Informatics Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

This is a unique opportunity within nursing to be part of the digital movement, there is just one 0.5 WTE post available.

We are looking to recruit an Informatics Clinical Nurse Specialist who will undertake the role of Clinical support for the implementation of the Welsh Nursing Care Record (e-Documentation) Velindre along with other digital implementations.

The principle objective for the post is to assist in the modernisation of health service delivery. The Informatics Clinical Nurse Specialist will promote new ways of working, utilising information technology to improve access to clinical information, and knowledge to enhance shared decision making regarding patient care. The post holder will assist the Informatics Lead Nurse in representing the organisation in setting the strategic direction and operationalisation across NHS Wales, with the national project team for the digitalisation of nursing documentation.

The successful candidate will join the digital lead nurse and work closely with the clinical teams and Informatics team to ensure a smooth implementation.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The Informatics Clinical Nurse Specialist will assist the Trust in the development and implementation of the digitalisation of the nursing record (Welsh Nursing Care Record) as part of the electronic patient record. The post holder as an experienced registered nurse/midwife will be accountable to the Trust Senior Lead Nursing Informatics Specialist.The post holder will assist with decision making and support the leadership and development of the standardisation and digitalisation of nursing documentation, working collaboratively across the Trust and NHS Wales with patients, carers, partners and professionals. The aim of the digitisation programme is to improve patient care, experience and outcomes through the development of high quality information, systems and technologies, applying the 'Once for Wales' principles.The principle objective for the post is to assist in the modernisation of health service delivery, promoting new ways of working utilising information technology to improve access to clinical information and knowledge to enhance shared decision making regarding patient care. The post holder will assist the Informatics Lead Nurse in representing the organisation in setting the strategic direction and operationalisationacross NHS Wales with the national project team for the Digitalisation of nursing documentation.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/