Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technologically minded nurse to join the Digital Nursing Team at University Sussex Hospital NHS Trust. This role will support the Digital Programme Team through implementation of digital initiatives including Electronic observations, electronic digital assessments, Clinical Comms and many others across Worthing, St. Richard's and Southlands hospitals.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust/UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondmentscan't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform a key role in the implementation for the Trusts Digital Systems, providing clinical leadership by identifying system usage and promoting the systems via effective communication and ensuring a conduit exists between the systems and the operational teams.
You will be the 'go to' person ensuring that the system design meets the requirements and achieves its key goal of improving productivity, sharing of information and improving patient outcomes.
The right individual will provide direction to the project analysis of current processes, potential process improvements, documentation of 'to be' processes, coordinate User Acceptance Testing, and support system training across the Trust.
There will be opportunity for the candidate to be innovative and identify opportunities to develop ensuring that we improve the overall digital maturity of the Trust and whilst standards of clinical safety are maintained throughout.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as the key advocate of digital solutions within clinical settings across the Trust
- Act as the key point of contact for all nursing/midwifery/AHPs/HCSTs queries related to digital projects and provide specialist clinical advice on nursing and patient care issues related to the project
- Provide on-site support during go-live on an area by area basis, providing guidance in system use, addressing problems that arise and acting as a link between the users and the systems administration team.
- During the immediate period following go live on each ward, provide specialist support to the system users out of hours on a rota basis.
- Assist in and at times lead project communication at all stages of the project, meeting with and engaging stakeholders at a variety of forums including trust wide meetings, ward meetings, project workshops etc. and addressing any queries and concerns they may have
- Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies.
- To use detailed knowledge of a wide range of clinical, and administrative processes to enhance project management and bring about improvements.
- Use process mapping techniques to look at new ways of working in a structured way, redeveloping pathways where necessary.
- Define, document and safely executive projects, assessing and managing risk alongside colleagues within and outside of the project.
- Monitor measure and evaluate risk assessment tools to ensure they continue to be effective
- In conjunction with the other work stream leads, eLearning Training Lead, subject matter experts and external trainers as necessary, jointly design and develop the training material for all users of the new systems including doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists AHPs and HCST
- Maintain accurate records regarding all training and compliance.
- Consult with equipment manufacturers regarding service provision, patient and service support and technological advances.
- Ensure that confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act in relation to own practice is maintained.
- Seek opportunities to publicise and promote the service.
- Assist in and at times lead project communication at all stages of the project, meeting with and engaging stakeholders at a variety of forums including trust wide meetings, ward meetings, project workshops etc. and addressing any queries and concerns they may have
- Facilitate the process of individual digital implementations including stakeholder engagement, clinical process and pathway analysis, data collection, configuration evaluation and sign-off, user training, familiarisation and go-live.
- Liaise with all levels of clinical management to ensure that digital projects enable change to clinical practice are appropriate, safe, accepted and adopted, adopting a clear communications plan over the duration of the implementation.
- Maintain a focus on improvements in patient safety and experience and the quality of care throughout each deployment.
- Apply clinical knowledge and experience to work with the team on the development of new Standard Operating Procedures and other local policies and guidelines to safely implement new/upgraded digital system
- Work with the project team to develop rigorous user acceptance tests to ensure the new/upgraded system is fit for purpose and meets operational requirements
- Participate in the acceptance testing of the systems, particularly in relation to nursing practice, applying the knowledge, skills and training of a senior nurse
- Work with the reporting lead to help identify reports that will support nursing practice and help test and implement the reports
- Develop networks with clinical and medical users of systems on other sites and share learning and best practice within the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as the key advocate of digital solutions within clinical settings across the Trust
- Act as the key point of contact for all nursing/midwifery/AHPs/HCSTs queries related to digital projects and provide specialist clinical advice on nursing and patient care issues related to the project
- Provide on-site support during go-live on an area by area basis, providing guidance in system use, addressing problems that arise and acting as a link between the users and the systems administration team.
- During the immediate period following go live on each ward, provide specialist support to the system users out of hours on a rota basis.
- Assist in and at times lead project communication at all stages of the project, meeting with and engaging stakeholders at a variety of forums including trust wide meetings, ward meetings, project workshops etc. and addressing any queries and concerns they may have
- Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies.
- To use detailed knowledge of a wide range of clinical, and administrative processes to enhance project management and bring about improvements.
- Use process mapping techniques to look at new ways of working in a structured way, redeveloping pathways where necessary.
- Define, document and safely executive projects, assessing and managing risk alongside colleagues within and outside of the project.
- Monitor measure and evaluate risk assessment tools to ensure they continue to be effective
- In conjunction with the other work stream leads, eLearning Training Lead, subject matter experts and external trainers as necessary, jointly design and develop the training material for all users of the new systems including doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists AHPs and HCST
- Maintain accurate records regarding all training and compliance.
- Consult with equipment manufacturers regarding service provision, patient and service support and technological advances.
- Ensure that confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act in relation to own practice is maintained.
- Seek opportunities to publicise and promote the service.
- Assist in and at times lead project communication at all stages of the project, meeting with and engaging stakeholders at a variety of forums including trust wide meetings, ward meetings, project workshops etc. and addressing any queries and concerns they may have
- Facilitate the process of individual digital implementations including stakeholder engagement, clinical process and pathway analysis, data collection, configuration evaluation and sign-off, user training, familiarisation and go-live.
- Liaise with all levels of clinical management to ensure that digital projects enable change to clinical practice are appropriate, safe, accepted and adopted, adopting a clear communications plan over the duration of the implementation.
- Maintain a focus on improvements in patient safety and experience and the quality of care throughout each deployment.
- Apply clinical knowledge and experience to work with the team on the development of new Standard Operating Procedures and other local policies and guidelines to safely implement new/upgraded digital system
- Work with the project team to develop rigorous user acceptance tests to ensure the new/upgraded system is fit for purpose and meets operational requirements
- Participate in the acceptance testing of the systems, particularly in relation to nursing practice, applying the knowledge, skills and training of a senior nurse
- Work with the reporting lead to help identify reports that will support nursing practice and help test and implement the reports
- Develop networks with clinical and medical users of systems on other sites and share learning and best practice within the Trust
Person Specification
management experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in digital technologies
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Experience of working at in an acute NHS hospital
- Experience of leading the development of digital systems and establishing structured approaches to address issues
- Risk Analysis management
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification or willingness to attain
- Experience of delivering training programmes
Person Specification
management experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in digital technologies
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Experience of working at in an acute NHS hospital
- Experience of leading the development of digital systems and establishing structured approaches to address issues
- Risk Analysis management
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification or willingness to attain
- Experience of delivering training programmes
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing, St Richard's and Southlands Hospital
Worthing/Chichester/Southlands Hospital
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
