We expect to investigate around 1000 of the most serious maternity cases using our independent, impartial and standardised process that doesn’t apportion blame or liability. Our team investigates intrapartum stillbirth, early neonatal death and severe brain injuries from 37 weeks gestation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Current opportunities

No current opportunities.

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Application guidance

About HSIB

Our organisation is hosted by NHS Improvement, but we maintain our independence both in the conduct and the reporting of our investigations.

We can offer you a genuine opportunity to make a difference on a national scale and develop your career and expertise further.

Terms of employment

Positions in our maternity investigation team are offered on secondment or a fixed-term contract basis. Full details are available in our job descriptions.

Staff benefits

NHS Improvement offers a range of benefits for staff including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Competitive salaries which include high cost area supplement for roles based in Farnborough  
  • Work-life balance
  • Flexible working
  • Season ticket loans
  • NHS discounts
  • 24/7 employee assistance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free eye tests
  • Learning and development opportunities

Please note that if you’re on secondment then you’ll retain your existing benefits with your current employer and aren’t eligible for HSIB benefits.

How to apply

Full details of all of our vacancies and how to apply are available on the NHS England and NHS Improvement recruitment website.

Contact

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If you have any questions please email maternity@hsib.org.uk.