Digital Midwife

The Digital Midwife provides clinical leadership to ensure maternity services are fully represented within the Maternity Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme. Acting as the link between maternity teams and the digital programme, the postholder supports the design, implementation, optimisation, and adoption of the EPR, ensuring clinical workflows, documentation, safety requirements, and reporting needs are accurately reflected.

Working closely with clinical, operational, and digital colleagues, the role translates maternity requirements into effective digital solutions, supporting process redesign, system configuration, testing, training, and user engagement. The Digital Midwife champions digital transformation, promotes best practice, and identifies opportunities to improve patient safety, data quality, information sharing, and service efficiency.

The postholder also contributes to clinical safety assurance, ensuring maternity risks are assessed and mitigated throughout implementation. Following go-live, they will support optimisation, benefits realisation, and continuous improvement activities, helping maternity services maximise the value of the Trust’s digital investment and deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care., * Workclinicallywithfrontlineteamsindeliveringdirectpatientcareasaprofessionalexpertandrolemodelintheuseofclinicalinformatics

• Supportthedeliveryofsafe,clinicaltechnologytopromotesafe,efficientandtimelypatientcareandtheTrust’sDigitalStrategy.
• CollaborateandassisttheCXIO and Digital Matronstodeliverthebesttechnologytosupporthighqualityandsafepatientcare.
• Identifyandexplorepotential system developmentswhichsupportstaffinchangingboth clinical and administrative practices, underpinningthedeliveryofmoreeffectiveandefficient patientcare.
• Evaluate asfitforpurposethesystemsproposedforimplementation,representingtheviews ofhealthcareprofessionalsacrosstheTrustwhen designing,testing,andimplementingnew systems.
• Actasakeyresourcetosupportchangeintheclinicalenvironment;workingalongside clinical colleagues,leadingbyexampletounderstandchallengesandmotivatethosewhoarereluctanttoembracedigitaltechnologyandusestrengthbasedapproachestoenhancethebenefitsinnovationandnew skillswillbring.
• Useexpertclinicalandinformaticsknowledgetoleadstakeholdergroupstodevelop currentprocessmapsandrecommendfuturewaysofworking., * Impactful Work - Help improve and implement digital tools and technologies to enhance patient care and staff efficiency.
• Variety & Challenge - EPR changes, clinical safety standards, clinical process mapping, and supporting technical projects.
• Commitment to Equality & Wellbeing - Thrive in an inclusive, respectful workplace that champions diversity and prioritises your health, and overall wellbeing., ResponsibilityforPatientCare

• Workclinicallywithfrontlineteamsindeliveringdirectpatientcareasaprofessionalexpertandrolemodelintheuseofclinicalinformatics

• Meetingtheneedsofpatients/citizensandclinical staffbyassistingintheprovisionof safeandappropriateinnovationsandtechnologiestosupporthighqualityandsafe care.

• Actasanadvocateinpromotinganddeliveringthehigheststandardsofcare,ensuringallfundamentalsareevidencebasedandrelatetocurrentpolicy.

• Supportthedeliveryofsafe,clinicaltechnologytopromotesafe,efficientandtimelypatientcareandtheTrustsDigitalandClinicalStrategy.

• CollaborateandassisttheCXIOtodeliverthebesttechnologytosupporthighqualityandsafepatientcare.

• Identifyandexplorepotential system developmentswhichsupportstaffinchangingboth clinical and administrative practices, underpinningthedeliveryofmoreeffectiveandefficient patientcare.

• Evaluate asfitforpurposethesystemsproposedforimplementation,representingtheviews ofhealthcareprofessionalsacrosstheTrustwhen designing,testing,andimplementingnew systems.

Communications&LeadershipSkills

• Toacquireandmaintaindetailedknowledgeoftheclinicalsystems/applicationsandprovideclinicalexpertise,adviceandsupporttoassistdepartmentalmanagersand colleagueswhenappropriate.

• Provideclinicalexpertiseinthedevelopmentanddeliveryoftraininginterventionsthroughvariousmethodsandtechniques,includinggroupsandone-to-onetrainingandtrainingwithintheworkplacewhichmayinvolvesettingupoftemporarytrainingareaswithinClinicalareas.

• Organise,Leadanddeputy-chairthevariousTrustwideclinical systemoptimisationgroupstoagree,guideandinformtheInformaticsteamregardingupdatesandchangestonursingorother clinicalpracticerequirements.

