Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Digital Lead Midwife Band 8a This role is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
We are seeking a dynamic Digital Lead Midwife to join the senior leadership team within the Perinatal Services at Great Western Hospitals. The Digital Lead Midwife role will be the clinical lead in the implementation of digital programmes and will engage clinical staff in capturing requirements for clinical digital solutions and the provision of professional advice to the implementation teams.
The post holder will work closely with teams to promote the uptake of digital technology and lead the digital team in identifying, evaluating and coordinating developments with associated clinical digital systems and devices. This will include validating clinical content, engaging with service users, liaising with appropriate Trust Clinical Groups and Services and planning the utilisation of the collected data to transform clinical safety and effectiveness within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Digital Lead Midwife role requires a strong clinical background and experience in teaching and training. The role will involve presentations and training sessions as well as providing clinical guidance to both the project team (in dealing with raised clinical issues) and to practitioners, supporting them to use digital technology in their clinical practice. This will include supporting the service user interfaces to ensure digital solutions are accessible to all.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about how technology can be used in healthcare to improve outcomes, has an understanding of digital healthcare and can provide compassionate leadership in delivering project outcomes.
Job responsibilities
To lead and support the strategy, design, development and further implementation of the digital maternity solution across the Trust. Provide support and leadership to all organisations developing maternity systems within the Trust. To maintain and optimise a clinically focused, evidence-based maternity system to ensure information systems support delivery of best practice clinical care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Degree in Midwifery
* Evidence of recent post registration continuous professional development/qualification
* Masters level study (or working towards)
Experience
* Significant experience in a senior midwifery/nursing position at Band 7 or above and currently working in a leadership role.
* Experience of midwifery practice in hospital and community settings.
* High degree of professional development.
* Experience in writing reports/presenting information internally/externally in a timely manner to a range of Senior Managers.
* Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team working with local and external teams, acting as an ambassador of a specialty.
* Experience of leadership and problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience.
* Experience in setting and achieving objectives/KPI's.
* Evidence and experience in delivering midwifery operational and strategic performance.
Knowledge
* Continuing Professional Development as required by the NMC.
* Excellent skills with IT systems and a strong understanding of maternity and organisational IT systems.
* Aware of current developments in maternity and relevant specialist clinical practices.
* Able to demonstrate effective leadership style.
* Advanced decision-making skills with the ability to think, plan and deliver strategically.
* Ability to work to tight and changing deadlines.
* Excellent written and oral presentation and organisational skills.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Effective advanced communication skills, ability to produce and comment on complex reports, policies, protocols, and guidelines.
* Knowledge of and use of computers in health care.
* Can demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, the concept of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement, and evidence-based practice associated with the portfolio.
* Can demonstrate working knowledge of relevant statute, intercollegiate guidance, literature, research, and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care, with a clear understanding and knowledge of National Policy directives/changes associated with nursing/midwifery practice.
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.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum
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