Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated, and enthusiastic midwife to join the Midwifery Digital Team at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent basis. We have recently changed over to badgernet and are really excited to move forward to the next step in our digital journey
The post holder will work alongside the senior team to ensure the development of maternity information systems, support the integration of digital technology across maternity, and ensure that clinical practice aligns with professional standards. Through clinical expertise, leadership, and innovation, the post holder will play a key role in enhancing digital maternity services and improving patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and support the implementation and training of staff in the use of digital maternity record and associated systems across the maternity services, and new digital systems
- To maintain and improve data quality within the Maternity Unit, ensuring providing correct validation of the data required for local and national reporting.
- To track freedom of information requests within the maternity services
- To be the main point of contact within the unit for queries and issues regarding data quality.
- To work and resolve errors and outstanding issues within the system as agreed by maternity systems developers.
- To work and resolve errors and outstanding issues within the maternity digital system, liaising with the support team.
- To work closely with the IT department.
- To participate in audits as appropriate to the role.
- To produce reports as required from the Maternity Management Team to provide evidence required by the CCG and local and national agencies.
- To work closely with the Maternity Clinical Governance Team in preparing data for the Maternity Dashboard and trends analysis.
- To advise on further development requirements in identified from National Guidelines and recommendations from audit i.e. NICE.
- To assist and monitor training progress of all midwives.
- To work clinically in all areas of Maternity as service needs dictate.
- To Support Maternity unit in implementing the new digital solution
- To Support the clinical settings as a super user or digital champion
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife currently registered to practice.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of Post-registration education
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical midwifery expertise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work as an autonomous midwifery practitioner
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Proven skills in change management
- Teaching skills
- Understanding different IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Post preceptor midwifery experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- All round midwifery experience in both hospital & community
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Up-to date and in-depth knowledge of current professional issues both locally and nationally
- Knowledge of NMC Rules and Code of Practice
- Understanding the use of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current professional issues and health care legislation
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to deal calmly with a range of personalities and situations
- Understanding of the importance of being a role model to other staff
- Committed to the Unit's developments
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality service to women
- Enjoy teaching and the development of individuals
- Valuing diversity
- Able to work internal rotation and on call duties
- Able to work flexibly
- Non-judgmental
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife currently registered to practice.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of Post-registration education
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical midwifery expertise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work as an autonomous midwifery practitioner
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Proven skills in change management
- Teaching skills
- Understanding different IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Post preceptor midwifery experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- All round midwifery experience in both hospital & community
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Up-to date and in-depth knowledge of current professional issues both locally and nationally
- Knowledge of NMC Rules and Code of Practice
- Understanding the use of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current professional issues and health care legislation
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to deal calmly with a range of personalities and situations
- Understanding of the importance of being a role model to other staff
- Committed to the Unit's developments
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality service to women
- Enjoy teaching and the development of individuals
- Valuing diversity
- Able to work internal rotation and on call duties
- Able to work flexibly
- Non-judgmental
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).
