Digital Clinical Systems (DCS) AHP Lead (Internal Only)
Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
East Cheshire NHS Trust is working in partnership with Digital Clinical Systems (DCS) and Mid-Cheshire NHS Trust to create an Electronic Patient Record system for the acute setting across both trusts. We have an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of Digital Transformation within the trust, supporting on our Trust and AHP strategy delivery. This post is full time, 11-month fixed term, B7 Digital Clinical Systems AHP project lead (part time will be considered) with particular emphasis on leadership and transformation, to ensure Allied Health Professionals are adequately represented, promoting the voice of our diverse roles in the project.This post is fixed term for 11 months (until June 2026)
Hours per Week: 37.5 hours (part time, flexible working, secondments and job shares will be considered)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for informing the project on key clinical AHP requirements effecting quality, care, and safety aspects in the design build and implementation of an electronic patient record that works for us as a collective.
The role will also provide leadership support to AHP colleagues involved in the DCS project workstreams.
It will entail reviewing current documentation and processes, collaboratively working with East and Mid Cheshire to create a system encompassing patient safety and experience whilst providing an effective and user-friendly digital record system for staff moving forwards.
NB - This post does not require a high level of digital prowess; This role will focus on working collaboratively, leading and influencing and project management. It is important to have motivational skills to engage the workforce in the project, and you need to be comfortable in advocating for a multiprofessional workforce, ensuring subject matter experts in each profession are consulted at the right time in each of the project workstreams. Ability to use Microsoft Office and to be able to present and communicate at an advanced level will be required.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered member of the HCPC with relevant AHP Degree qualification
- Allied Health Professional with clinical specialist experience and leadership/supervision experience
- Significant clinical knowledge and inquisitiveness of other professions in the acute settings with varied experience, demonstrating multiprofessional working, good knowledge of clinical documentation, pathways, national guidance, local SOP's (Standard Operating Procedure's)
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Interest in digital working and data/informatics
- Confident, self-motivated and resilient
- Good influencing, negotiating and engagement skills
- Ability to interface between clinical staff and the DCS team to provide clinical advice and clarity
- Ability to learn quickly about other professions and advocate for them in various settings/formats
- Ability to work under own initiative, manage own time, priorities and deadlines
- Computer literate with experience of using MS Teams, Excel, Work and Powerpoint, presentation skills
- Change management knowledge/experience
- Coaching skills
- Team management experience
- Knowledge of EPR (Electronic Patient Record) systems
- Able and motivated to travel to different sites to enable engagement in the programme
Experience
- Experience in MDT working, ability to engage the MDT (Multidisciplinary) team and offer appropriate challenge
- Incident reporting and response, knowledge of risk management sufficient to recognize potential risks from digital solutions in clinical settings.
Specific Job Requirement
- A commitment to quality and safety
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues
- A listening, learning and leading approach
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
- Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns
Other Role Requirements
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/
- Company
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Location
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield, United Kingdom SK10 3BL
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Location
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield, United Kingdom SK10 3BL
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted