Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester is seeking a passionate and dedicated Digital Midwife to play a pivotal role in the exciting project of transforming maternity digital systems infrastructure.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a specialist midwife with a keen and enthusiastic approach to contribute to shaping the future of maternity care through innovative digital solutions.
The post holder will collaborate closely with the digital maternity team to fulfil the digital requirements of the UHL maternity services. Responsibilities include ensuring continuous utilisation of the maternity electronic patient record systems, conducting data quality audits and overseeing the collection and analysis of data from the maternity information system (MIS), E3.
The digital midwife is tasked with engaging both clinical staff and system suppliers to ensure that the service's requirements are effectively addressed. This includes ensuring that the MIS remains capable of facilitating accurate and relevant data collection, to enable reporting to NHS England.
Main duties of the job
In this Band 7 Digital Midwife role, the main duties typically include a combination of clinical, managerial, and digital responsibilities. While specific duties may vary based on the needs of UHL, here is an outline of key responsibilities:
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Oversee the maintenance of digital systems used in maternity services, ensuring collaboration with clinical staff and system suppliers to amend/update the systems where required
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Provide leadership in digital projects where transformation requires specialist knowledge of the current maternity digital systems
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Develop educational materials and provide training to staff on the use of new and existing digital solutions
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Monitor the use of the maternity information system and provide audit reports to evidence compliance to local and national data standards
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Oversee monthly data reporting to NHS England via the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS)
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main JobResponsibilities
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Maternity Digital Systems Management:
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Oversee the implementation and maintenance of digital systems within the maternity services.
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Collaborate with IT/system specialists to ensure the seamless integration and functionality of digital tool.
Project Leadership:
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Take a leading role in digital projects related to maternity care, ensuring successful execution and completion.
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Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives and deadlines
Training and Education:
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Provide training to midwives and clinical staff on the effective use of digital tools.
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Develop educational materials and programs to enhance staff competency in digital systems, including written and video guides.
Quality Assurance:
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Monitor and evaluate the performance of digital systems to ensure adherence to local Trust guidelines and NHS England data reporting requirements.
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Conduct regular audits to assess data quality and system effectiveness.
Data Management and Analysis:
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Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data extracted from the maternity information system to report to NHS England via the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS).
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Collaborate with data analytics teams to derive meaningful insights to senior leaders and clinical staff, to enable continuous improvement within the service.
Collaboration and Communication:
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Retain strong relationships with clinical staff, system suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
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Act as a liaison between clinical teams and IT specialists to address system-related issues and enhancements, escalating ongoing issues appropriately where required.
Policy Adherence:
- Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare policies, standards, and regulations in the implementation and use of digital systems
Continued Professional Development:
Leadership and Innovation:
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main JobResponsibilities
-
Maternity Digital Systems Management:
-
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of digital systems within the maternity services.
-
Collaborate with IT/system specialists to ensure the seamless integration and functionality of digital tool.
Project Leadership:
-
Take a leading role in digital projects related to maternity care, ensuring successful execution and completion.
-
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives and deadlines
Training and Education:
-
Provide training to midwives and clinical staff on the effective use of digital tools.
-
Develop educational materials and programs to enhance staff competency in digital systems, including written and video guides.
Quality Assurance:
-
Monitor and evaluate the performance of digital systems to ensure adherence to local Trust guidelines and NHS England data reporting requirements.
-
Conduct regular audits to assess data quality and system effectiveness.
Data Management and Analysis:
-
Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data extracted from the maternity information system to report to NHS England via the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS).
-
Collaborate with data analytics teams to derive meaningful insights to senior leaders and clinical staff, to enable continuous improvement within the service.
Collaboration and Communication:
-
Retain strong relationships with clinical staff, system suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
-
Act as a liaison between clinical teams and IT specialists to address system-related issues and enhancements, escalating ongoing issues appropriately where required.
Policy Adherence:
- Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare policies, standards, and regulations in the implementation and use of digital systems
Continued Professional Development:
Leadership and Innovation:
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Significant post reg experience
- Experience in project management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at Band 6
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of digital enthusiasm
Desirable
- Project management involving digital services / solutions
- Basic knowledge of national maternity digital systems
- Basic knowledge of UHL Digital Strategy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Significant post reg experience
- Experience in project management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at Band 6
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of digital enthusiasm
Desirable
- Project management involving digital services / solutions
- Basic knowledge of national maternity digital systems
- Basic knowledge of UHL Digital Strategy
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).
