed to clinical excellence and our mission is to provide innovative, high-quality medical and clinical services for NHS patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly return to healthy and active lives.

• Flexible working options
• Use of the latest technology
• Dedicated administrative support team
• Robust Clinical Governance framework
• NHS Resolution indemnity cover for NHS work undertaken for the Group
• Voice Recognition technology
• Access to a well-established referral network
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and growth

Job summary

Director of Quality Governance

Band 9

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Foundation Trust (TGIFT)

Trust Wide

Shape the future of quality, safety and governance

Stockport NHS Foundation and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Foundation Trusts are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Director of Quality Governance.

This is a high-profile strategic role offering the opportunity to influence quality, patient safety and governance across two progressive and ambitious NHS organisations. Reporting directly to the Chief Nurse, you will provide expert leadership and assurance on all aspects of quality governance, patient safety, risk management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

As Director of Quality Governance, you will lead the Trust's Quality Governance Directorate, overseeing patient safety, risk management, complaints and PALS, patient experience, claims and inquests, health and safety, policy governance and regulatory compliance functions. You will work closely with Executive Directors, Divisional Leadership Teams, Board members and external partners to ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of care, safety and quality.

Main duties of the job

About the role

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Quality Governance Strategy.
• Provide expert advice and assurance to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Champion a culture of patient safety, openness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation and oversight of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
• Oversee organisational risk management.
• Act as the senior lead for regulatory compliance, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) preparedness and inspections.
• Ensure learning from incidents, complaints, claims and external reviews translates into meaningful service improvement.
• Lead significant quality improvement, governance and transformation programmes across the Trust.

About you

We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader with:

• Significant senior leadership experience in NHS quality governance, patient safety and assurance.
• A proven track record of working with Trust Boards and Board Committees.
• Experience leading CQC improvement programmes and working with regulators and commissioners.
• Expertise in governance, risk management, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• The credibility and confidence to operate effectively at executive and board level.
• A master's degree or equivalent experience, supported by ongoing professional development.

About us

Why join us?

At SFT and TGIFT , quality, compassion and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare services, improving patient outcomes and strengthening the quality and safety culture of an organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.

If you are an ambitious and experienced senior governance leader who is passionate about patient safety and quality improvement, we would love to hear from you.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

Job summary

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.

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

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually.

For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeingand development.This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networksand 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 andstrive to ensure every member of our team feelsincluded,valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.

Wegenuinelybelieve thatbysupporting our staff to feel happyand offeringsupport within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for thewomen and birthing peoplewho access our services.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal professional to join University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust as our Deputy Head of Clinical Legal Services.

Working within the Clinical Legal Services team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Clinical Legal Services across the full remit of the department which manages inquests, clinical negligence and non-clinical claims, and healthcare law advice. You will lead the day-to-day operation of the Trust's inquest function, manage non-clinical claims and support in a caseload of clinical negligence claims along with providing specialist legal advice to clinical teams across a wide range of healthcare law matters.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent legal knowledge, strong analytical skills and the ability to manage sensitive and complex cases. You will work closely with senior clinicians, NHS Resolution, external solicitors, Coroners, patients' families and Trust leadership teams to ensure effective case management, support organisational learning and help minimise legal and reputational risk.

The primary base is the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site with a requirement to work across all Trust sites and off site locations including the Coroner's Courts.

