Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of digital links, training and clear strategies to support the digital agenda, supporting the on-going development of the maternity record and relevant information management and technology systems.
Professioal leadership acting as the midwifery digital specialist when representing internal and external meetings for Gateshead Health Trust
The post holder will, through audit and evaluation, ensure the provision of these services meets the needs of the service and local population.
Act as the clinical expert and professional resource for patients, their carers and the multi-professional team.
Work alongside the Lead Midwife for Risk, Safety and Quality, and the Practice Development midwife to ensure the service is fully compliant with safety and quality evidence requirements
Work collaboratively with the Local Maternity System and regional Public Health practitioners in developing appropriate pathways which align to the digital agenda
Providing management and leadership of champions in all areas
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate in depth specialist digital knowledge, skills and innovative practice leading the delivery of appropriate evidence based care
Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
- Be visible and proactive in all areas, including community led care, triage and assessment, antenatal wards and/or lead discussion regarding digital provisio
- Promote and lead on the introduction of any new initiatives relating to the maternity digital agenda
- Support the development and implementation of maternity quality and safety initiatives including;
- Maternity Safety Improvement Plan
- CNST Safety Standards
- Maternity Transformation Programme
- Participate in the development of maternity guidelines
- Actively engage with other agencies including voluntary and local authority provision to ensure collaborative learning and support
Work with clinical informatics, business managers and finance to assess the benefits of digital initiatives and local technology projects in order to implement digital change.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional support and guidance to midwifery and other staff in relation to digital midwifery
Take overall responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality
Provide and establish good positive working relationships with the Head of Midwifery, Community Lead, Team Managers, Ward Managers and their teams, and Practice Development Lead
Works as an effective and responsible team member and enables others to do so. Will support and help junior staff to organise their work
Contribute to the division and organisational strategies for raising the profile of patient and public involvement and embedding this within own sphere of practice. Actively encourage feedback from service users and educate staff around the advantages of obtaining this
Actively participate in local, national and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality. Ensuring engagement with the regional digital work stream
Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums. To work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure good quality data is recorded effectively
To develop effective lines of communication between the digital team and clinicians, through a variety of strategies
To develop and maintain good working relationships with the supplier of BadgerNet and other departments in the trust such as Health Informatics, Business Intelligence and the Patient Administration Team
Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers
To be responsible for disseminating important messages, memos, updates and information as required to ensure effective communication channels
Work collaboratively with the Chief Information Officer for the Trust and the Clinical safety Officer to drive safety
Ensure Service User engagement during the development and implementation and review of the maternity digital technology
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional support and guidance to midwifery and other staff in relation to digital midwifery
Take overall responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality
Provide and establish good positive working relationships with the Head of Midwifery, Community Lead, Team Managers, Ward Managers and their teams, and Practice Development Lead
Works as an effective and responsible team member and enables others to do so. Will support and help junior staff to organise their work
Contribute to the division and organisational strategies for raising the profile of patient and public involvement and embedding this within own sphere of practice. Actively encourage feedback from service users and educate staff around the advantages of obtaining this
Actively participate in local, national and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality. Ensuring engagement with the regional digital work stream
Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums. To work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure good quality data is recorded effectively
To develop effective lines of communication between the digital team and clinicians, through a variety of strategies
To develop and maintain good working relationships with the supplier of BadgerNet and other departments in the trust such as Health Informatics, Business Intelligence and the Patient Administration Team
Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers
To be responsible for disseminating important messages, memos, updates and information as required to ensure effective communication channels
Work collaboratively with the Chief Information Officer for the Trust and the Clinical safety Officer to drive safety
Ensure Service User engagement during the development and implementation and review of the maternity digital technology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- NMC Pin
Desirable
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant midwifery experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- NMC Pin
Desirable
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant midwifery experience
Desirable
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
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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).
