Job Description
The opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Midwife with a passion for data/statistical analysis to join NHS Resolution’s Early Notification (EN) team National Midwifery Clinical Fellow on a fixed term/secondment contract.
In April 2017, NHS Resolution launched the EN Scheme, which is the flagship of NHS Resolution’s five-year strategy.
The aims of the scheme are threefold: to carry out an accelerated liability investigation to understand whether there may be an underlying legal claim; to collate, analyse and disseminate learning to try and reduce harm; and as far as possible to improve the experience of being involved in an adverse incident for families.
What you’ll bring
This is a unique opportunity to work at a national level and contribute to improving outcomes in maternity. A large proportion of the role will involve reviewing case files and providing feedback on how we can best learn from claims to prevent future harm, sharing learning from incidents reported into the Early Notification Scheme, and managing the EN caseload for a region in England.
Additional responsibilities include the opportunity to: support the development of dashboards, represent NHS Resolution at external meetings with partner organisations, and attend and present at local, regional and national maternity meetings/events/conferences.
What we’re looking for
The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical midwifery expertise and supporting the Early Notification team. This will require:
Appropriate and up to date clinical knowledge/expertise in maternity and system knowledge at local, regional and national level
An understanding and prior clinical experience of risk management and governance processes and
An interest in patient safety, service improvement and organisational learning
The following criteria is essential for the post holder: Speciality knowledge of working within or detailed knowledge of clinical midwifery particularly in relation to intrapartum care, Full registration with the NMC, Master's level degree, working towards or equivalent level of experience, Ability to work with and lead others across professions, Strong interpersonal and communication skills
At NHS Resolution (NHSR), we pride ourselves on recruiting talented individuals from a wide array of professional backgrounds. While many of our team members come from the NHS, we also welcome expertise from insurance companies, legal firms, technology sectors, and everything in between. Our commitment to diversity means we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our organisation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we ensure that our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
Who we are
We are NHS Resolution, an arm’s 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.
Please see our careers site for further details about us.
