Job summary Following the secondment of the substantive role holder, an opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term post/secondment to be a lead nurse for Digital, working closely with the Trust Chief Clinical Information Officer and the Trust Nursing and Quality leadership team The post holder will be a key player in helping to realise the trust's digital vision alongside the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), the Nursing teams and the other members of Health Informatics team, in order to deliver high quality and safe care. They will provide strong leadership to, and on behalf of the Clinical Safety team in order to support other teams in delivering agreed objectives and providing constructive challenge to improve decision-making and outcomes. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of need of clinically approved technological solutions within the nursing and allied health professional environment, and to contribute to the wider digital needs of the organisation. They will work closely with the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO). They will also provide day-to-day management of the clinical facilitators (staff with clinical backgrounds) within the Health Informatics team. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CS2693-MF Job locations Sceptre Point Preston PR5 6AW Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse on the NMC register Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience and training. Knowledge Essential Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy. Detailed understanding of professional nursing issues. Knowledge of NHS targets, definitions and service improvement methodologies Knowledge of change management and service improvement methods. Experience Essential Evidence of clinical leadership in the field of Information Technology. Evidence of clinical leadership. Experience of facilitating change in large and diverse clinical teams. Experience of a clinically led managerially supported organisation. Significant management experience in the NHS. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse on the NMC register Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience and training. Knowledge Essential Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy. Detailed understanding of professional nursing issues. Knowledge of NHS targets, definitions and service improvement methodologies Knowledge of change management and service improvement methods. Experience Essential Evidence of clinical leadership in the field of Information Technology. Evidence of clinical leadership. Experience of facilitating change in large and diverse clinical teams. Experience of a clinically led managerially supported organisation. Significant management experience in the NHS. 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. 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. 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Sceptre Point Preston PR5 6AW Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)