Digital Midwife
Job summary
The aim of this role is to support in daily digital work with a focus on delivering a major system replacement programme within maternity. Working closely with the digital transformation lead midwife and the project manager within IT to ensure both clinical and technical needs are met.
Main duties of the job
The Digital Midwife is a registered midwife with specialist knowledge of digital systems and information technology in maternity services. This role supports the safe and effective use of digital technology to enhance clinical practice, improve service delivery, and support ongoing digital transformation across maternity and neonatal care.
The postholder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support the successful implementation and adoption of digital systems, including the rollout of a new maternity information system. This role combines clinical expertise with digital leadership to ensure digital solutions are user-focused, support safe care, and are aligned with the strategic vision of the service.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Clinical officer training
- Formal training in digital healthcare
- Project management experience
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Clinical skills and experience
- Verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills. record keeping and documentation skills.
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage workload; effective time management
- Experience in organising, chairing and facilitating meetings.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in digital system management.
Personal/professional attributes
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and competing tasks.
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all staff.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required.
- Willingness to share knowledge and skills to contribute to the professional development of others.
- Resilient and able to maintain personal effectiveness and work well under pressure
Other requirements
- Innovative, self- motivated, enthusiastic.
- Adaptable in managing workloads
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 Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
- Company
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Ashford, United Kingdom TN24 0LZ
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Ashford, United Kingdom TN24 0LZ
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted