Job summary
Digital Midwife Opportunity
New electronic patient record to be implemented
Established and experienced Digital team here to support this exciting journey with the right candidate for this exciting opportunity
The role of our Digital Midwife is an experienced Midwife with knowledge of digital issues and IT systems within maternity services. This role ensures that clinical practices supported by digital technology meet professional standards. The Digital Midwife is at the forefront of the digital maternity agenda, promoting changes in the profession by utilising digital technology to enhance service delivery, improve service users' experiences, and ensure quality and safety. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to identify and implement digital enablers that support timely service improvements.
The role will report to the Lead Digital Midwife and will have Professional Accountability to the Head of Midwifery. The Digital Midwife collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to foster effective working relationships both within and outside the maternity service. This role involves significant cross-boundary working, linking IT, system suppliers, and clinical staff to achieve safe and effective practice. A key aspect of this role is ensuring accurate data collection and quality from electronic systems, supporting both local and national data collection initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Support with sound leadership and guidance the Clinical, Operational and Technical teams in the safe and effective delivery of a Maternity EPR System
Influence and collaborate with colleagues in various disciplines, including system suppliers, to advocate for digital solutions that enhance maternity care.
Responsible for promoting digital transformation within maternity services, working to integrate digital processes into clinical practice
Provide digital leadership, support, and training to midwives and multidisciplinary team members
Act as a resource for Midwives and team members who lack digital confidence, offering transformational leadership that inspires and ensures the safe delivery of care using digital solutions.
A critical part of this role involves assessing and supporting the maternity IT systems to ensure it meets the needs of the entire maternity pathway. This includes system redesign, configuration, enhancements, and integration with other health solutions.
The successful candidate will work with the digital department to provide resilient system administration and user support.
The role involves conducting audits and reporting on system utilisation, acting on findings to uphold high standards of clinical practice
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Out of hours, shift work and On-call work to support services and system go lives is an expectation of the role however the focus of work will be in normal business hours.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Clinical midwifery expertise
2. Experience in using digital tools and systems within a healthcare setting
3. Experience in implementing or supporting digital projects.
4. Experience in staff training and development related to digital competencies.
5. A practising specialist Midwife
6. An experienced, autonomous Midwife
7. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
8. Awareness and previous involvement in Clinical digital safety and the processes involved.
9. Experience with risk management and the reporting of incidents
10. Working as part of project teams, or leading projects
Desirable
11. Previous experience in a similar level leadership role in digital health
12. Experience in change management and service improvement initiatives.
13. Coaching and teaching staff
14. Management and leadership experience
15. Experience working with regional or national groups
16. Experience in change management and service improvement initiatives.
17. Involvement in data analysis and interpretation to inform clinical practice.
Qualifications
Essential
18. Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
19. Evidence of continuous professional development in digital health or related fields.
20. Clinical Digital Risk management foundation course (e-learning and face-to-face session), or equivalent
21. Master's degree in a relevant field (, Health Informatics, Digital Health, Midwifery) or equivalent experience.
Desirable
22. Postgraduate qualification in Digital Health, Health Informatics, or related field.
23. Formal training in project management methodologies (, PRINCE2, Agile).
24. Clinical Digital Risk management training to level of Clinical Safety Officer
25. Formal leadership and management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
26. Specialist knowledge of IT systems or will be capable of developing
27. An expert knowledge of Digital Maternity Systems
28. A working knowledge of other IT systems used within the organisation
29. In-depth knowledge of maternity care pathways and clinical guidelines
30. Understanding of data protection and information governance standards.
31. Awareness of current trends and advancements in digital health
32. Highly developed knowledge of the acute care setting, with an understanding of the different services and roles involved in delivering care
33. Knowledge of the DCB0160 and DCB0129 standards
34. Understanding of the impacts of healthcare IT systems on clinical practice and patient care
Desirable
35. Knowledge of the Nervecentre EPR system
36. Knowledge of the Badger Net EPR system
37. Knowledge of local and national digital health strategies.
38. Familiarity with clinical coding and data quality standards.
Personal Skills
Essential
39. Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in electronic patient records (EPR) and other digital healthcare systems.
40. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to inform decision-making.
41. Passionate and proactive approach to embracing digital innovations
42. High level of motivation and commitment to improving maternity services.
43. Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to learn and evolve with the role.
44. Resilient and able to cope with the demands of a fast-paced healthcare environment.
45. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
46. Manage conflict and competing priorities
47. Influencing and persuading key stakeholders
48. Self-motivated and able to work independently
49. Able to develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
50. Competent use of Microsoft Suite of tools to support effective working
Desirable
51. Knowledge of current NHS digital strategies and initiatives
52. Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others.
Other
Essential
53. Ability to travel across sites within the Trust
54. Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the role