Job summary This is an exciting secondment opportunity for a senior nurse leader who has a passion for the digital agenda and the transformation of services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our fantastic team and help us make a positive difference for our staff and patients. You will have extensive experience of leading improvements and you will be someone with excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can do' approach You will take a principle role in advancing the Trust's digital agenda, providing direction and nursing leadership for digital transformation across the organisation. In this role, you will encourage and support clinical colleagues to embrace digital change, ensuring transformation is innovative and responsive with a clear focus on the quality of staff and patient experience. You will be someone with demonstrable digital knowledge, project and operational delivery, excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, utilising the Trust's quality improvement methodology, Improving Together. Main duties of the job The CNIO is responsible for strategic and operational nursing leadership in the development, deployment, re-engineering, optimisation and integration of clinical information systems to support nursing and patient care. The post holder will provide strategic clinical advice and guidance, working collaboratively with key stakeholders, to provide direction and nursing leadership to lead digital transformation across the Trust A key aspect of this role will be to encourage and support clinical colleagues to embrace transformational change associated with the digital agenda and to act as a liaison between the Trust's clinical collective and the IM&T digitisation programme. The CNIO will pioneer new ways of working and promote the "art of the possible". They will lead on the promotion, innovation and transformation of clinical services and pathways using information and technologies across nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals' (AHPs) workforces to support and improve: Patient outcomes and efficiency Clinical safety Integrated care across partners and commissioners Digital empowerment of patients and citizens Benefits realisation of digital initiatives The post holder will provide expert and senior clinical advice into the Digital Transformation Programme, taking the lead on projects as appropriate. The post holder will have management and budgetary responsibilities for teams within the wider IM&T portfolio. About us At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 427-6769226 Job locations Royal United Hospitals Bath Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree level or equivalent Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Leadership programme or evidence of leadership development Knowledge of the NHS national and local Agenda Desirable Management /Leadership qualification PG Diploma or Degree in informatics/IT Knowledge Essential Demonstrable experience of a senior management position within Nursing, Midwifery roles Expert proven knowledge of patient care pathways & patient flow Extensive experience of working at a senior level and acting as an interface between clinical, managerial operational and digital colleagues Experience of delivering of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements across the clinical service Quality Improvement Skills and evidence of leading a Trust Wide QI project Desirable Experience of implementation of software systems Knowledge of procurement law relating to health and IT system Specific Skills Essential Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice. Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care Demonstrate ability to interpret and analyse data Highly effective communication skills - able to communicate verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree level or equivalent Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Leadership programme or evidence of leadership development Knowledge of the NHS national and local Agenda Desirable Management /Leadership qualification PG Diploma or Degree in informatics/IT Knowledge Essential Demonstrable experience of a senior management position within Nursing, Midwifery roles Expert proven knowledge of patient care pathways & patient flow Extensive experience of working at a senior level and acting as an interface between clinical, managerial operational and digital colleagues Experience of delivering of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements across the clinical service Quality Improvement Skills and evidence of leading a Trust Wide QI project Desirable Experience of implementation of software systems Knowledge of procurement law relating to health and IT system Specific Skills Essential Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice. Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care Demonstrate ability to interpret and analyse data Highly effective communication skills - able to communicate verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives 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). 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. 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 Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal United Hospitals Bath Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)