Job summary
The post holder will serve as a member of the Nursing and Allied Information Officer Team.
Use professional and clinical experience to provide advice to the wider team, contributing to Epic optimisation, Trust-wide projects, and innovative solutions. The wider team will include (but is not limited to): Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Team;Digital, Research Innovation and Enterprise (DRIVE) and Digital Research Environment (DRE);Transformation Programme and Projects Team.
Serve as a liaison between the EPR Team and clinical Allied Health Professional teams.
Actively contribute to the AHP strategy in delivery of care, promotion of digital technology and innovation, and visions for the future.
Main duties of the job
Communication & Collaborationwith a variety of teams across the organisation and externally, providing guidance and support, and learning from others.
Strategy & Leadershipto support strategic plans for the organisation and support advancement of digital innovation.
Qualityimprovement, working as a change agent and providing critical analysis and recommendations.
Patient Safetyconsiderations at all times to ensure changes are understood, policies and procedures are followed, and data is used appropriately.
Technologyused to support delivery of the digital roadmap and users are encouraged to embrace digital innovative ways of working.
The post holder will be responsible for own area of work, working with support to plan and organise workload to meet multiple and often conflicting deadlines.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive and up to date knowledge of AHP and other clinical, administrative, and operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
- Excellent clinical and managerial knowledge of one or more specific area, including knowledge of relevant operational policies and procedures
- Experience of using an EPR in clinical practice
- Knowledge of Information Governance, SOP's and other professional standards of practice or other regulations.
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of identifying, reporting, and managing clinical risk and taking action to improve processes
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience as a team leader at a senior level
- Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation and deployment of clinical systems and associated technology
- Experience of line-managing staff, including performing appraisals
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to impart complex information and knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff into achieving a common goal
- Ability to delegate, prioritise, and manage conflicting demands
- Ability to work under significant pressure to achieve deadlines whilst managing frequent interruptions
- Ability to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
- Ability to resolve problems and conflicts by making informed decisions based on complex facts from a range of sources
- Flexible approach to working hours
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional qualification representative of allied professionals
- Relevant First Degree in health care related subject
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
Desirable
- Informatics or Leadership qualification
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive and up to date knowledge of AHP and other clinical, administrative, and operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
- Excellent clinical and managerial knowledge of one or more specific area, including knowledge of relevant operational policies and procedures
- Experience of using an EPR in clinical practice
- Knowledge of Information Governance, SOP's and other professional standards of practice or other regulations.
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of identifying, reporting, and managing clinical risk and taking action to improve processes
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience as a team leader at a senior level
- Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation and deployment of clinical systems and associated technology
- Experience of line-managing staff, including performing appraisals
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to impart complex information and knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff into achieving a common goal
- Ability to delegate, prioritise, and manage conflicting demands
- Ability to work under significant pressure to achieve deadlines whilst managing frequent interruptions
- Ability to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
- Ability to resolve problems and conflicts by making informed decisions based on complex facts from a range of sources
- Flexible approach to working hours
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional qualification representative of allied professionals
- Relevant First Degree in health care related subject
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
Desirable
- Informatics or Leadership qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
