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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Informatics Practitioner - Staff Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Clinical Informatics Practitioner within the Data and Digital Department. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the clinical team on a full time basis. This post will suit an individual who have a keen interest in digital healthcare and digitalisation of clinical systems.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Implementation Team to implement Trust Wide projects. These include projects that will form part of the eLancs Digital Transformation Programme. The successful applicant will support the introduction of new systems in the clinical environment through training and facilitating change.

About us

Ideally the post holder will have experience in change management and possess a desire to develop their career further. The post demands the ability to motivate others along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy and be able to negotiate issues. You may also be required to deliver direct patient care when necessary.

Details

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-C023-24

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will maintain clinical credibility by working as a registered Nurse within relevant clinical area(s).

Specialist IT skills are not essential but a willingness to learn and a passion for improving services is. We offer support through a structured period of induction and training will be given along with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will maintain clinical credibility by working as a registered Nurse within relevant clinical area(s).

Specialist IT skills are not essential but a willingness to learn and a passion for improving services is. We offer support through a structured period of induction and training will be given along with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Training qualification ENB 998 or equivalent
  • Clinical Safety Officer Training

Experience

Essential

  • Consolidated post registration qualification experience
  • Experience of change management
  • Use of audit to inform / drive forward practice

Desirable

  • Development of innovative practice
  • Service improvement

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Be aware of , and act in accordance with the relevant code of practice
  • Understand Trust policies and procedures and the ability to maintaining the same
  • Understanding of the Trust and National agenda and objectives
  • Understanding the practice development cycle

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good negotiator
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to take the initiative
  • Ability to effectively deal with conflict
  • Ability to empower, motivate others
  • Approachable, good a building positive working relationships
  • Team player
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Persistent
  • Adaptable
  • Positive attitude to change
  • Problem solver - ability to overcome barriers to service development / change
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Training qualification ENB 998 or equivalent
  • Clinical Safety Officer Training

Experience

Essential

  • Consolidated post registration qualification experience
  • Experience of change management
  • Use of audit to inform / drive forward practice

Desirable

  • Development of innovative practice
  • Service improvement

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Be aware of , and act in accordance with the relevant code of practice
  • Understand Trust policies and procedures and the ability to maintaining the same
  • Understanding of the Trust and National agenda and objectives
  • Understanding the practice development cycle

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good negotiator
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to take the initiative
  • Ability to effectively deal with conflict
  • Ability to empower, motivate others
  • Approachable, good a building positive working relationships
  • Team player
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Persistent
  • Adaptable
  • Positive attitude to change
  • Problem solver - ability to overcome barriers to service development / 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.

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Informatics Practitioner

Anie Santillan

anie.santillan@elht.nhs.uk

01254734874

Details

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-C023-24

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH


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