• Establishandmaintaineffectivecommunicationwithallpartiesinanempatheticandreassuringmannerwhencommunicatinghighlysensitiveandcomplexinformationandadvice.

• Actasakeyresourcetotranslatecomplexclinicalrequirementsintotechnicalspecification.

• Actasakeyresourcetosupportchangeintheclinicalenvironment;workingalongside clinical colleagues,leadingbyexampletounderstandchallengesandmotivatethosewhoarereluctanttoembracedigitaltechnologyandusestrengthbasedapproachestoenhancethebenefitsinnovationandnew skillswillbring.

• Supportstaffinbecominginvolvedanddevelopingtheir skillsinqualityimprovement, clinicalauditandresearchrelatingtotheuseofclinical systemsanddigitaltechnology.

• ReporttotheDigitalTeamsonprogresswithdefinedprojectsandtaskshighlightinganyvariancefromtheagreedplan,remedialactionrequiredandoutcomes.
• Useexpertclinicalandinformaticsknowledgetoleadstakeholdergroupstodevelop currentprocessmapsandrecommendfuturewaysofworking.

• Undertake andsupportthedevelopmentofstaffinlinewithAppraisals,InvestorinPeopleand other associatedguidance.

• Actasan ambassadorforDigitalServicesbydevelopingandmaintainingexcellentworkingrelationshipswithusersacrosstheorganisationtodeliverahighquality,standardIT culturetoachievelocalrequirementsandnationaltargets.

• Leadinthe developmentandmaintenanceofacultureofserviceprovisionand continuousimprovementforownareas.

• Beresponsibleforproposingchangesto policies,inlinewithlegislation,TrustandNHS policiesandguidelinesacrosstheTrust,whereappropriate.

• Pro-activelyleadinensuringthatDigitalservicesdeliveredwithintheTrustreflect bestpracticewithrespectto organisational,NHSandlegislativerequirements and guidelines.

• ParticipateinInformationGovernanceandsecurityasrequiredandensureappropriate governanceandsecurityinownarea.

• Ensurechangemanagementisappliedinownareasandfollowsimplementedpolicies and procedures.

• Ensurealldocumentationrelatingtoownareaiscompleteandfitforpurposeandallreleasesrelatingtohardware, softwareanddocumentationiscontrolled.

• Ensurethatthereisa proactiveandcomprehensiveapproachtoriskmanagementandberesponsibleforservicecontinuityforownareaandparticipateintheInformatics servicecontinuity planning.

• Provide clinical leadership totherelevantmanagement,projectanddeploymentteamsduringthepreparation,training,implementationandgo-livephasesofClinical systemsdeployment,aswellasassistingwiththeprovisionofongoingsupporttoensureasafeandsmoothtransitiontonewapplicationsandbusinessprocesses;thismaybeoutsideofnormalofficehours.

• Workingcollaborativelywith clinical stakeholderssecuringengagement,andcommitmentto developinganddelivering adigitalway ofworking. Thismustspanall healthcareprofessionalsinvolved inpatientcare.

• LeadonthedevelopmentofClinicalmodules andcarepathwayswithin anEPR,froma clinical perspective.

Analytical &JudgementalSkills

• Adviseandparticipateinthedevelopmentandimplementationofprojects orprogrammeswhererequired,tomaintainagoodunderstandingofdepartmentalservicesandensurethe provisionofintegratedsolutionsandthatuserobjectivesareachieved.Thisshouldinclude considerationoftheimpactonInformaticsBAUoperationaldaytodaywork.

• Manageassigned projectsorprogrammes,and supportandco-ordinatetheactivitiesofProjectorProgrammeBoardsandProjectorProgrammeTeams,whenrequired,andmakingpresentations,whererequired,to alllevelsofstaff.

• AnalyseandtriangulateawiderangeofdataandworkwiththeCXIOandotherClinical, Midwfery andOperationalLeadsandtheirteamstoidentifyopportunitiesforimplementingimprovements.

• Utiliseexpert clinical skills to formulate,analyseand present information that may be complex in relation to service requirements to improve safety,efficiencyand effectiveness, communicating this to managers/leaders and others across the Trust

• Carryout a gapanalysisto compare currentservices and clinical practiceswiththeclinicalsystemsfunctionality,identifyinganysystemshortfalls,whetherthefunctionalityisfitforpurposesandchangesneededtooperational practices.

Planning&Organisational Skills

• Contributetoongoingdevelopmentofdigitalinnovationbyputtingforwardexpertclinical knowledgeandviewsonopportunitiesforenhancementandfuturewaysofworking.

