Job summary
The Digital Health Team at County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are
excited to offer a Digital Nurse Specialist secondmnet for 6 months to
cover maternity leave . To support the Senior Digital Specialist Nurse in the
development, implementation and management of digital projects across the
trust. The Digital Specialist Nurse Service are a dedicated team who provide a
robust service actively managing the electronic patient record (EPR) with a key
responsibility for delivering training to all staff. A candidate working in the
community setting with knowledge of SystmOne would be encouraged to apply to
fufil our future ambitions with the digital agenda for Nursing. As we move
through the digital age in healthcare the successful post holder will have an
active involvement in future digital projects and EPR developments as
identified by the trust in line with its evolving clinical and quality
strategy. The Digital Specialist Nurse will also help guide and manage other
members of the Digital Specialist Nurse Service.
Main duties of the job
Participate
in the design and implementation of future developments of the trusts EPR as
delegated by the Senior Digital Nurse
Provide daily at the elbow
support across the organisation to all clinicians to support the use of digital
solutions at CDDFT
Work directly under the
Senior Digital Nurse and Digital Midwife firstly then in partnership with the
wider members of the Digital Specialist Nurse Service to ensure the service is
joined up, well-structured and robust
Actively contribute to the
development of projects as directed by the Senior Digital Nurse but also
encourage innovation by sharing any key areas of potential development with the
Senior Digital Nurse & Digital Matron as required
Identify, escalate and
proactively manage any risks associated with any digital project by working
closely with the Clinical Safety Matron & wider Digital Health Team
Provide senior support to
junior members of the Digital Health Team including appraisals etc.
Act
as an expert resource for all care groups in any aspect of the Digital Nurse
Service including digital solutions and escalate appropriately an in a timely
manner any concerns raised to the Senior Nurse
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
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.
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
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate
in the design and implementation of future developments of the trusts EPR as
delegated by the Senior Digital Nurse
Provide daily at the elbow
support across the organisation to all clinicians to support the use of digital
solutions at CDDFT
Work directly under the
Senior Digital Nurse and Digital Midwife firstly then in partnership with the
wider members of the Digital Specialist Nurse Service to ensure the service is
joined up, well-structured and robust
Actively contribute to the
development of projects as directed by the Senior Digital Nurse but also
encourage innovation by sharing any key areas of potential development with the
Senior Digital Nurse & Digital Matron as required
Identify, escalate and
proactively manage any risks associated with any digital project by working
closely with the Clinical Safety Matron & wider Digital Health Team
Provide senior support to
junior members of the Digital Health Team including appraisals etc.
Act
as an expert resource for all care groups in any aspect of the Digital Nurse
Service including digital solutions and escalate appropriately an in a timely
manner any concerns raised to the Senior Nurse
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate
in the design and implementation of future developments of the trusts EPR as
delegated by the Senior Digital Nurse
Provide daily at the elbow
support across the organisation to all clinicians to support the use of digital
solutions at CDDFT
Work directly under the
Senior Digital Nurse and Digital Midwife firstly then in partnership with the
wider members of the Digital Specialist Nurse Service to ensure the service is
joined up, well-structured and robust
Actively contribute to the
development of projects as directed by the Senior Digital Nurse but also
encourage innovation by sharing any key areas of potential development with the
Senior Digital Nurse & Digital Matron as required
Identify, escalate and
proactively manage any risks associated with any digital project by working
closely with the Clinical Safety Matron & wider Digital Health Team
Provide senior support to
junior members of the Digital Health Team including appraisals etc.
Act
as an expert resource for all care groups in any aspect of the Digital Nurse
Service including digital solutions and escalate appropriately an in a timely
manner any concerns raised to the Senior Nurse
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Nurse or Midwife; NMC registrant
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching qualification (998 or C&G) or relevant teaching experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make and maintain good relationships with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
- Ability to work independently and prioritise
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel frequently between hospital sites to deliver support or training which could be over a range of shift times e.g. nights or weekends.
Experience
Essential
- Involvement in Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Experience of developing and delivering training
- Experience of working within protocols
- Specialist knowledge of working with clinical systems such as the EPR, BadgerNet or SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant health care subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Nurse or Midwife; NMC registrant
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching qualification (998 or C&G) or relevant teaching experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make and maintain good relationships with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
- Ability to work independently and prioritise
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel frequently between hospital sites to deliver support or training which could be over a range of shift times e.g. nights or weekends.
Experience
Essential
- Involvement in Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Experience of developing and delivering training
- Experience of working within protocols
- Specialist knowledge of working with clinical systems such as the EPR, BadgerNet or SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant health care subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
