Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
The use of capturing patient information on electronic systems is increasing and as a Trust, we are becoming more reliant on using digital to manage our patient care and day-to-day running of the wards. To make sure we do this to the best of our ability, you will need to be passionate about digital and experienced at using clinical digital systems, for example, InPatient Noting, eWhiteboards, DigiRounds, UHS Apps, EPMA etc... As this is an educational role you will be developing and implementing training packages for clinical staff on our digital applications. You do not need to be a technical wizard, just passionate about always improving and believing in the power of information.
As this role will require you to work across all specialties across the Trust, it will provide you with an opportunity to raise your profile, develop and practice excellent leadership and communication skills and support quality improvement.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for developing and delivering training on the use of InPatient Noting and other digital systems in clinical areas.
You will work closely with the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, and liaise with Matrons, Ward Leaders, the Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) to provide digital education to improve compliance and correct use of the clinical digital systems and improve service delivery.
You will need to undertake regular audits, and to develop educational training packages to ensure the needs of the staff are met.
This is a great opportunity to promote, across the Trust, a learning environment that ensures evidence-based practice and optimal service delivery.
A key part of this role is being in a great position to help collect feedback to support ongoing developments of clinical digital systems.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about always improving ways of working and understands the power that information can provide to support patient safety and quality improvements.
You will have experience of using digital systems such as InPatient Noting and eWhiteboards and will be able to provide a mixture of ad-hoc and structured training either on the wards or classroom style.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a desire to further develop your leadership style.
You will demonstrate initiative, influence colleagues, and problem-solving skills while working in a variety of clinical and classroom settings.
You will have experience in leading change, educating and developing staff.
You will bring a track record of presenting information to a variety of people.
For further information please see the person specification attached to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for developing and delivering training on the use of InPatient Noting and other digital systems in clinical areas.
You will work closely with the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, and liaise with Matrons, Ward Leaders, the Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) to provide digital education to improve compliance and correct use of the clinical digital systems and improve service delivery.
You will need to undertake regular audits, and to develop educational training packages to ensure the needs of the staff are met.
This is a great opportunity to promote, across the Trust, a learning environment that ensures evidence-based practice and optimal service delivery.
A key part of this role is being in a great position to help collect feedback to support ongoing developments of clinical digital systems.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about always improving ways of working and understands the power that information can provide to support patient safety and quality improvements.
You will have experience of using digital systems such as InPatient Noting and eWhiteboards and will be able to provide a mixture of ad-hoc and structured training either on the wards or classroom style.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a desire to further develop your leadership style.
You will demonstrate initiative, influence colleagues, and problem-solving skills while working in a variety of clinical and classroom settings.
You will have experience in leading change, educating and developing staff.
You will bring a track record of presenting information to a variety of people.
For further information please see the person specification attached to the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional.
Desirable
- Education at a master's degree level
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
- Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
- Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
- Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures
Desirable
- Research awareness/experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Further evidence of speciality competence
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional.
Desirable
- Education at a master's degree level
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
- Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
- Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
- Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures
Desirable
- Research awareness/experience
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Further evidence of speciality competence
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
