Job summary
North Middlesex University Hospital is seeking a Senior AHP Information Officer to lead and support further digital transformation and optimisation of existing digital solutions.
Working with the Chief Nursing Midwifery & AHP Information Officer (CXIO), Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), and Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO) the post holders will support the implementation of the digital strategy .
The post holders will drive continuous clinical process improvement focused on patient safety and quality.
Main duties of the job
The Senior AHP Information Officer will work as a senior leader within the Digital team, liaising with peer groups across the organisation to support digital transformation of services.
They will report to the CXIO, and occasionally deputise for same in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
This is a great opportunity for those looking to have a positive impact on the Digital Maturity of The North Middlesex University Hospital Trust on our journey to achieving HIMMS level 5 and beyond.
This role may be for you, if you are:
- Extensive experience in leading and supporting digital transformation in a similar role
- Eager develop your leadership skills and have a keen interest in digital solutions.
- Keen to take initiative and lead across clinical areas, supporting clinical teams through digital adoption
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promotes the adoption of digital working to improve patient safety, quality, outcomes, and experience.
- Leads the engagement with clinicians to enable the effective implementation of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) across the organisation and externally.
- Provides subject matter expertise to support the development and implementation of the Trusts Digital Strategy, particularly its GDE Fast Follower Programme.
- Provides subject matter expertise for the specification, development, and implementation of new digital solutions to ensure they are clinically fit for purpose for end users.
- Supports users with adoption of new systems by providing onsite support in the clinical areas. Troubleshooting issues with adoption and feeding back to Chief Information Officers as necessary.
- Able to identify staff performance and disciplinary issues when in clinical areas and interacting with staff. Escalates as appropriate.
- Clinical expert in their area of responsibility. Experience of dealing with complex clinical issues
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promotes the adoption of digital working to improve patient safety, quality, outcomes, and experience.
- Leads the engagement with clinicians to enable the effective implementation of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) across the organisation and externally.
- Provides subject matter expertise to support the development and implementation of the Trusts Digital Strategy, particularly its GDE Fast Follower Programme.
- Provides subject matter expertise for the specification, development, and implementation of new digital solutions to ensure they are clinically fit for purpose for end users.
- Supports users with adoption of new systems by providing onsite support in the clinical areas. Troubleshooting issues with adoption and feeding back to Chief Information Officers as necessary.
- Able to identify staff performance and disciplinary issues when in clinical areas and interacting with staff. Escalates as appropriate.
- Clinical expert in their area of responsibility. Experience of dealing with complex clinical issues
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements
- Clinical service improvement methodology and clinical audit
- Track record of effectively handling priorities, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering under pressure
- Experience of motivating staff and improving individuals and team performance
- Able to think and plan strategically, tactically, and creatively, to gain agreement to relevant plans and to implement plans through service delivery
Desirable
- Track record of delivering complex service changes and innovations
- Experience with the design and implementation of clinical IT systems
- Experience as an AHP Information Officer
- Experience of System C products, e.g. clinical noting, patient flow, vitals, etc
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- Promoting equality of opportunity and confidentiality for service users and staff
Educational and professional qualifications
Essential
- Active professional licence as a clinician Revalidated where required
- Evidence of recent professional development, including degree level study
- Evidence of other specialist knowledge at higher degree or master's level
Desirable
- Suitable Teaching & Assessing qualification or experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- IT literate with commonly used systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
- Able to build rapport and credibility with clinical and managerial colleagues
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Able to present and receive
- Excellent organisation skills and ability to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvements
- Clinical service improvement methodology and clinical audit
- Track record of effectively handling priorities, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering under pressure
- Experience of motivating staff and improving individuals and team performance
- Able to think and plan strategically, tactically, and creatively, to gain agreement to relevant plans and to implement plans through service delivery
Desirable
- Track record of delivering complex service changes and innovations
- Experience with the design and implementation of clinical IT systems
- Experience as an AHP Information Officer
- Experience of System C products, e.g. clinical noting, patient flow, vitals, etc
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- Promoting equality of opportunity and confidentiality for service users and staff
Educational and professional qualifications
Essential
- Active professional licence as a clinician Revalidated where required
- Evidence of recent professional development, including degree level study
- Evidence of other specialist knowledge at higher degree or master's level
Desirable
- Suitable Teaching & Assessing qualification or experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- IT literate with commonly used systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
- Able to build rapport and credibility with clinical and managerial colleagues
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Able to present and receive
- Excellent organisation skills and ability to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
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).
