Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for reviewing the maternity service digital requirements seeking to expand the digital profile with an overall aim of integrating and supporting a full digital system.
They will be responsible in leading on the continuous development of the maternity IT system, reviewing, assessing, and enhancing the information systems. They will coordinate the integration of systems into clinical care which will require various elements for the implementation, these will include IT helpdesk and network support, clinical requirements, quality, safety, and effective collaboration with divisional and clinical informatic teams.
The post holder will provide digital and clinical leadership with the ability to educate, support, inspire, motivate, and empower others in line with the national vision demonstrated through better births.
They will be supported to obtain and sustain a deep understanding of the expectations within digital technology and the transformation of maternity systems to drive changes and support clinical teams.
They will have the ability to establish good team relationships and collaboration within the wider ELHT trust, third sector colleagues and local maternity systems.
Main duties of the job
As an IT ambassador for the Midwifery profession, the post holder will ensure clinical practice is supported by digital technology, to meet the required professional standards.
The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions and be a lead specialist for perinatal digital IT acting within clearly defined policies/procedures and codes of conduct including the NMC code and Trust policy.
They will ensure the maternity IT system functionality is adhered to, to support practitioners professional standards e.g. the NMC Code https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc
Work towards the ambitions, pillars and themes reflected within the national Better Births, Ockenden and three delivery plan reports, to ensure current evaluations within maternity IT systems are prevalent aligned with all recommendations.
Practice in accordance with the NMC Code.
Maintain competencies relating to digital leadership by attending regular updates such as local user group initiatives and the national Digital Midwives Expert Reference Group.
Provide professional leadership including motivation of staff regarding the use of digital technology.
Ensure the relevant data is captured and maintained as a collaborative approach with the wider Multidisciplinary team to meet both National and local standards.
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing Safe, Personal and Effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification document which is attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification document which is attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife having had experience at band 6
- First level degree in related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
- RGN / RM / AHP / Healthcare registration / qualification
- Teaching qualification and / or recent teaching activity
Desirable
- Undertaken basic qualifications in the use of computer packages such as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or Word, PowerPoint and excel software
- Post-graduate management qualification and / or equivalent level of knowledge gained through
- Project management qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with healthcare administration IT systems
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of Trust guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Proven experience of working in an environment with a range of IT infrastructures and Microsoft technologies
- Experience of working in all care settings (acute and primary care)
Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, report writing and investigation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect for others
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Problem solving and analytical skills relating to the identification and assessment of evidence required to support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife having had experience at band 6
- First level degree in related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
- RGN / RM / AHP / Healthcare registration / qualification
- Teaching qualification and / or recent teaching activity
Desirable
- Undertaken basic qualifications in the use of computer packages such as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or Word, PowerPoint and excel software
- Post-graduate management qualification and / or equivalent level of knowledge gained through
- Project management qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with healthcare administration IT systems
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of Trust guidelines and policies
Desirable
- Proven experience of working in an environment with a range of IT infrastructures and Microsoft technologies
- Experience of working in all care settings (acute and primary care)
Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, report writing and investigation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect for others
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Problem solving and analytical skills relating to the identification and assessment of evidence required to support
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).
