Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Maternity Digital Lead Midwife

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

A digital lead midwife responsible for managing the Maternity Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System; Badgernet. This includes operation of the EPR service, the service support arrangements and sustainability of the system. You will be responsible for managing support partners in the delivery of the service, user training, redesign, enhancements and configuration to ensure the solution delivers the clinical record to the highest possible standard. Will work effectively within the multidisciplinary team in relation to the EPR and must have expert knowledge of the EPR system providing system user support, promotion of good practice, assessment of system change and integration with other health solutions. You will carry out auditing and reporting on system utilization for all levels across the trust from individuals, senior managers to external agencies, acting on findings taking any corrective action to uphold the standards required of the trust and the profession.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership, expert advice and be a resource on the maternity digital agenda for the Trust Represent the Trust at networks, conferences and other meetings regarding Trust developments and play an active role in sharing progress and learning with others Ensure that the maternity digital program is fully integrated with all relevant Trust programmes and initiatives. Review current and future clinical information requirements to identify, initiate and coordinate appropriate digital improvement project proposals Coordinates and integrates into clinical care the various facets of any new systems/developments being implemented including clinical requirements, training, IT helpdesk support, network support, senior management and risk management Play a key role in managing the Maternity IT system across sites working with the clinical leads and staff including addressing data quality issues and provision of data analysis Initiate change to facilitate full acceptance and use of an Maternity electronic record

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

356-25-7323342

Job locations

Women & Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • UK NMC registered Midwife
  • Midwifery Degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of learning beyond registration

Desirable

  • Leadership/management qualification
  • Masters level degree or working towards
  • Teaching qualification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Band 6 Midwife
  • Experience of being a positive role model to other staff
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Good IT skills including use of PowerPoint or other presentation systems

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching individuals or group
  • Presenting and teaching skills
  • Implementation of EPR systems

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously while maintaining a close relationship with others in the MDT
  • Participate in standard setting and research projects
  • Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands

Desirable

  • Professional Midwifery Advocate
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • UK NMC registered Midwife
  • Midwifery Degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of learning beyond registration

Desirable

  • Leadership/management qualification
  • Masters level degree or working towards
  • Teaching qualification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Band 6 Midwife
  • Experience of being a positive role model to other staff
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Good IT skills including use of PowerPoint or other presentation systems

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching individuals or group
  • Presenting and teaching skills
  • Implementation of EPR systems

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously while maintaining a close relationship with others in the MDT
  • Participate in standard setting and research projects
  • Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands

Desirable

  • Professional Midwifery Advocate

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Women & Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Women & Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Midwifery

Nicola Foster

n.foster3@nhs.net

03033304532

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

356-25-7323342

Job locations

Women & Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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