The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Practitioner

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

22.5 hours per week

This role plays a part in driving digital innovation within the 019 service, ensuring technology is effectively integrated to enhance care, improve communication, & support service development. The post holder provides regular updates on digital developments to managers & teams, ensuring colleagues are informed, confident, & supported in adopting new systems. They champion service user engagement in the design, implementation, & review of digital tools, ensuring developments are responsive to the needs of children, young people, & families.

A core responsibility is to act as a change agent for technology, balancing innovation with realistic service needs including contributing to TRFTs digital strategy, supporting business proposals for new functionality, & helping shape workforce training to build digital confidence & capability. The post holder ensures information used digitally is accurate, current, & evidence-based, while disseminating updates & best practice across the service.

Through participation in research, clinical audit & benchmarking, the role evaluates the impact of digital solutions & promotes quality improvement. By collaborating with the Matron, Service Manager & Team Leaders, the post holder helps drive forward TRFTs digital maturity strategy, ensuring staff are equipped, service delivery is efficient, & outcomes for families are improved. The role blends clinical insight with digital expertise to modernise & strengthen the 019 service.

Main duties of the job

Maintain confidentiality and safeguard client/staff information in line with TRFT, FOI and Caldicott principles.
Communicate complex, sensitive information with discretion, promoting trust and respect.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, governance standards and statutory guidance.
Keep accurate, contemporaneous records and role model professional documentation
Support digital developments, engage service users and update managers/colleagues.
Deliver high-quality client care through assessment, intervention and follow-up, escalating when needed.
Work collaboratively with GP practices, schools, Early Help, police and other agencies to meet objectives
Support induction, training, mentoring and supervision of staff and students; promote CPD.
Ensure adherence to Trust policies, training compliance and participation in safeguarding/clinical supervision.
Facilitate e-learning, disseminate evidence-based updates and contribute to service improvements
Participate in research, audit, benchmarking and quality initiatives.
Contribute to TRFTs digital and service development strategies, including management of digital platforms.
Maintain safe working practices, complete risk assessments, follow infection control and manage challenges with resilience.
Uphold TRFT values, prioritise effectively and support a positive, learning-focused environment.

Fixed Term 24 months potential for this to become permanent after fixed term period

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-06-062

Job locations

Rotherham Community Health Centre

Greasbrough Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant professional background in digital health, public health, or health communications with equivalent demonstrable experience
The successful candidate must hold a SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing
Training in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults (Level 3 or willingness to achieve
Willingness to undertake further training
Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to this post

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development relevant to digital health, communication, or public health

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children, young people, and families in a health, care or community setting
Electronic record keeping experience
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Experience of working with children.
Experience of working in a community setting
Health Promotion experience

Desirable

Experience in creating and managing digital content for professional use (e.g. social media, websites, apps)
Experience responding to digital enquiries or messages from service users, ideally in a healthcare or public service context
Experience using digital systems such web content management systems, or app back-end platform
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop health promotion content or campaigns

Knowledge

Essential

A good understanding of child development
Demonstrates an understanding of research and audit processes
Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Desirable

Demonstrates an awareness of 0- 19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care

Essential

Registered health professional (e.g. Nurse, Midwife, SCPHN, or
equivalent) with current NMC registration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant professional background in digital health, public health, or health communications with equivalent demonstrable experience
The successful candidate must hold a SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing
Training in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults (Level 3 or willingness to achieve
Willingness to undertake further training
Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to this post

Desirable

Evidence of continued professional development relevant to digital health, communication, or public health

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children, young people, and families in a health, care or community setting
Electronic record keeping experience
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
Experience of working with children.
Experience of working in a community setting
Health Promotion experience

Desirable

Experience in creating and managing digital content for professional use (e.g. social media, websites, apps)
Experience responding to digital enquiries or messages from service users, ideally in a healthcare or public service context
Experience using digital systems such web content management systems, or app back-end platform
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop health promotion content or campaigns

Knowledge

Essential

A good understanding of child development
Demonstrates an understanding of research and audit processes
Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Desirable

Demonstrates an awareness of 0- 19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care

Essential

Registered health professional (e.g. Nurse, Midwife, SCPHN, or
equivalent) with current NMC registration

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.