• Workautonomouslytoplan,prioritiseandmanageownworkload,adjustingactivitiesandrespondingquicklyandappropriatelytosafelymanagecompetingissueswhilstadheringtodeadlines,escalatingifnecessarytoseniorteamormanager.

• Assistclinicalandoperationalmanagersintheplanningandapplicationofrecognisedimprovementmethodstoenablechange.

• Assistwithproducingandpublicationofpromotionalmaterials,includingarticles,posters,intranetupdates,exhibitionsandpresentationstosupportneworenhanced software/systemrequirements.

• Workwith ProjectManagers,Clinical Leads,ServiceImprovementstaff,ManagementAccountants, etc.to helpidentifyprojectsthatwillrealise benefitssupported byDigital developments.

• Demonstrateaflexibleapproachintrainingprovisionrecognisingthe24/7natureof clinical careandtoeffectivelymeetthedemandsfortrainingwithintheDigitalProgramme.

• DeputisefortheDigital Matronwhenrequired;thismayincludethetranscriptionanddisseminationofminutes/actions.

• Providethe CXIO andseniorstakeholderswithtimelydigital systems updatesandreportsregardingkey performance indicators asidentifiedin project targets,which inturninformtheTrustSeniorManagement,Executives,andvariousBoardsonClinicalBusiness change activities.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• NMC/HCPC Relevant Professional Qualification
• Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
• Teaching / mentorship experience
• Completion of the essential and intermediate Digital Clinical Safety training, * Masters Degree or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification
• Project Management Qualification
• Digital Clinical Safety practitioner qualification, * Substantial clinical experience at a senior level in the relevant profession
• Experience of the use of technology and clinical IT solutions in the clinical environment
• Recent clinical practice
• Delivering presentations to large and small groups
• Teaching and mentoring in clinical practice
• Experience of leadership/management in a MDT role
• Patient safety and systems processes; including risk assessment and risk management and Incident Management
• Recent experience Implementing change, leading a quality improvement initiative/ project
• Experience working within a Clinical Informatics role
• Key member of a project team implementing a Heath IT System, * Experience of testing of clinical software and applications prior to deployment
• Experience as a Clinical Safety Officer
• Knowledge and broad range of experience with risk management across clinical and technical IT fields including creation and maintenance of risk and issues logs, * Basic and enhanced clinical nursing/ Midwifery/ AHP competence
• Able to engage colleagues through leadership, passion and effective communication of Trust Digital Strategy and overarching principles
• Able to obtain and evaluate information including data analysis and audit skills to aid decision making
• Provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information.
• Strong and effective management skills, of yourself and others including organising, planning and delivering complex activities
• The ability to communicate contentious information to an audience that may not be receptive.
• Can articulate and engage others in a vision for digital as an enabler for improvements in clinical quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written, oral and electronic
• Use of Microsoft Office 365
• Quality Improvement methodology
• Ability to engage and support staff in adopting new methods of working.
• Skilled negotiator, who is able to motivate and persuade if required, using tact and persuasive skills
• To be highly reflective and learn from experience, * Ability to carry out a root cause analysis within Investigation processes
• Coaching
• Skilled in leading digital clinical safety work for projects
• Experience in informing National, Regional and organisational digital policy including governance structures and processes, * Knowledge of acute and community pathways across nursing, AHP and midwifery
• In depth knowledge of key national and local strategic priorities relating to safe and quality care delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of change processes
• Capabilities and understanding of clinical systems to support the translation and application of complex clinical information into digital technologies
• Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies applicable to health and clinical practice
• Understanding of the Digital requirements within the NHS, its related issues, main purpose and benefits
• Understanding of the IM&T requirements within the NHS, its related issues, main purpose and benefits
• Understanding of the impacts of healthcare IT systems on clinical practice and patient care
• Sound knowledge of a risk management process with ability to engage clinicians in the process and effective risk management, * Knowledge of NHS Informatics and business requirements
• Knowledge of the DCB0160 and DCB0129 standards
• Leading on risk management and incident investigation in association to quality governance

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the North West’s busiest healthcare providers, delivering high-quality care at Royal Bolton Hospital and across 20+ community sites. Serving around 320,000 people in Bolton and Greater Manchester, the Trust employs over 6,000 staff and is rated’Good’by the Care Quality Commission. Our services include emergency care, maternity, surgical specialties, and community health, all underpinned by our values: Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.