County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Nurse

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Job summary

An exicting opportunity is available within the Digital Health Team for a Digital Nurse to join the team. The post holder will work on their own initiative in the Digital Specialist Nurse Team supporting high quality and effective digital transformation within the organisation, specifically the delivery of training and development. At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust we have recently undertaken digital transformation with an electronic patient record where this post will have a strong focus on the delivery and management of training both face to face and electronically. This is a great opportunity to be part of an innovative team delivering a wide range of training across the organisation in a range of settings and supporting colleagues with digital solutions in various settings.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder would be expected to work within all aspects of the Electronic Patient Record to develop the training modules and content alongside the Training and Development Team. The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary teams responsible for specific areas of the organisation such as medicines management, clinical documentation or theatres for example. This post is the active role in delivering ongoing education for all digital projects that the team are responsible for across the organisation. The post holder will work with key individuals such as practice placement facilitators, preceptorship teams and medical education to ensure joined-up training. The Digital Health Team provide at the elbow support across the organisation for all staff relating to digital systems and the post holder would provide this alongside this role. The Digital Health Team are also involved with other digital solutions across the organisation which the post holder will have an active part in supporting, auditing and educating on.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

26 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-23-0273

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

In conjunction with the Digital Health Team and liaising with other stakeholders such as Training and Development, lead the production of training needs analysis for digital solutions including the Electronic Patient Record (EPR).

Responsible for development and delivery of high quality training programmes to staff to ensure high standards of care are provided to patients. This may involve delivering training in patient areas and therefore sensitivity will be required towards patients.

Plan and prepare for assessment and training sessions, ensuring at all times that the training objectives are met.

Plan and prioritise work to prescribed deadlines.

To participate in audit and service improvement activities as part of the wider Digital Heath Team work in relation to training and development of CDDFT staff.

Propose changes to policies/procedure that have impact on Care Croups and other Corporate Services in relation to digital solutions.

Ensure any appropriate databases/spreadsheets/trackers are maintained.

Provide and present reports on activity as requested.

Work on own initiative, escalate issues and report progress as required.

Use excellent organisational skills and use own initiative to co-ordinate, plan and organise a wide range of training activities to achieve training and development of digital solutions with minimal supervision.

To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget.

To provide advice and act as a role model to other members of the team.

To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety.

To supervise the junior members of the Digital Health Team.

To contribute to the day to day management of the directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of the service of the Digital Health Team.

To participate in the education and training of junior staff.

To involve patients and service users in the development of training for CDDFT.

Work alongside the wider CDDFT team responsible for digital solutions to ensure a joined up training approach.

Maintain a good understanding of both clinical and non-clinical workflows associated with the EPR and any digital solutions across CDDFT.

Develop ongoing teaching skills and competence in delivering education to support CDDFT staff particularly in using digital solutions including the Electronic Patient Record.

Responsible for ensuring that the needs of those patients on the wards or visiting the any education areas are met, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Support the delivery of quality assurance processes in line with Trust procedures.

Support the development and evaluation of training and development programmes.

Responsible for ensuring that equipment is stored, maintained, available and used appropriately by self and clients.

Responsible for providing guidance to administrative staff and the information and guidance necessary to support the programmes

Contribute to the dissemination of good practice through sharing ideas, knowledge and skills with other professionals and transference to own work environment

Plan and co-ordinate own day-to-day activities

Provide cover for colleagues across the Trust as necessary and at the demands of the service.

To keep updated in all issues/areas of knowledge relevant to the post

Any other duties commensurate with band.