Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team to take an important role in the modernisation of health service delivery. This role requires a nurse that is dynamic and who can demonstrate an understanding of how digital technology can support safer care.
The role will support the design and implementation of national digital programs and local digital transformation, representing nursing and the wider clinical team to share learning and experiences. You will be working closely with colleagues across the health board.
The post holder will act as an autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and be visible to all staff in clinical settings. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to build relationships to enable significant process changes.
We are an ambitious and committed team determined to work at the highest standards to support patient care and colleagues, if you are looking to work in a beautiful rural setting to deliver state-of-the-art digital care in a unique way - then this is just the job for you!
Main duties of the job
The principal objective of this post is to provide the Lead Nurse Informatics and Nurse Staffing with senior professional support in the modernisation of health service delivery, promoting new ways of working utilising information technology to improve access to clinical information and knowledge to enhance shared decision-making regarding patient care. Assist the Lead Nurse Informatics and Nurse Staffing in representing the organisation while setting the strategic direction and operationalisation across the Health Board and NHS Wales with the national project team for the digitisation of nursing documentation and other nursing digitisation projects.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- BSC Degree
- Significant experience of teaching / training in the clinical area
- Knowledge of Informatics and or project related experience
Desirable
- Masters level study
- IQT Sliver Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of applying NHS Wales Health & Care standards into practice
- Significant training experience
- Experience of Quality Assurance undertaking nursing audits, including nursing documentation
- Understanding of change management process
- Experience in quality improvement
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Experience in leadership/ management role
- Computer literate and able to apply Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Effective presentation skills - from Board to floor
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Demonstrable ability to effectively work in a team
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to deliver work plans in a timely manner
- Demonstrable ability to provide compassionate and inspirational leadership whilst positivity regarding the digitalisation agenda
Other
Essential
- Physical skills obtained through practice - requirements to work with staff in clinical practice areas
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Able to travel, and meet the local and national requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- BSC Degree
- Significant experience of teaching / training in the clinical area
- Knowledge of Informatics and or project related experience
Desirable
- Masters level study
- IQT Sliver Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of applying NHS Wales Health & Care standards into practice
- Significant training experience
- Experience of Quality Assurance undertaking nursing audits, including nursing documentation
- Understanding of change management process
- Experience in quality improvement
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Experience in leadership/ management role
- Computer literate and able to apply Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Effective presentation skills - from Board to floor
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Demonstrable ability to effectively work in a team
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to deliver work plans in a timely manner
- Demonstrable ability to provide compassionate and inspirational leadership whilst positivity regarding the digitalisation agenda
Other
Essential
- Physical skills obtained through practice - requirements to work with staff in clinical practice areas
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Able to travel, and meet the local and national requirements of the post
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).
