Job overview
The post holder will be a Registered Midwife with clinical expertise.
We are on an exciting journey into transforming Maternity care by implementing a Maternity Information system and need the right candidate for this exciting opportunity.
The role of our Digital Midwife is an experienced Midwife with knowledge of digital issues and systems within maternity services. This role ensures that clinical practices supported by digital technology meet professional standards. The role is to promote changes in the profession by utilising digital technology to enhance service delivery, improve service users’ experiences, and ensure quality and safety. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to identify and implement digital enablers that support timely service improvements.
The role will report to the Lead Digital Midwife and will be a visible presence in both the Digital and maternity teams collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to foster effective working relationships both within and outside the maternity service. This role involves significant cross-boundary working, linking IT, system suppliers, and clinical staff to achieve safe and effective practice. A key aspect of this role is ensuring accurate data collection and quality from electronic systems, supporting both local and national data collection initiatives.
We will be recruiting a Full Time Substantive post with the potential for an offer of a 9 month Fixed Term/Seconded post.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities are:
1. Build relationships within the organisation demonstrating Clinical credibility
2. Share digital knowledge to improve Digital literacy and confidence of staff
3. Encourage good communication between areas and the Digital Teams to ensure timely reporting and support
4. Act as a resource to staff in using digital solutions ensuring safe delivery of care to our service users
5. Offer expertise to Training Teams to support education on Maternity Digital Systems meet the needs of staff
6. Influence and collaborate with colleagues in various disciplines, to advocate for digital solutions that enhance maternity care
7. Provide support to staff when the systems are not performing in a way that is expected to resolve issues in collaboration with the IT Service Desk and external suppliers
8. Investigate incidents when affecting a Digital System
9. Be a key member of the team in Digital projects and follow the complete life cycle from identifying opportunities to optimisation
10. Participate in testing of new and upgrades to Maternity Clinical Systems
11. Work with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of data to local, Regional and National standards
12. Supporting staff working in the maternity setting to understand the importance of good data quality
13. Monitor data quality
14. Be a System Administrator for Maternity Systems
15. Working in collaboration with the Clinical Digital Safety Officer ensuring all systems have the requisite documents to provide assurance
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Out of hours, shift work and On-call work to support services and system “go lives” is an expectation of the role however the focus of work will be in normal business hours.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
16. •Clinical midwifery expertise
17. •Experience in using digital tools and systems within a healthcare setting
18. •Experience in implementing or supporting digital projects.
19. •Experience in staff training and development related to digital competencies.
20. •A practising specialist Midwife
21. •An experienced, autonomous Midwife
22. •Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
23. •Awareness and previous involvement in Clinical digital safety and the processes involved.
24. •Experience with risk management and the reporting of incidents
25. •Working as part of project teams, or leading projects
Desirable criteria
26. •Previous experience in a similar level leadership role in digital health
27. •Experience in change management and service improvement initiatives.
28. •Coaching and teaching staff
29. •Management and leadership experience
30. •Experience working with regional or national groups
31. •Experience in change management and service improvement initiatives.
32. •Involvement in data analysis and interpretation to inform clinical practice.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
33. •Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
34. •Evidence of continuous professional development in digital health or related fields.
35. •Clinical Digital Risk management foundation course (e-learning and face-to-face session), or equivalent
36. •Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Health Informatics, Digital Health, Midwifery) or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
37. •Postgraduate qualification in Digital Health, Health Informatics, or related field.
38. •Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
39. •Clinical Digital Risk management training to level of Clinical Safety Officer
40. •Formal leadership and management qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
41. •Specialist knowledge of IT systems or will be capable of developing
42. •An expert knowledge of Digital Maternity Systems
43. •A working knowledge of other IT systems used within the organisation
44. •In-depth knowledge of maternity care pathways and clinical guidelines
45. •Understanding of data protection and information governance standards.
46. •Awareness of current trends and advancements in digital health
47. •Highly developed knowledge of the acute care setting, with an understanding of the different services and roles involved in delivering care
48. •Knowledge of the DCB0160 and DCB0129 standards
49. •Understanding of the impacts of healthcare IT systems on clinical practice and patient care
50. •Understanding of MSDS Submissions and the relationship with MIS
Desirable criteria
51. •Knowledge of the Nervecentre EPR system
52. •Knowledge of the BadgerNet EPR system
53. •Knowledge of local and national digital health strategies.
54. •Familiarity with clinical coding and data quality standards.
55. •Knowledge of the CMiS system
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
56. •Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in electronic patient records (EPR) and other digital healthcare systems.
57. •Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to inform decision-making.
58. •Passionate and proactive approach to embracing digital innovations
59. •High level of motivation and commitment to improving maternity services.
60. •Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to learn and evolve with the role.
61. •Resilient and able to cope with the demands of a fast-paced healthcare environment.
62. •Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
63. •Manage conflict and competing priorities
64. •Influencing and persuading key stakeholders
65. •Self-motivated and able to work independently
66. •Able to develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
67. •Competent use of Microsoft Suite of tools to support effective working
Desirable criteria
68. •Knowledge of current NHS digital strategies and initiatives
69. •Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others.
Other
Essential criteria
70. •Ability to travel across sites within the Trust
71. •Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the role
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.