Midlands PMA PNA QI Training

24 February 2026 10:00am – 4:00pmGMT (+00:00)
263, Seacole Building , City South Campus, Westbourne Road, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, B15 3TN, United Kingdom

Event Overview:
This full-day, in-person training event is designed to empower Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs) and Neonatal Professional Nurse Advocates (PNAs) with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead and support Quality Improvement (QI) within maternity and neonatal services. Through a blend of theory, practical exercises, and peer collaboration, this workshop will explore key QI methodologies and leadership strategies tailored to the PMA/PNA role.

Who Should Attend:

  • Professional Midwifery Advocates
  • Professional Nurse Advocates (Neonatal)

Topics Covered:

  • Fundamentals of Quality Improvement: apply QI tools, methods and measurement for improvement.

  • Systems Thinking: Identify opportunities for change and understand the bigger picture to improve safety and quality

  • Explore the MOMENTS framework to understand how to embed safety culture and reflective practice into daily work

  • Coaching Skills for improvement: develop supportive coaching techniques to enable effective team improvement

  • Overcoming Barriers: Leading, Engaging & Sustaining Change- Explore leadership behaviours and engagement strategies to sustain improvement and create a culture of learning

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the day, participants will:

  • Understand and apply core QI tools and techniques
  • Strengthen their role as leaders and facilitators of change
  • Be equipped to support and sustain QI initiatives within their teams
  • Build connections with a regional network of PMAs, PNAs and QI champions
  • Learn about the MOMENTS framework to embed safety culture into daily practice

Questions about this event?

Name: caterina raniolo

Email: caterina.raniolo1@nhs.net

Telephone: 07827309571

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