Interview date: 22nd October 2026

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Head of Clinical Legal Services, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Trust's inquest service, ensuring compliance with Coroner and Court deadlines.
• Manage a caseload of inquests, non-clinical claims and a number of clinical negligence claims from receipt through to resolution.
• Represent the Trust as an Interested Person at Coroner's Inquests, including making submissions on relevant matters of Coronial law.
• Provide specialist advice on healthcare law issues, including consent, capacity and best interests matters.
• Liaise with external solicitors, NHS Resolution, Coroners, claimants and internal stakeholders to progress cases effectively.
• Support staff in preparing witness statements and provide guidance and support before court appearances and legal proceedings.
• Identify and escalate patient safety concerns, reputational risks and governance issues arising from claims and inquests.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and training programmes relating to claims, inquests and healthcare law.
• Produce reports and present trends, outcomes and learning from cases to governance committees and senior Trust groups.
• Deputise for the Head of Clinical Legal Services, providing leadership, operational management and support to the wider team as required.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service recently moved into new offices at Tringham House based on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, but also has a small office at Poole Hospital. A staff shuttle service operates between the two sites.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Resourcing Manager to join us on a 1 year fixed term contract basis to lead the delivery of a high-quality, efficient end-to-end recruitment service. This is an opportunity to shape how we attract, select and onboard talented people while developing a capable team and continually improving the experience of candidates and recruiting managers.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with recruiting managers, senior leaders and colleagues across HR & OD, you will:

• Lead and oversee multiple recruitment campaigns from initial briefing and attraction through to selection, pre-employment checks, offer and onboarding.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, understanding their workforce needs, offering credible advice and constructively challenging where appropriate. Lead, motivate and develop Resourcing Advisors and Coordinators, setting clear expectations and managing workloads, quality and performance.
• Advise on effective routes to market, candidate attraction, advert writing and selection approaches. Use recruitment data, dashboards and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, demonstrate performance and improve the service.
• Ensure recruitment activity is fair, inclusive, compliant and delivered in line with relevant employment checks, policies and our PEER values.
• Support improvements to recruitment systems, processes, employer value proposition, and candidate experience.

About us

We are NHS Resolution, an arms length body operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. At our core, we specialise in claims management, dispute resolution, and knowledge sharing within the NHS. Our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and driven leader for the role of Head of Quality Governance & Risk at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The right person will have an ambitious approach to leading the quality governance agenda to drive the very best patient outcomes and experience. Supporting the Assistant Director of Quality Governance, this role will play an important part in continuing to drive forward and provide leadership to the Trust's Quality Governance agenda and Risk Management Strategy. They will provide visible professional leadership which inspires, motivates, and engages teams across the organisation.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate success in delivering Quality Improvement Methods and Strategies with a solid background in project management and transformation. They will act as a subject matter expert on quality improvement, risk management, patient safety standards and regulatory requirements. They will be a confident communicator who models civility and compassion and able to engage a wide range of stakeholders. The post holder should be resilient, self-motivated, politically astute, and able to negotiate challenging situations and interactions.

Applicants should note that to be successful at the initial stage of recruitment, the personal statement and job history need to demonstrate a solid understanding and evidence of implementation of a range of Quality Improvement methodologies and project / programme management experience.

Main duties of the job

Deputising for The Assistant Director of Quality Governance, The role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure robust systems and processes are in place for effective governance across The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Provide senior level leadership and direction to the Patient Safety, Clinical Governance, Health & Safety, Risk and Quality Improvement teams.

Lead the continual development and evolution of the Trust Local Risk Management System and associated strategies.

The postholder will work collaboratively to promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering high standards of care.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-107827-QS-DA-A

Job locations

Quality and Standards - E00025

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

Act as the formal deputy to the Associate Director of Quality Governance,including representation at senior meetings, committees, and external forums. Provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Director, ensuringcontinuity across quality governance functions. Contribute to Board-level and executive reports related to risk, patient safety,complaints, legal, health & safety and regulatory complianceGovernance and Assurance Support the production, publication and delivery of the Trusts QualityImprovement Strategy and Governance Framework, working closely withdivisional and corporate teams. Oversee the administration and review of the Trusts risk registers, ensuringalignment with the Board Assurance Framework and risk managementstrategy. Coordinate the production of external assurance submissions, CQC evidencepreparation, and regulatory reporting. Contribute to governance training and development across the Trust. Embed improvement methodologies into governance processes. Drive the learning culture by supporting knowledge transfer from internal and external reviews, inquiries and national guidance.JD & Person Specification Head of Quality Governance & Risk; March 2025

