Job overview Reporting to the Chief Nursing Information Officer, the Lead Digital nurse will provide leadership support of the clinical informatics, strategy, development and implementation of digital systems.
They will champion data quality and interoperability, navigating barriers to improved data integration and analyses.
They will combine knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts, and change management to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, effective, and efficient use of health IT in clinical settings.
The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
They will champion quality, patient safety and experience acting as an advocate for patients.
Main duties of the job The post holder will champion digital technology as an intrinsic part of daily clinician activities and the benefits this can provide across all clinical specialities and disciplines.
In addition, this role will also provide leadership to members of the workforce who find digital technology challenging or are resistant to change.The post holder will be a strong leader with technical and learning expertise to enable them to deliver high-profile learning and support programs for digital initiatives across the Trust.
This includes leading the integration of digital learning and supporting the vision to deliver first-class learning packages and support to clinical staff.
Communicate and lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive forward-thinking and ambitious change, communication and training strategies for all digital initiatives throughout the Trust(s).
To ensure that there are effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments within the organisation including conducting workshops, presentations and proactive engagement directly with clinicians at all levels.The post holder will be an ambassador for using technology to deliver training on demand to fit the needs of busy clinical staff.To demonstrate professional leadership and act as a role model.Motivate and empower staff by ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
Working for our organisation MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff.
We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly?
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.
The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites.
The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: 19th December 2024Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications.
Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria To hold the appropriate registration (e.g.NMC) for the area of speciality.Mentorship course Experience Essential criteria Experience in staff/practice development including undertaking appraisals and Personal development plans.Experience in audit / research-based practice.Experience in Clinical SupervisionExperience in audit / research-based practice.
Desirable criteria Experience in analysing detailed information.
Skills Essential criteria Awareness of government-led and professional issues relating to nursing/patient care.Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this affects their role.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Strong leadership and teamwork skills.Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings.
Desirable criteria Ability to actively participate in and develop initiatives from the NHS Plan.Ability to use and understand Electronic Patient Records (EPR).