Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a specific interest in education to work with the Digital Health Team to support the service in the planning and delivery of digital health training and education. The post will work alongside the Digital Health Nurse Specialists and the IT training team to support and deliver ongoing education for clinical staff within the Trust. The postholder will also be required to initiate, investigate and support the development as well as the implementation of Digital Health projects.
Full and part time opportunities available
- Interview Date Thursday, 18 April 2024
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that you hold a current Healthcare Professional Registration as described in the job description and have recent experience of working with one of the Trusts Electronic Patient record systems supporting staff with training and education. You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and should hold a teaching or assessing qualification. We are looking for staff with experience in Digital Health, with a flexible and adaptable approach who can act as a resource and role model within the clinical areas.
Working alongside Digital Health Colleagues the successful candidate will lead, support and deliver on Digital Health Projects, supporting the departments in the implementation and ongoing review.
The post-holder will also have excellent communication and development skills, and a good understanding of the issues linked with current care / education issues. You should be self-motivated, an excellent communicator and have proven clinical and educational skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as autonomously.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To raise the profile of the Trust at local and national level. Contribute to the broader professional debates, developments and strategies within the Trust as required Support education of digital technologies within healthcare Support education of the NMC standards of practice in relation to record keeping within an electronic patient record Support education and audit of compliance against standards relating to record keeping within an EPR. Supporting the education of professional practice and accountability when using digital systems to support clinical care within the sphere of practice:o Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within Digital Healtho Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of staff.o Support the development of nursing practice within Digital Health and contribute to the body of NMAHP knowledge. Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and informally. Support a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate, support ward and departmental staff with optimisation, changes and developments within digital health solutions maintained by NuTH. Abide by Trust policies when dealing with complaints, accidents and incidents.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To raise the profile of the Trust at local and national level. Contribute to the broader professional debates, developments and strategies within the Trust as required Support education of digital technologies within healthcare Support education of the NMC standards of practice in relation to record keeping within an electronic patient record Support education and audit of compliance against standards relating to record keeping within an EPR. Supporting the education of professional practice and accountability when using digital systems to support clinical care within the sphere of practice:o Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within Digital Healtho Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of staff.o Support the development of nursing practice within Digital Health and contribute to the body of NMAHP knowledge. Identify all opportunities for themselves and others where learning can take place, both formally and informally. Support a Training Needs Analysis and maintain registers of training as appropriate, support ward and departmental staff with optimisation, changes and developments within digital health solutions maintained by NuTH. Abide by Trust policies when dealing with complaints, accidents and incidents.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse, (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in a health-related subject or evidence of degree level experience
- Mentor/Educator/Practice Assessor preparation qualification and maintains regular updates
Desirable
- Degree in health-related subject
- Valid driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience (postgraduate diploma level)
- Proven experience of change management
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
- Significant demonstrable experience of supporting learners in the practice environment
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has experience in presenting information to small groups
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills and proven ability to create and sustain a positive learning environment
- Able to work across disciplines and organisations
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
- Good IT skills
- Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse, (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in a health-related subject or evidence of degree level experience
- Mentor/Educator/Practice Assessor preparation qualification and maintains regular updates
Desirable
- Degree in health-related subject
- Valid driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience (postgraduate diploma level)
- Proven experience of change management
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
- Significant demonstrable experience of supporting learners in the practice environment
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has experience in presenting information to small groups
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills and proven ability to create and sustain a positive learning environment
- Able to work across disciplines and organisations
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
- Good IT skills
- Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
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).