Risk Management

Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Risk ManagementStrategy aims and objectives. Promote the integration of risk management into operational and clinicalprocesses. Lead a culture that supports staff to identify, assess, and manage clinical andnon-clinical risks. Ensure robust escalation processes are in place.Patient Safety and Incident Response Oversee incident reporting systems and ensure investigations are undertakenin line with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework. Monitor trends, themes, and learning from patient safety incidents,complaints, claims, and inquests. Work collaboratively with the Patient Safety Team to ensure that learning from incidents is embedded across the Trust.

Duty of Candour

Champion the Duty of Candour, ensuring staff are trained and supported todeliver open and honest communication with patients and families following harm events.

Health and Safety and Legal Assurance

Work in collaboration with the Head of Health and Safety and Legal Services to provide assurance on compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and NHS Resolution processes. Provide input to claims management, coronial processes, and learning from inquests.

Leadership and Team Management

Provide leadership to teams responsible for patient safety, risk management, complaints & PALS, health and safety, claims and quality improvement & clinical audit Ensure staff have access to appropriate training, support, and development opportunities. Foster and role model a culture of collaboration, professionalism, andcontinuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

Promote patient and public involvement in governance and serviceimprovement initiatives. Foster close working relationships with divisional leadership teams to align divisional governance arrangements with governance arrangements ensuring accountability and oversight

Finance

Ensure value for money and best use of resources when planning andinitiating. Quality improvement activities in dispensing allocated budgets. Responsible for management of managed employees and directorate budget. monitoring the budget position within the department to ensure spending is reasonable, of the best value and accurately recorded. Seek out opportunities for value improvement / efficiencies within budgets.

Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities Act as the formal deputy to the Associate Director of Quality Governance,including representation at senior meetings, committees, and external forums. Provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Director, ensuringcontinuity across quality governance functions. Contribute to Board-level and executive reports related to risk, patient safety,complaints, legal, health & safety and regulatory complianceGovernance and Assurance Support the production, publication and delivery of the Trusts QualityImprovement Strategy and Governance Framework, working closely withdivisional and corporate teams. Oversee the administration and review of the Trusts risk registers, ensuringalignment with the Board Assurance Framework and risk managementstrategy. Coordinate the production of external assurance submissions, CQC evidencepreparation, and regulatory reporting. Contribute to governance training and development across the Trust. Embed improvement methodologies into governance processes. Drive the learning culture by supporting knowledge transfer from internal and external reviews, inquiries and national guidance.JD & Person Specification Head of Quality Governance & Risk; March 2025 Risk Management Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Risk ManagementStrategy aims and objectives. Promote the integration of risk management into operational and clinicalprocesses. Lead a culture that supports staff to identify, assess, and manage clinical andnon-clinical risks. Ensure robust escalation processes are in place.Patient Safety and Incident Response Oversee incident reporting systems and ensure investigations are undertakenin line with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework. Monitor trends, themes, and learning from patient safety incidents,complaints, claims, and inquests. Work collaboratively with the Patient Safety Team to ensure that learning from incidents is embedded across the Trust. Duty of Candour Champion the Duty of Candour, ensuring staff are trained and supported todeliver open and honest communication with patients and families following harm events. Health and Safety and Legal Assurance Work in collaboration with the Head of Health and Safety and Legal Services to provide assurance on compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and NHS Resolution processes. Provide input to claims management, coronial processes, and learning from inquests. Leadership and Team Management Provide leadership to teams responsible for patient safety, risk management, complaints & PALS, health and safety, claims and quality improvement & clinical audit Ensure staff have access to appropriate training, support, and development opportunities. Foster and role model a culture of collaboration, professionalism, andcontinuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement Promote patient and public involvement in governance and serviceimprovement initiatives. Foster close working relationships with divisional leadership teams to align divisional governance arrangements with governance arrangements ensuring accountability and oversight Finance Ensure value for money and best use of resources when planning andinitiating. Quality improvement activities in dispensing allocated budgets. Responsible for management of managed employees and directorate budget. monitoring the budget position within the department to ensure spending is reasonable, of the best value and accurately recorded. Seek out opportunities for value improvement / efficiencies within budgets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level (in a relevant discipline) or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level
• Quality improvement qualification or equivalent previous experience

