Job summary
Maternity Systems Digital Midwife Band 7
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) are seeking a passionate and dedicated Midwife Digital Midwife to play a pivotal role within the Maternity systems digital team.
The post holder will collaborate closely within the digital maternity team to fulfil the digital requirements at DBTH to ensure that the service's requirements are effectively addressed.
The maternity department prides itself on innovation, quality improvement and staff health and wellbeing to enable high quality care to be provided to women and families
Main duties of the job
- Work to provide leadership and provide regular updates and progress reports on ongoing development priorities and goals and their intended clinical impact, including any financial implications.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Degree in relevant subject
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development demonstrated through a Professional Portfolio
- Knowledge of current professional, local and national policy issues
- Car owner with full driving license and access to a car
Desirable
- Qualification in Digital Health, Health Informatics, or related field
- Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)
- Formal leadership and management qualification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in electronic patient records (EPR) and other digital healthcare systems.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to inform decision-making
- Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to learn and evolve with the role
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Competent use of Microsoft Suite of tools to support effective working
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as a Band 6 midwife.
- Experience in using digital tools and systems within a healthcare setting
- Experience with risk management and the reporting of incidents
Desirable
- Working as part of project teams, or leading projects
- Involvement in data analysis and interpretation to inform clinical practice
- Knowledge of other IT systems used within the organisation such as Badger net
- Experience in staff training and development related to digital competencies
- Experience working with regional or national groups
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Degree in relevant subject
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development demonstrated through a Professional Portfolio
- Knowledge of current professional, local and national policy issues
- Car owner with full driving license and access to a car
Desirable
- Qualification in Digital Health, Health Informatics, or related field
- Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)
- Formal leadership and management qualification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in electronic patient records (EPR) and other digital healthcare systems.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to inform decision-making
- Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to learn and evolve with the role
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Competent use of Microsoft Suite of tools to support effective working
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as a Band 6 midwife.
- Experience in using digital tools and systems within a healthcare setting
- Experience with risk management and the reporting of incidents
Desirable
- Working as part of project teams, or leading projects
- Involvement in data analysis and interpretation to inform clinical practice
- Knowledge of other IT systems used within the organisation such as Badger net
- Experience in staff training and development related to digital competencies
- Experience working with regional or national groups
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).
