Digital Nurse

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Involvement in Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Experience of developing and delivering training
• Experience of working within protocols
• Specialist knowledge of working with digital clinical systems such as EPR, BadgerNet or SystmOne

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Nurse or Midwife; NMC registrant

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in a relevant health care subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating Systems Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to present a positive and professional image at all times. Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload effectively Adaptable, determined, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people Good organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide support to Trust staff. Ability to work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams/ patients and their carers Capable of working in a demanding environment To take on additional responsibilities in department area of specialty

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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)