Desirable

• Post-graduate governance qualification or previous experience
• Post-graduate management, leadership qualification or previous experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient safety-related role with an understanding of the principles that underpin approaches to improving patient safety in health systems
• Experience and knowledge of the components of clinical governance, incident response, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
• Experience of working in a strategic leadership role supporting Board Executives (includes voluntary experience)
• Experience of implementing national guidelines and policies with the ability to interpret national advice, guidance and requirements and advise their organisation on how these should be implemented
• Experience of developing & delivering training programmes
• Experience of working collaboratively with patients/service/stakeholders to improve quality of service by co-design
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Experience in providing advice on complex professional and other people issues

Desirable

• Experience of managing and prioritising a budget with solid working knowledge of financial processes and budget setting
• Experience in project/change management in a healthcare environment and driving improvement for the safety of patients which can include techniques and tools such as Agile, Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects

Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret complex information (including patient safety incident data, administrative data, mortality data) that may conflict and where expert opinion may differ
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff
• Ability to provide senior leadership and work with senior leaders
• Ability to develop and communicate a vision, and convert that into plans, objectives and deliverables working to tight and often changing deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships and deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
• Ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise
• Ability to use established networks and create new ones to share good practice and facilitate engagement with regional colleagues and the national patient safety team
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others
• Able to negotiate and influence at an organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
• High quality presentation skills and ability to provide and effectively communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
• High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources draw appropriate conclusions and present in a clear concise manner

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of systems thinking, human factors understanding and just culture principle
• Knowledge and understanding of the Equalities Act 2010, including the importance of collecting and analysing data on key protected characteristics
• Knowledge and understanding of the factors that contribute to healthcare inequalities and access to services
• Knowledge and experience of developments in quality improvement science
• Knowledge of the NHS patient safety strategy and how it can be implemented
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the legal duties expected

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Enables change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
• Kind and compassionate
• Courage to speak truthfully and challenge appropriately
• Demonstrably involves patients and the public in their work
• Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level (in a relevant discipline) or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level Quality improvement qualification or equivalent previous experience Desirable Post-graduate governance qualification or previous experience Post-graduate management, leadership qualification or previous experience Experience Essential Experience of working in a patient safety-related role with an understanding of the principles that underpin approaches to improving patient safety in health systems Experience and knowledge of the components of clinical governance, incident response, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care Experience of working in a strategic leadership role supporting Board Executives (includes voluntary experience) Experience of implementing national guidelines and policies with the ability to interpret national advice, guidance and requirements and advise their organisation on how these should be implemented Experience of developing & delivering training programmes Experience of working collaboratively with patients/service/stakeholders to improve quality of service by co-design Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Experience in providing advice on complex professional and other people issues Desirable Experience of managing and prioritising a budget with solid working knowledge of financial processes and budget setting Experience in project/change management in a healthcare environment and driving improvement for the safety of patients which can include techniques and tools such as Agile, Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects Skills Essential Ability to interpret complex information (including patient safety incident data, administrative data, mortality data) that may conflict and where expert opinion may differ Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff Ability to provide senior leadership and work with senior leaders Ability to develop and communicate a vision, and convert that into plans, objectives and deliverables working to tight and often changing deadlines Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships and deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues Ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise Ability to use established networks and create new ones to share good practice and facilitate engagement with regional colleagues and the national patient safety team Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others Able to negotiate and influence at an organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate High quality presentation skills and ability to provide and effectively communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources draw appropriate conclusions and present in a clear concise manner Knowledge Essential Knowledge of systems thinking, human factors understanding and just culture principle Knowledge and understanding of the Equalities Act 2010, including the importance of collecting and analysing data on key protected characteristics Knowledge and understanding of the factors that contribute to healthcare inequalities and access to services Knowledge and experience of developments in quality improvement science Knowledge of the NHS patient safety strategy and how it can be implemented Knowledge of safeguarding and the legal duties expected Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Enables change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop Kind and compassionate Courage to speak truthfully and challenge appropriately Demonstrably involves patients and the public in their work Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.

