The successful candidate will work closely with the digital department to ensure the functionality of maternity IT systems aligns with service needs, engage in system redesign and enhancements, and promote digital transformation within the maternity services. This role also involves monitoring data accuracy, conducting audits, and reporting on system utilisation. While the primary focus will be during regular business hours, the position may require out-of-hours support and on-call work to facilitate system go-lives.
Digital Midwife Opportunity
New electronic patient record to be implemented
Established and experienced Digital team here to support this exciting journey with the right candidate for this exciting opportunity
The role of ourDigital Midwife is an experienced Midwife with knowledge of digital issues and IT systems within maternity services. This role ensures that clinical practices supported by digital technology meet professional standards. The Digital Midwife is at the forefront of the digital maternity agenda, promoting 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 have Professional Accountability to the Head of Midwifery. The Digital Midwife collaborates closely 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.
Support with sound leadership and guidance the Clinical, Operational and Technical teams in the safe and effective delivery of a Maternity EPR System
Influence and collaborate with colleagues in various disciplines, including system suppliers, to advocate for digital solutions that enhance maternity care.
Responsible for promoting digital transformation within maternity services, working to integrate digital processes into clinical practice
Provide digital leadership, support, and training to midwives and multidisciplinary team members
Act as a resource for Midwives and team members who lack digital confidence, offering transformational leadership that inspires and ensures the safe delivery of care using digital solutions.
A critical part of this role involves assessing and supporting the maternity IT systems to ensure it meets the needs of the entire maternity pathway. This includes system redesign, configuration, enhancements, and integration with other health solutions.
The successful candidate will work with the digital department to provide resilient system administration and user support.
The role involves conducting audits and reporting on system utilisation, acting on findings to uphold high standards of clinical practice
About us
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.
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