Job summary
DIT have an opportunity for a 12 month secondment or fixed term contract for 2 project nurses/AHPs/midwives to work on the Transforming Nursing Documentation programme. The post holders will be involved a significant program of work including the surfacing of evidence based nursing care plans within PPM+, this represents the largest change in nursing documentation since the introduction of our electronic health record. This is an opportunity for a suitably qualified and motivated registered health professional equipped with excellent organisational and communication skills, experience of managing others, able to evidence involvement with quality improvement work, have a working knowledge of nursing care plans, can use their own initiative, work to stringent deadlines, and have experience of working in a structured project environment to join our team. Interested parties are recommended to have an informal discussion over Teams.
Main duties of the job
The role is interesting and varied. The successful candidates will be engaging with subject matter experts across the organisation to ensure that the new care plans are fit for purpose. They will also be working with the nursing workforce to prepare them for the change, be instrumental in the implementation phase of the new care planning solution and provide the nursing workforce with the support and expertise they need to maximise the benefits of this development. The majority of the role will follow standard office hours, some shift working will likely be required to maintain clinical credibility.
About us
DIT is responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, fixing IT problems, turning information into insight, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, and everything in between! This project is designed specifically to support our nursing colleagues, transforming the 200+ different paper care plan and assessment documents nurses currently use and building them into a new digital solution within PPM+. Led by our nurses, and supported by DIT, the new solution has the potential to significantly change the way our nurses work, enabling quicker and easier decisions about patient care, simplifying daily work and saving time. It will allow us to collect information about the impact nursing care has on our patients to improve reporting, with a live feed of acuity, metrics and ward assurance data.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Informatics Department
in undertaking a wide range of clinical informatics related projects, some of
which may require implementation across all Clinical Service Units within Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT). The post holder will plan, implement and manage
a portfolio of projects under the supervision of the Senior Project nurses and
the Implementation Manager. The post holder will lead on the clinical aspects
relating to the development, implementation and ongoing use of the clinical
informatics systems supporting the strategic aims of the informatics department.
The post holder will lead
a team of non-clinical implementers working on Informatics projects.
The post
holder will be expected to liaise with clinical colleagues throughout the
Trust.
To be the
clinical lead on informatics projects and provide clinical knowledge and
guidance to informatics colleagues. Provide feedback to the Informatics teams
on progress of projects and report any informatics issues relating to clinical
practice.
To participate in direct patient care
as determined by the project portfolio which will include undertaking clinical
audits, assessments and evaluation of care. To maintain clinical credibility by
working as a registered Nurse/AHP/ Midwife within relevant clinical area(s).
These are transformational projects
not software implementations; messages may be complex and contentious.
The post holder will work as part of a
clinical team within Informatics to:
·
Support
and undertake project work both independently and as part of the Informatics
department, delivering on projects related to the LTHT Informatics Strategy.
There may be a requirement for some
occasional out of hours work, particularly during the implementation phase of
projects.
The post holder will be expected to
travel and work at all hospital sites throughout the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Informatics Department
in undertaking a wide range of clinical informatics related projects, some of
which may require implementation across all Clinical Service Units within Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT). The post holder will plan, implement and manage
a portfolio of projects under the supervision of the Senior Project nurses and
the Implementation Manager. The post holder will lead on the clinical aspects
relating to the development, implementation and ongoing use of the clinical
informatics systems supporting the strategic aims of the informatics department.
The post holder will lead
a team of non-clinical implementers working on Informatics projects.
The post
holder will be expected to liaise with clinical colleagues throughout the
Trust.
To be the
clinical lead on informatics projects and provide clinical knowledge and
guidance to informatics colleagues. Provide feedback to the Informatics teams
on progress of projects and report any informatics issues relating to clinical
practice.
To participate in direct patient care
as determined by the project portfolio which will include undertaking clinical
audits, assessments and evaluation of care. To maintain clinical credibility by
working as a registered Nurse/AHP/ Midwife within relevant clinical area(s).
These are transformational projects
not software implementations; messages may be complex and contentious.
The post holder will work as part of a
clinical team within Informatics to:
·
Support
and undertake project work both independently and as part of the Informatics
department, delivering on projects related to the LTHT Informatics Strategy.
There may be a requirement for some
occasional out of hours work, particularly during the implementation phase of
projects.
The post holder will be expected to
travel and work at all hospital sites throughout the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / AHP/ Midwife (Level 1)
- Substantial clinical experience in a nursing/AHP/Midwife role (at Band 5 or above) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification or relevant teaching, presenting or facilitation experience
- Willing to undergo training in relation to post
Desirable
- Working towards or completed degree level education in relevant subject
- Project Management
- Service Development
- Recruitment and selection
Practical Skills
Essential
- Able to work clinically and fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post (with reasonable adjustment if necessary), including clearance in blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of general management which includes the management of ward, clinical environments and staff
- Insight and understanding of the management of patient pathways in clinical specialities
- Knowledge of standards of professional practice
- Understanding of current issues in healthcare
- Clinical and Quality governance frameworks
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Leadership skills
- Assertive and inspires confidence
- Team player but also able to work autonomously
- Able to work flexibly
- Computer literacy - ability to use Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint
- Standard keyboard skills
- Use of handheld devices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / AHP/ Midwife (Level 1)
- Substantial clinical experience in a nursing/AHP/Midwife role (at Band 5 or above) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification or relevant teaching, presenting or facilitation experience
- Willing to undergo training in relation to post
Desirable
- Working towards or completed degree level education in relevant subject
- Project Management
- Service Development
- Recruitment and selection
Practical Skills
Essential
- Able to work clinically and fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post (with reasonable adjustment if necessary), including clearance in blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of general management which includes the management of ward, clinical environments and staff
- Insight and understanding of the management of patient pathways in clinical specialities
- Knowledge of standards of professional practice
- Understanding of current issues in healthcare
- Clinical and Quality governance frameworks
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Leadership skills
- Assertive and inspires confidence
- Team player but also able to work autonomously
- Able to work flexibly
- Computer literacy - ability to use Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint
- Standard keyboard skills
- Use of handheld devices
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).