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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 the UK 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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Quality and Standards - E00025

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Quality and Standards - E00025

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Senior Inquests Officer will work within the Legal Services Department at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT), overseeing the day-to-day management and monitoring of Inquests at the Trust. Reporting to the Inquests Managers, this role will be undertaken in collaboration with the Associate Director (AD) of Legal Services, Senior Inquest Advocate, Inquest Managers, and Inquests Officer.

You will support managing allocated Coronial matters by liaising with Coroner's Officers, Interested Persons, solicitors (if appointed), and Trust clinicians. Responsibilities include obtaining and ensuring the accuracy of witness statements and relevant documents (including medical records), complying with disclosure requirements, and preparing these for the coroner or other Interested Persons as needed.

A key part of the role involves undertaking advocacy on behalf of the Trust at Pre-Inquest Review hearings in Coroners' Court. These hearings often involve complex clinical and procedural issues, sensitive family concerns, and legal scrutiny. The post-holder will be responsible for presenting the Trust's position clearly, responding to queries from the Coroner and Interested Persons, and providing on-the-spot advice and reassurance to Trust staff in attendance, ensuring they feel supported in what can be highly stressful situations.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Inquests Officer will maintain close communication with Coroner's Officers and assess the need for legal representation, applying to NHS Resolution for funding when required.

You will act as a primary point of contact and support for all staff called to give evidence, ensuring that pre-Inquest meetings are arranged and conducted effectively.

Deputise for the Inquest Managers when required.Upon conclusion of Coronial matters, the Senior Inquests Officer will update relevant clinicians and departments, identify lessons learned, and contribute to the monthly Legal Services reports to disseminate findings Trust-wide.Additional duties include supporting staff attending court and Inquest hearings, assisting the Inquest Managers with legal research, and contributing to the drafting and revision of relevant policies and procedures.Further responsibilities include drafting legal documentation, undertaking legal research on relevant legislation and case law, assisting case managers by managing delegated tasks to ensure efficient handling of Inquest files, and preparing and delivering training to Trust staff on Inquest procedures and witness preparation.

Manage a caseload of Inquests, each requiring detailed preparation, forward planning, and careful coordination. Many cases will be complicated and involve multiple interdependent components, strict statutory deadlines, and the need to balance competing demands.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-5987-B

Job locations

Southend

Britannia House Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Inquests Officer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting Senior Inquests Officer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Law or relevant legal qualification
• Strong evidence of continuing personal and professional development in relation to the law

Desirable

• Completion of Legal Practice Course or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the civil court process, the law relating to Coroners' Inquests, the legal framework governing the disclosure of personal information
• Knowledge of how risk management and learning can be applied to the handling of Inquests
• Current and demonstrable evidence of supporting NHS staff called to give evidence at a Coroner's Inquest
• Current and demonstrable evidence of taking witness statements and providing support to witnesses
• Ability to represent the legal department at court

Desirable

• Advocacy experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Law or relevant legal qualification Strong evidence of continuing personal and professional development in relation to the law Desirable Completion of Legal Practice Course or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Understanding of the civil court process, the law relating to Coroners' Inquests, the legal framework governing the disclosure of personal information Knowledge of how risk management and learning can be applied to the handling of Inquests Current and demonstrable evidence of supporting NHS staff called to give evidence at a Coroner's Inquest Current and demonstrable evidence of taking witness statements and providing support to witnesses Ability to represent the legal department at court Desirable Advocacy experience

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 the UK 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).

