Job overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for six Band 6 Digital Nurse/AHP secondments to join the Digital Nursing Team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for a 6-month full-time period. These roles will play a crucial part in the Emergency Department digitisation programme, supporting the Trust-wide rollout of key digital solutions including Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) and Electronic Observations and Nursing Assessments (Patientrack).
The majority of posts (five) will be based at RSCH and PRH to provide on-the-ground support during go-live and early adoption. One post will support St Richard’s Hospital (SRH) and Worthing Hospital (WH), focusing on readiness and planning activities ahead of their subsequent go-live phases.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Lead Digital Nurse, Pharmacy leads and wider Digital Programme team to support the implementation of EPMA, Patientrack and other digital initiatives.
• Provide hands-on, ward- and department-based support to clinical staff during system go-live and early adoption, particularly within the Emergency Department and associated clinical areas.
• Deliver face-to-face training, coaching and floor support to nurses, doctors and AHPs, ensuring staff are confident and competent in using new digital systems.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of training programmes tailored to local workflows and clinical needs.
• Act as a digital champion, promoting engagement, raising awareness and supporting positive culture change around digital transformation.
• Support process mapping, system testing, user acceptance testing and readiness activities in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Act as a key liaison between frontline clinical staff and the Digital Programme, escalating issues, risks and feedback appropriately.
• Assist in the development and use of contingency and downtime procedures to ensure patient safety and service continuity during system outages.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Support the delivery of Trust digital transformation programmes, including EPMA and Patientrack, in line with clinical governance and patient safety objectives.
· Provide hands-on, ward-based support and training to clinical staff during go-live and early adoption phases, working as part of a rota-based digital team.
· Act as a digital champion, promoting engagement and adoption of new systems across clinical areas.
· Support process mapping, pathways review and service improvement activities to enable safe and effective digital workflows.
· Liaise with clinical, operational and digital stakeholders to ensure systems are implemented safely, effectively and in line with agreed objectives.
· Assist with system testing, configuration review, readiness activities and go-live support.
· Ensure incidents, risks and issues are escalated appropriately and managed in line with Trust policies (including DATIX reporting where required).
· Maintain accurate records relating to training delivery, user engagement and compliance.
· Ensure confidentiality and data protection requirements are adhered to at all times.
· Deliver face-to-face training, coaching and floor support to multidisciplinary clinical teams.
· Work with ward leaders, matrons and consultants to plan and coordinate training sessions and floor support.
· Support the development and delivery of training materials and user guidance.
· Act as a professional role model, demonstrating effective communication and collaborative working.
· Attend relevant project, digital and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Current professional registration (e.g. Registered Nurse with the NMC or other relevant clinical registration)
2. Experience in face-to-face training, coaching and floor support to nurses, doctors and AHPs
3. Some experience in process mapping, system testing, user acceptance testing and readiness activities in collaboration with clinical teams
4. Experience or knowledge of digital clinical systems (e.g. Patientrack, EPMA, or similar)
5. Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of working in Emergency Department (ED) settings, including use of clinical systems such as Symphony
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
7. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
8. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications