Perinatal Mortality & Maternity Incentive Scheme Lead Midwife


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Support the Perinatal Mortality Review process, including participation in the multidisciplinary review panel, monitoring compliance with the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool (PMRT) and relevant MIS requirements, and ensuring that learning and recommendations are translated into measurable improvement. Maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge of maternity governance, quality and safety requirements, including MIS, Ockenden, CQC standards, PMRT, PSIRF, national maternity safety initiatives and relevant national and regional guidance. Work autonomously within the scope of professional practice, demonstrating effective leadership, prioritisation and decision-making while recognising when issues require escalation to the appropriate senior clinical or governance lead. Deputise for or provide additional support to the Womens and Childrens Risk Manager, where required, contributing to the overall maternity governance, assurance and quality agenda. Contribute to the development and delivery of multidisciplinary training and education arising from MIS, Ockenden, audit, incidents, perinatal mortality reviews, complaints, national reports and other identified learning, ensuring that learning is effectively disseminated and embedded. Ensure that patient experience, equality and health inequalities data are considered alongside clinical governance information when identifying priorities for improvement and assurance. Lead the coordination and monitoring of maternity actions arising from the Ockenden recommendations. Maintain an up-to-date overview of progress against Ockenden requirements and associated maternity safety recommendations. Identify areas where further work or assurance is required and escalate appropriately. Support the development and review of maternity improvement plans arising from Ockenden and other national maternity reviews. Ensure learning from Ockenden is embedded within maternity policies, guidelines, education, clinical practice and governance arrangements. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

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