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 the UK 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Britannia House Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Britannia House Comet Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Shore Medical are looking for an experienced and compassionate Complaints Officer to join our supportive team for a 9-month fixed-term period. You'll play a key role in managing complaints across our six GP practices, ensuring patients and their families feel listened to and supported, while helping us learn from feedback and continuously improve our services.

This is an important role working closely with patients, clinicians, managers and senior leaders. You'll coordinate investigations, prepare responses, identify themes and risks, and help turn patient feedback into meaningful improvements across Shore Medical.

If you are organised, empathetic, an excellent communicator and enjoy working collaboratively to make a positive difference to patient experience, we would love to hear from you.

This a part time, fixed term role working 30 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.

Start date: October 2026

End date: June 2027

Location: Primarily based at Heatherview Medical Centre, with flexibility to work across all Shore Medical sites.

Main duties of the job

As Complaints Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring complaints and concerns are handled fairly, sensitively and within required timescales across Shore Medical.

You will coordinate investigations, liaise with patients and their representatives, and work closely with clinicians, managers and senior colleagues to understand concerns and provide clear, compassionate responses. You will also help identify themes, risks and learning from complaints, supporting improvements to patient experience and service delivery.

The role involves managing sensitive information, maintaining accurate records, monitoring progress and escalating significant concerns appropriately. You will provide advice and support to colleagues on complaint handling and contribute to reporting, governance and quality improvement activity.

This is a varied role suited to someone who is organised, empathetic, confident communicating with people in difficult circumstances and committed to making a positive difference to patient experience.

About us

Shore Medical is a GP Super Partnership with 6 practices across Poole and Bournemouth. We aspire to offer exceptional care to our 58,500 patients and are innovative in our approach to developing new teams and pathways to ever improve how general practice is delivered. We have a friendly and supportive team of more than 200 staff, with over 40 GPs, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Nurses, Mental Health specialists and our range of administrative staff. We have a great social side to our team with Summer and Christmas parties, running and paddle boarding groups as well as many other events throughout the year.

The Practices in the Partnership are:

• Lilliput Surgery
• Poole Road Medical Centre
• Wessex Road Surgery
• Heatherview Medical Centre
• Fernside Surgery
• Parkstone Tower Practice

Job summary

We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity to join NHS Resolutions Early Notification (EN) team working across the Safety and Learning Directorate as a National Obstetric Clinical Fellow.

This post is a fixed-term or secondment basis for one year. 1 post will be available to start from April 2027.

Main duties of the job

• Investigate potential eligibility for compensation and take proactive action to reduce legal costs and improve the experience for the family and affected staff;
• Share learning rapidly with the individual trust and the wider system in order to support safety improvement and prevent the same things happening again;
• Build on our Saying Sorry and Being Fair work to ensure the process to obtain compensation is not a barrier to openness, candour and learning;
• Preserve evidence to ensure we are able to respond to cases that a family may choose to bring at a later date; and
• Improve the process for obtaining compensation for families, meeting needs in real time where possible and trying to reduce the risk of claims increasing in value due to inflation or unmet needs (such as psychological support) translating into larger losses

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your clinical expertise at a national level, influencing maternity and neonatal safety improvement across England through learning from incidents, claims and patient safety investigations. The role includes reviewing case files to provide a clinical opinion on care and providing feedback to support learning from claims to prevent future harm.

Additional responsibilities include the opportunity to lead on an individual project within the organisation for publication, represent NHS Resolution at external meetings with partner organisations; and attend local, regional and national meetings or events.

About us

NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arms length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development. NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care.

Job summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Claims Auditor on a permanent basis who will primarily be auditing internal and external complex clinical and non-clinical claims files external suppliers. This key role within our Claims Function provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to help the Audit Team shape future developments and promote quality improvement within the Claims function at NHS Resolution.

