The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Lead Nurse

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

Full time 37.5 hours per week.

Care Group 2 - Surgery have a exciting opportunity to join the Care Group as a Digital Lead Nurse, playing a vital role in the Digital Transformation Agenda across all of our CSU's.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide clinical support and expertise on the design and clinical implementation of electronic / digital solutions, whilst supporting digital technology and ensuring clinical practice meets professional standards.

The post holder will ensure that clinical IT system functionality adheres to / supports practitioners professional standards, e.g. the NMC Code.The post holder will assess the need and deliver clinically approved technological equipment and software within the nursing environment to support the trust in delivery of safe, personal and effective care.

Interviews to take place 4th June 2025

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-04-067

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT and digital literacy skills
  • Ability to train and support staff in digital adoption

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC Level 1) or Registered Health care professional.
  • Professional knowledge acquired through qualifications supplemented by post graduate experience, specialist training or short courses.

Desirable

  • Qualification in digital health, informatics or leadership
  • Project management qualification (e.g PRINCE2)
  • Digital Clinical Safety Training (NHSE)
  • Mentorship and or Teaching qualification / experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 6 level or above
  • Experience in leading digital projects or implementing digital solutions in a health care setting.
  • Managerial/supervisory experience
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT and digital literacy skills
  • Ability to train and support staff in digital adoption

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC Level 1) or Registered Health care professional.
  • Professional knowledge acquired through qualifications supplemented by post graduate experience, specialist training or short courses.

Desirable

  • Qualification in digital health, informatics or leadership
  • Project management qualification (e.g PRINCE2)
  • Digital Clinical Safety Training (NHSE)
  • Mentorship and or Teaching qualification / experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 6 level or above
  • Experience in leading digital projects or implementing digital solutions in a health care setting.
  • Managerial/supervisory experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Debbie Timms

debbie.timms@nhs.net

01709428020

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-04-067

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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