Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Digital Practitioner

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Job summary

Are you organised, enthusiastic, motivated and a good communicator looking for a new challenge in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for the technically minded individual who has a passion for digital transformation to join our digital clinical information team

The role is a specialist role, and its focus is upon the clinical benefit, safety and effectiveness of the technologies deployed to critical care across both the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Units. You will be involved in the maintenance and ongoing development of the digital information system including ongoing staff training.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will use their clinical and technical knowledge and experience to

  • support the introduction and use of digital technologies to the benefit of patient, carers and staff, supporting the clinical teams in the new ways of working ensuring they are able to adopt the new solutions,
  • continually develop and optimise the electronic healthcare record,
  • work in conjunction with colleagues and clinicians to identify clinical risks in the deployment and use of health technologies and recommend ways to manage and/or mitigate those risks.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6727881

Job locations

Trust Wide (DRI & BASS)

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Bachelors' degree in nursing/health or equivalent academic credits Completion of specialist academic Critical Care modules or equivalent.
  • Registered Mentor or equivalent experience / qualification.
  • Compliance with all Mandatory training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of providing training in a variety of formats, such as individual and group sessions.
  • Proven experience of leading and managing change
  • Ability to demonstrate a broad knowledge of secondary care patient pathways
  • Direct experience of leading a change project alongside an in-depth understanding of the electronic record and application of the program.
  • Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of designing training packages
  • Knowledge and experience of the Project and Programme Management, Delivery and Post Implementation Cycle

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Good communicator
  • An ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Provide evidence of encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Advanced IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Bachelors' degree in nursing/health or equivalent academic credits Completion of specialist academic Critical Care modules or equivalent.
  • Registered Mentor or equivalent experience / qualification.
  • Compliance with all Mandatory training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of providing training in a variety of formats, such as individual and group sessions.
  • Proven experience of leading and managing change
  • Ability to demonstrate a broad knowledge of secondary care patient pathways
  • Direct experience of leading a change project alongside an in-depth understanding of the electronic record and application of the program.
  • Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of designing training packages
  • Knowledge and experience of the Project and Programme Management, Delivery and Post Implementation Cycle

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Good communicator
  • An ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Provide evidence of encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Advanced IT 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Trust Wide (DRI & BASS)

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Trust Wide (DRI & BASS)

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Digital Practitioner

Andrew Foulds

andrewfoulds@nhs.net

01302644426

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6727881

Job locations

Trust Wide (DRI & BASS)

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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