Job summary
Internal applicants only
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Services team at Sheffield Children's. We are seeking an experienced senior nurse to join us as the Matron for Digital Technology.
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic leader who is passionate about the use of digital technology to improve quality of care. Working closely with the CNIO the role will play a key role in the implementation of the Trust's Digital Strategy, developing a partnership relationship between the clinical teams and the digital informatics teams, identifying potential problems and finding solutions. The post holder will be an effective communicator and an excellent team worker. You will need to be enthusiastic about technology use in the NHS and be equipped with excellent leadership skills.
The Matron for Digital will act as liaison with system users and digital informatics teams during all phases of clinical system development and implementation, ensuring consideration is given to clinical safety throughout
The Matron for Digital will engage the clinical management teams in preparation of detailed operational policies and procedures related to a new or optimised systems implementation to ensure the clinical safety standards are met and information governance requirements are adhered to.
Main duties of the job
Partner with the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) and digital team to integrate clinical digital systems. Ensure that digital systems are seamlessly integrated into clinical workflows. Ensure that these systems enhance patient care and uphold the values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Implement and monitor digital systems across the Trust. Oversee the deployment of new digital systems, ensuring they meet the strategic objectives. Regularly review system performance against national and local standards, adjusting as necessary.
Oversee a team of professionals dedicated to the implementation and optimization of digital systems. Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure their professional growth and the success of digital initiatives.
Assist the CNIO in the execution of the digital strategy, ensuring that it aligns with the Trust's overall objectives. Promote collaborative working across departments to achieve strategic goals.
Engage with key stakeholders within the Trust to foster an environment that encourages innovation. Facilitate workshops and meetings to align goals with continuous improvement initiatives.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and personal specification for full details.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert atCatherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and personal specification for full details.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert atCatherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Clinical safety Officer Training - CSO
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course or programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and implementing digital systems, project and change management
- Experience of leading by example to motivate and empower individuals and teams
- Experience of working across the organisation developing effective partnerships and supporting service improvement
- Experience of effective risk management within a service
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills including face to face presentations and report writing
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of digital systems
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Knowledge of current developments and national strategic direction of Frontline Digitisation
- Demonstrate knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusivity
- Ability to work with others to plan, manage and implement service developments using service improvement methodologies
Desirable
- Experience of leading and delivering digital systems with evidence of outcomes
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to be innovative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity.
- Is assertive and confident in approach. Flexibility - able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Highly self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets themselves and helps others to set attainable goals; desire and drive, to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Clinical safety Officer Training - CSO
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course or programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and implementing digital systems, project and change management
- Experience of leading by example to motivate and empower individuals and teams
- Experience of working across the organisation developing effective partnerships and supporting service improvement
- Experience of effective risk management within a service
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills including face to face presentations and report writing
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of digital systems
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Knowledge of current developments and national strategic direction of Frontline Digitisation
- Demonstrate knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusivity
- Ability to work with others to plan, manage and implement service developments using service improvement methodologies
Desirable
- Experience of leading and delivering digital systems with evidence of outcomes
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to be innovative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity.
- Is assertive and confident in approach. Flexibility - able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Highly self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets themselves and helps others to set attainable goals; desire and drive, to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target
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).
