Women’s and Children’s Risk Manager

Company: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

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.

  • 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.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 – 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 anenvironment 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.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026