Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Information Officer

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Job summary

Are you a registered nurse with a passion for digital innovation and clinical transformation? We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Nursing Information Officer to join our Digital Clinical Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of digitally-enabled change that enhances the way we deliver care to our patients.

This is a fixed term position ending 31 March 2026. The working pattern is typically Mon -- Fri, with a requirement to work out-of-hours (OOH) on an ad-hoc basis.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Information Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting both the digital and operational clinical teams. You'll lead on a range of activities including staff and patient engagement, solution design, testing, piloting, auditing, training, and implementation of new digital tools and systems.

You'll act as a bridge between clinical staff and digital teams, ensuring that new systems and processes are safe, user-friendly, and deliver tangible benefits to patient care. Your clinical expertise will help shape digital solutions that meet the real-world needs of staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support delivery of digital transformation and optimisation plans
  • Engage with staff and patient groups to drive change
  • Redesign and improve existing business and clinical processes
  • Support pilots, audits, training, and implementation of digital tools
  • Ensure clear communication between stakeholders at all levels
  • Conduct one clinical shift per month to maintain up-to-date practice
  • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and training material
  • Work independently and manage multiple priorities across projects

You'll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team committed to transforming healthcare through digital innovation. This role offers you the chance to shape the future of clinical services, improve patient outcomes, and work in a supportive and flexible environment where your contributions make a real difference.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath-taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-1870

Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN - Diploma or equivalent knowledge and working towards or willing to work towards degree level
  • Evidence of post registration qualification

Desirable

  • Teaching/ Mentorship/Training qualification
  • IT or Digital based qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration lived experience
  • Extensive and up to date knowledge of nursing role(s) including NMC standards and requirements
  • Sound working knowledge of working practices within a ward/or out-patient clinic environment
  • Use of clinical computer systems and familiarity with the Trusts Clinical IT systems

Desirable

  • Knowledge and practical experience of change management and business re-design
  • Business Process mapping and workflow diagram techniques and applications
  • NHS Policies and Strategies, including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Able to troubleshoot and problem solve
  • Able to work in a team with good interpersonal skills including tact, discretion and empathy
  • Able to drive with a valid UK driving license

Desirable

  • Experience in working within a project environment delivering business process/change initiatives across a service/department
  • Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN - Diploma or equivalent knowledge and working towards or willing to work towards degree level
  • Evidence of post registration qualification

Desirable

  • Teaching/ Mentorship/Training qualification
  • IT or Digital based qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration lived experience
  • Extensive and up to date knowledge of nursing role(s) including NMC standards and requirements
  • Sound working knowledge of working practices within a ward/or out-patient clinic environment
  • Use of clinical computer systems and familiarity with the Trusts Clinical IT systems

Desirable

  • Knowledge and practical experience of change management and business re-design
  • Business Process mapping and workflow diagram techniques and applications
  • NHS Policies and Strategies, including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Able to troubleshoot and problem solve
  • Able to work in a team with good interpersonal skills including tact, discretion and empathy
  • Able to drive with a valid UK driving license

Desirable

  • Experience in working within a project environment delivering business process/change initiatives across a service/department
  • Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

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.

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.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Nyasha Mudawanhu

nyasha.mudawanhu@somersetft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-1870

Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

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