Main duties of the job

You will be reviewing and evaluating systems, processes, and initiatives and the operational function of the Team. As well as working with the Audit Team Manager to both inform the audit process and monitor the delivery of actions arising from audit recommendations.

You will also be expected to provide support in the setting of strategy and the implementation of new policies affecting all claims schemes, assist and provide support in the monitoring of delivery against NHS Resolutions Business Plan and on the formulation of implementation plans for the introduction of service changes in conjunction with the Audit Team Manager.

The day-to-day focus of the role will be the audit of internal claims files across all schemes administered by NHS Resolution, including complex clinical and non-clinical claims (appropriate training and mentoring will be provided to the successful candidate if e.g. they only have knowledge of either non-clinical or clinical claims).

You will assess file handling against legal requirements, internal policies, best practice standards and agreed claims management expectations, identifying areas of good practice as well as opportunities for improvement.

About us

We are NHS Resolution, an arms length body operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. At our core, we specialise in claims management, dispute resolution, and knowledge sharing within the NHS.

Our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care.

Our Claims directorate is responsible for managing a total of ten indemnity schemes covering clinical and non-clinical legal liabilities of NHS organisations in England and independent sector providers of care to NHS patients.

The NHS Resolution Claims Management function has embarked on a transformation and expansion programme with a vision to deliver a single, integrated claims function, with a supportive organisational structure that avoids duplication of effort and allows teams to develop their skills.

Job summary

We are seeking expressions of interest for a Perinatal Quality Assurance Lead to establish and lead a dedicated perinatal assurance function across UHL .

This is a new and exciting opportunity to shape how we deliver clear, robust and transparent assurance from frontline care through to Board-level oversight.

Main duties of the job

The Perinatal Quality Assurance Lead will play a key role in delivering a systematic, intelligence-led approach to assurance, providing a clear line of sight across safety, quality, workforce and performance.

You will:

• Develop and coordinate Perinatal assurance reporting
• Triangulate data from incidents, complaints, workforce, performance and audit
• Support Board and committee reporting, ensuring information is clear, accurate and actionable
• Enable early identification, escalation and management of risk
• Strengthen regulatory readiness including CQC, NHS Resolution MIS Year 8 and national reviews (Ockenden, Amos, Thirlwall)

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job summary

HR Advisor Band 5, Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours)

Agile Working (mixture of site based and working from home)

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our experienced and friendly HR Business Partner and Advisory Team in our Lead Employer Service.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing effective and solution focussed HR advice to all our stakeholders via remote platforms such as Microsoft Teams. As a HR advisor for the Lead Employer Service you will have proven experience of working collaboratively and building positive stakeholder relationships.

Working within our team of experienced HR professionals you will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of employment legislation and experience of handling a range of HR case work and enjoy working in a fast-paced HR environment. You will also possess good attention to detail, committed to delivering to the highest of standards and able to communicate at all levels. This varied role provides an exciting opportunity for those who are degree educated (or equivalent) and level 5 CIPD qualified (or working towards).

Please note interviews will include assessment tasks.

Main duties of the job

• Support and Lead on the management of attendance for our specialty trainees, working closely with Health, Work and Well-being, Host Trusts and NHS England Education to support phased return to work plans and implementation of workplace adjustments etc.
• Provide expert HR advice in line with Lead Employer policies and procedures keeping in line with best practice and employment legislation. This will predominantly be regarding attendance management but will also encompass other employee relation matters.
• Work with the HR senior management team to effectively deliver an effective HR service to our stakeholders through implementation of effective monitoring systems to support the delivery of service against our Service Level Agreement
• Support the development and implementation of robust systems and processes to enable effective monitoring and management of attendance management.
• We are looking for a resilient individual who has a passion to make a difference, ability to form good working relationships and wishes to learn and develop. You will have the opportunity to work along side senior colleagues such as our Medical Director, Head of HR and other external organisations including the General Medical Council, British Medical Association, NHS England Education and NHS Resolution.

