Job summary
The role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First Recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Post Holder will be a registered midwife with clinical expertise.
The post is a key role within the division working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the information recorded is accurate and used appropriately in accordance with the data protection policy, and for the purpose for which it is collected.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day system administration of the maternity information system(s) and its development, as required to fulfil the needs of the maternity service.
The post holder will be the expert for current/future RCHT maternity system and will use their knowledge and negotiating skills to help improve the service to support safer care.
They will help champion the use of maternity dataset to inform changes across the network and will work with key stakeholders to maximise its purpose.
For further information please contact Trudie Ronerts, interim DDOM on 07771614842 or Trudie.roberts1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide expert advice on the maternity digital information systems.
To lead on clinical issues arising from the maternity digital information systems
Liaise with other members of RCHT multi-disciplinary teams
Co-ordinate the workload of the digital teams at RCHT and national maternity digital networks
To support Midwives to enable them to fulfil their roles through support and learning for the maternity digital systems
To liaise and link with RCHT IT division, clinical coding, business intelligence , Child health and Neonatal unit.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- IT Experience
Desirable
- Management and Leadership training
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience including experience in all areas of midwifery
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, acting as a role model to staff.
- Act as a role model in the promotion of midwifery led care Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship and mentorship skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- IT Experience
Desirable
- Management and Leadership training
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience including experience in all areas of midwifery
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, acting as a role model to staff.
- Act as a role model in the promotion of midwifery led care Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship and mentorship skills
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.
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.
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).
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