Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior nurse to lead the Clinical Informatics Team. You will provide strategic clinical leadership for the development of the long-term vision and strategic plans for digital transformation projects in Hywel Dda University Health Board. This will include WNCR systems, Epma, eObs, eflow and other digital systems. You will advise on national and local policy development and lead on the development of local clinical and digital standards and protocols, including clinical digital risk management. You will also provide clinical professional advice regarding digital system development and deployment ensuring digital ways of working supports accountable clinical practice and quality patient care. You will lead a team implementing these changes across the health board working closely with the Head of Nursing for Professional Standards and Digital Informatics.
Main duties of the job
o Translate and implement the high-level digital strategy of the health boardinto the clinical workforce.o Provide leadership for the development and delivery of a statutory digital patient safety strategy and standards in the health boardo Act as an expert clinician reviewing Health Information Systems to identify strategic fit and risk / benefit analysis.o Work autonomously to ensure complex decision making, prompting implementation of evidence-based interventions when digital patientsafety incidents are identifiedo Work closely with the Patient Safety Team to ensure patient safety in relation to digital and informatics systems as a Clinical Safety Officer.o Work with the Head of Nursing for Professional Standards and Digital Informatics to lead on nursing informatics work ondigital solutions to ensure the effective technology into nursing and wider MDTpractice.o Take responsibility for the management and investigation of clinical incidents related to digital solutions ensuring learning and appropriateaction is disseminatedo Represent the Health Board at national level and will advise on national digital application, health informatics policies and strategies suchas the Welsh Nursing Care Record (WNCR) and hospital electronic prescribing and administration (ePMA), eObs, patient flow
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 31/10/2025
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 31/10/2025
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with the NMC or Registered Allied Health Professional
- Master's Degree and Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses
- Knowledge of NHS service management and workforce redesign
Desirable
- Leadership and Management/ Digital qualification - post registration
- A PGCE or teaching qualification or demonstrable experience in delivering training
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)
- Clinical Safety Officer training and certification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at a senior nursing level and acting as an interface between clinical, managerial, operational and digital colleagues
- Experience of undertaking nursing audits, including nursing documentation
- Expertise in delivering training
- Experience of delivering and leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements across clinical service
Desirable
- Experience of project management and change processes
- Experience of working on and leading Welsh digital systems and projects
- Experience of working closely with national teams including DHCW
- Experience of implementation of quality systems that deliver end users benefits in managing clinical digital systems
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with the NMC or Registered Allied Health Professional
- Master's Degree and Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses
- Knowledge of NHS service management and workforce redesign
Desirable
- Leadership and Management/ Digital qualification - post registration
- A PGCE or teaching qualification or demonstrable experience in delivering training
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)
- Clinical Safety Officer training and certification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at a senior nursing level and acting as an interface between clinical, managerial, operational and digital colleagues
- Experience of undertaking nursing audits, including nursing documentation
- Expertise in delivering training
- Experience of delivering and leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements across clinical service
Desirable
- Experience of project management and change processes
- Experience of working on and leading Welsh digital systems and projects
- Experience of working closely with national teams including DHCW
- Experience of implementation of quality systems that deliver end users benefits in managing clinical digital systems
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