We actively promote applications for flexible working. and will be part of a team where we encourage and support each other's health and well-being.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancs. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

The Head of Legal will provide professional leadership and management of the Trust wide healthcare legal service, including development of robust, auditable frameworks, which meet best practice standards and external requirements.

The postholder will lead the management of healthcare legal services in relation to clinical negligence, employer's liability, public liability, property expenses scheme, personal injury, Powers of Attorney, Wills, inquest related matters and Court of Protection cases, developing (where necessary) and implementing/maintaining Trust wide policies.

The post holder will be a healthcare law subject matter expert and have the requisite management skills to develop and maintain strong service delivery, including providing healthcare legal advice to the Trust and its committees and to individuals or groups of staff.

You will provide highly specialist medico-legal advice, being a confident advocate with good working knowledge of the relevant law, working with professional leads across the organisation.

It is essential that the appointee is a proven team player who is able to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring learning is identified across integrated areas, as well as ensure there is joined up working, practices, policies and governance to ensure learning from incidents, complaints, inquests and claims.

Main duties of the job

Work autonomously and have the freedom to take action on own interpretation of professional / relevant policies and law, advising the organisation on how these should be interpreted and implemented.

Provide expert advice and leadership on matters relating to a wide range of clinical and personal injury litigation claims, inquests, and Court of Protection.

Provide highly specialist technical and expert advice to senior management and clinical staff on a wide range of sensitive and complex clinical issues that may arise.

Have substantial experience, equivalent to 8 years, of managing a team on a day-to-day basis, nurturing and developing the team and guiding them through change and transformation.

Identify learning opportunities that arise from claims or other Court findings; persuade; motivate and influence staff to be aware of any developments to improve practice where necessary.

Provide professional leadership and management in the design and implementation of Trust wide procedures, such as consent and claims management, to ensure that they are robust, auditable and reflect best practice.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job summary

Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months

The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum care is a senior clinical leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people and families during labour and birth.

As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across intrapartum services, including the Labour Ward, Birthing Centre, Obstetric Theatres and Maternity Triage and associated areas.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visible clinical leadership across all intrapartum areas.

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during labour and birth.

• Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix.

• Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice.

• Support staff development, training, and performance management.

• Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment.

• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.

• Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job summary

Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months

The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum care is a senior clinical leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people and families during labour and birth.

As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across intrapartum services, including the Labour Ward, Birthing Centre, Obstetric Theatres and Maternity Triage and associated areas.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visible clinical leadership across all intrapartum areas.

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during labour and birth.

• Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix.

• Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice.

• Support staff development, training, and performance management.

• Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment.

• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.

• Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job summary

Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services

The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services is a senior clinical leader responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people, and families throughout the antenatal and postnatal journey. As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across outpatient services, including Community and Continuity of Care teams, Antenatal Clinic, Maternity Diabetic screening team, Fetal and Maternal Medicine. The role supports excellence in clinical practice, continuity of care, and partnership working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes and experiences for service users.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visible clinical leadership across all outpatient areas.

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during the antenatal and postnatal period.

• Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix.

• Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice.

• Support staff development, training, and performance management.

• Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment.

• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.

• Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job summary

The opportunity

We are recruiting for two Evaluation, Research, and Insight Officers to join our team in Practitioner Performance Advice.

The roles are available with the following hours and contract types. In your application, please specify in the opening line of the supporting statement which role you are applying for or if you would like to be considered for both.

Full time (37.5 hours per week) maternity cover, fixed term contract for 13 months

0.6 full time equivalent (22.5 hours per week), permanent contract

Main duties of the job

You will be working with a range of senior specialists across the Advice service and external stakeholders including health care organisations and national bodies.

What you'll be doing

The post holder will support a number of work areas, which may include but are not limited to:

• Evaluation and research Insights publications
• The Advice services equality, diversity and inclusion agenda in respect of our service users
• Policy, guidance and systems
• Other key innovation and development activities with the Advice service.

About us

NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arms length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development.

NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care.