Job summary
The principal objective of this post is to provide the Senior Matron Clinical Nursing Informatics Lead with senior professional support in the modernisation of health service delivery, promoting new ways of working utilising information technology to improve access to clinical information and knowledge to enhance shared decision-making regarding patient care. The post holder will assist the Senior Matron Clinical Nursing Informatics Lead in representing the organisation while setting the strategic direction and operationalisation across the Health Board and NHS Wales with the national project team for the digitisation of nursing documentation and other nursing digitisation projects.
The aim of the digitisation programme is to improve patient care, experience and outcomes through the development of high-quality information, systems and technologies, applying the 'Once for Wales' principles wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
The Informatics Clinical Nurse Specialist will:
Play a key role and be visible across Swansea Bay UHB during the development and implementation of clinical information systems used by nursing professionals and nursing support workers, which will enhance and maintain patient safety and experience.
Advise and lead on digitisation of nursing processes and ways of working.
Contribute to decision making while supporting the Senior MatronClinical Nursing Informatics Leadin the leadership of, and development of the digitisation of nursing which will include projects such as the standardisation and digitisation of documentation working collaboratively across the Health Board with patients, carers, partners and professionals.
Contribute to national discussions on the design of solutions such as the Welsh Nursing Care Record as part of patients' digital health records.
The post holder, as an experienced registered nurse/midwife, will be accountable to the Health Board's Senior Matron/Clinical Nursing Informatics Lead.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a senior operational lead alongside the Health Boards Senior Matron Clinical Nursing Informatics Lead to integrate clinical and nursing digital projects across the organisation.
Communicate, translate and evaluate complex information to/from nursing and digital professionals, and wider multidisciplinary teams to support the ongoing development and transition to digital ways of working.
Develop and maintain open communication between clinical user groups to seek feedback and determine issues or problem areas at Health Board level.
Represent the Senior Matron Clinical Nursing Informatics Lead at relevant national forums relating to Digital where relevant to the nursing profession, which will include nursing documentation acting as the nursing representative for the Health Board.
Inform development and provide advice regarding new documentation at local and national level. This will involve close collaboration with a range of professional clinical experts and senior nursing leads.
Communicate with Digital teams in relation to nursing requirements based on technology and functionality.
Serve as an expert clinical resource for nursing staff regarding information systems.
Develop, plan and deliver training programmes to nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team for solutions such as Welsh Nursing Care Record, Signal, Hospital E-Prescribing and Medicines Administration and other relevant digital systems.
Operate independently to make sound judgement and decision making involving highly complex facts or situations across nursing and patient related activities in the context of the wider healthcare environment and their transitions through healthcare environments.
Advise and contribute to the identification and deployment of hardware and other associated devices and technology-related equipment.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a senior operational lead alongside the Health Boards Senior Matron Clinical Nursing Informatics Lead to integrate clinical and nursing digital projects across the organisation.
Communicate, translate and evaluate complex information to/from nursing and digital professionals, and wider multidisciplinary teams to support the ongoing development and transition to digital ways of working.
Develop and maintain open communication between clinical user groups to seek feedback and determine issues or problem areas at Health Board level.
Represent the Senior Matron Clinical Nursing Informatics Lead at relevant national forums relating to Digital where relevant to the nursing profession, which will include nursing documentation acting as the nursing representative for the Health Board.
Inform development and provide advice regarding new documentation at local and national level. This will involve close collaboration with a range of professional clinical experts and senior nursing leads.
Communicate with Digital teams in relation to nursing requirements based on technology and functionality.
Serve as an expert clinical resource for nursing staff regarding information systems.
Develop, plan and deliver training programmes to nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team for solutions such as Welsh Nursing Care Record, Signal, Hospital E-Prescribing and Medicines Administration and other relevant digital systems.
Operate independently to make sound judgement and decision making involving highly complex facts or situations across nursing and patient related activities in the context of the wider healthcare environment and their transitions through healthcare environments.
Advise and contribute to the identification and deployment of hardware and other associated devices and technology-related equipment.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Qualifications and or knowledge - RN/Midwife
- Knowledge of Informatics and/or project related experience
- Evidence of teaching/training in clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters Level Study
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education PGCE
- IQT Silver
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of post registration experience
- Extensive knowledge & experience of quality assurance undertaking nursing audits including nursing documentation
- Experience in delivering training and facilitation.
- Knowledge and application of change management process
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Clinically credible
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Effective presentation skills - from board to floor
Personal Attributes/ Values
Essential
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to deliver in a timely manner.
- Demonstrable ability to provide inspirational leadership and positivity regarding the digitisation agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Qualifications and or knowledge - RN/Midwife
- Knowledge of Informatics and/or project related experience
- Evidence of teaching/training in clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters Level Study
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education PGCE
- IQT Silver
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of post registration experience
- Extensive knowledge & experience of quality assurance undertaking nursing audits including nursing documentation
- Experience in delivering training and facilitation.
- Knowledge and application of change management process
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Clinically credible
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Effective presentation skills - from board to floor
Personal Attributes/ Values
Essential
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to deliver in a timely manner.
- Demonstrable ability to provide inspirational leadership and positivity regarding the digitisation agenda
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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea Bay UHB HQ Baglan
1 Talbot Gateway Baglan Energy Park
Baglan Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
