Digital Midwife

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a registered midwife with clinical expertise.

The purpose of this role is to lead on supporting the use of digital technology in maternity and to play a key role in the development of this service.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice, supported by digital technology meets professional standards. This will be done through the provision of clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership.

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day system administration of the Maternity Information System as well as monitoring the quality of data within the maternity EHR. They will be responsible for identifying areas for improvement and leading on the implementation of improvement plans.

The post holder will help champion the use of the Maternity data set to inform change across the network and will work with the key stakeholders to maximise it's purpose.

Communication

Maintain a high profile in the clinical area and be accessible to all staff

Develop and maintain communication channels, engaging all roles within the service and ensure regular updates are provided

Ensure timely notification to service leads / help desk when there is a loss of service availability and highlighting the critical nature and areas affected

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the trust and be able to challenge senior staff around pathway performance

Ensure Service User engagement during the development and implementation and review of the maternity digital technology

To be aware of national initiatives and strategies and feed these into local maternity service development

Work with the coding department to ensure the Maternity IT System captures relevant activity to support coding

Quality

Understand and act as a champion for the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Investigate clinical incident reports, complaints and concerns relating to and in association with the maternity IT system

Ensure staff have the ability to maintain contemporaneous record in line with the Clinical Negligence scheme for Trusts (CNST) and professional standards

Using data populated / collected by the maternity IT system reporting functionality, contribute towards the monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) using the local maternity dashboard

Will be required to manage significant risks and issues to ensure clinical safety and patient care is not affected by system development issues

Be accountable for the implementation of new functionality ensuring safe implementation to include user acceptance testing

Responsible for the sustainability of the system and interfaces, including support and also identify any redesign / development work required to maximise the functionality of the maternity IT system

Participate in the development of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines in support of the specialist service.

Bring to the immediate attention of the Digital Matron and Chief Midwife, issues which may impede the provision of an efficient or high quality service

Provide a business continuity plan to support system failure and ensure that staff are fully aware of the plan, reviewing and updating it annually and when changes are required

Management and leadership

Be a visible leader who is accessible to all staff

Maintain skills and knowledge in clinical midwifery practice.

Frequent contact not only with clinicians but with system suppliers and other clinical disciplines

Accountable for the implementation of new functionality ensuring safe implementation

Appropriate dissemination of changes to relevant staff in a robustly tested and organised manner

Continual assessment, review, audit and testing of functionality of the Maternity IT System

Provide support day to day for users diagnosing and remedying errors in a timely manner in collaboration with the IT department helpdesk and system suppliers

Ensure all babies born receive an NHS Number, retrieve those that fail and escalate accordingly

Maintain the maternity IT system to ensure accurate and timely statistics are produced for the service, ad hoc national audits and for statutory returns through liaison with the IT department and senior midwifery colleague

Help plan and implement the Maternity Digital Strategy to develop the digital maturity within the maternity service

Organise own work, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.

Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.

Assist the senior management team as an expert practitioner with the strategic planning for the service within the Trust

Education and training

Participate in the development and implementation of education and training programmes within maternity, ensuring equity of provision and consistency

Work with clinicians who use the maternity IT System ensuring they are trained and competent in its use

Ensure training materials are kept up to date and updates and changes are disseminated to staff accordingly

Provide training and support for new starters and including resources

Be responsible for developing own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others

Attend all relevant mandatory training

Policy, Audit and Research

Asist with the auditing of records ensuring standards are high and in line with the NMC and GMC standards and local guidelines

Ensure accuracy and efficacy of data input and output

To ensure all maternity episodes / daily activity of the service are captured accurately and in a timely manner

Contribute towards the MSDS data submission for the service

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Degree in relevant subject
• Evidence of relevant clinical updating

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Masters degree

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
• Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
• In-depth understanding of the national digital agenda and including the National Maternity review and Safer Maternity Care agenda
• Strong written communication skills including report writing and presentation of information
• Confident in the use of digital technology

Previous experience

Essential

• Experience in all areas of midwifery
• A proven track record of successfully implementing change
• Experience of working with healthcare administration IT systems

Desirable

• Experience at Band 7 or above
• Teaching and training experience
• Experience using Epic software

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road,

London

SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)