Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to support the development of our Clinical Informatics department & the Trust strategic goal to implement an EPR system. You will work across clinical & non-clinical areas to support a collaborative approach to improve how the Trust works digitally.
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic leader who is passionate about enabling safe patient care using digital technology, ensuring a proactive approach to education delivery, playing a key role in the development of the Trust's Digital Training Strategy. You will need to be passionate about technology use in the NHS, see the big picture in relation to positive impact of education on workflow & patient safety. You will support in the development & optimisation of training structure, material & maintenance of digital training environments.
You will support the CNIO & Education leadership team in the compliance of employee training records in relation to the digital system training delivered. The initial 3-6 months you will work as part of the Clinical Informatics team in development of their EPR knowledge & identify a strategy in training delivery in collaboration with the faculty of education.
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Main duties of the job
You will be an educator in digital literacy at numerous levels, engaging with the clinical & non-clinical workforce to ensure they have the appropriate skills to carry out the everyday tasks of the professional roles within ESNEFT while promoting the digital strategy.
You will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of digital tools & socialisation of technology within current education & the development of future pathways.
You will build collaborative relationships across several areas, including Clinical Systems team, training & education teams, clinical Informatics, EPR Programme Team, Faculty of Education & act as liaison with all stakeholders. You will act as a mediator and translator in facilitating & designing educational and training processes to be supported through digital enablement.
You will be expected to build a reporting structure as the EPR programme gathers pace in preparation for both Go live training & post implementation clinical induction training, this will form part of the training strategy in consultation with the preferred supplier & aligning their resources.
You will be based at Ipswich or Colchester however will be expected to travel across all ESNEFT sites. There will be an expectation to meet face to face with the EPR team members on a regular basis. Working from home is an option, however will not always be possible.
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife / Allied Health Professional
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience.
- Post-registration Education Qualification
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Further relevant training in digital education delivery
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in management/leadership role in the Clinical Environment.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team with measurable productivity.
- Leading changes in practice in a complex environment to improve performance/services.
- Identifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes
Desirable
- Leading complex change/educational delivery projects or programmes
- Responsible for a budget and budget setting
- Business case development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Financial procedures including managing costs and
- Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of the current NHS agenda and healthcare policy including digital literacy, transformation and workforce
- Risk management and governance of education and training Requirements
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- NHS IT systems (Advanced Microsoft, ESR, Health Roster etc)
- Understanding of Clinical Application
- Negotiation skills for impacting issues including performance and change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife / Allied Health Professional
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience.
- Post-registration Education Qualification
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Further relevant training in digital education delivery
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in management/leadership role in the Clinical Environment.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team with measurable productivity.
- Leading changes in practice in a complex environment to improve performance/services.
- Identifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes
Desirable
- Leading complex change/educational delivery projects or programmes
- Responsible for a budget and budget setting
- Business case development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Financial procedures including managing costs and
- Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of the current NHS agenda and healthcare policy including digital literacy, transformation and workforce
- Risk management and governance of education and training Requirements
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- NHS IT systems (Advanced Microsoft, ESR, Health Roster etc)
- Understanding of Clinical Application
- Negotiation skills for impacting issues including performance and change.
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).
