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Transformationunitgm; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 8a position to support the Digital Health Records initiative at their Doncaster site. The role involves facilitating EPR deployment, collaborating with ICT and clinical teams, and ensuring quality improvements in patient care. Applicants should have substantial healthcare experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a relevant professional qualification. Comprehensive training will be provided, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary/acute care settings at Band 7 or above.
• Understanding of EPR systems and processes.
• Experience with digital workspace and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and monitor progress of EPR deployment.
• Work with ICT and Supplier Deployment Teams.
• Ensure alignment with project goals and priorities.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Competent user of Microsoft Office

Leadership and management skills

Analytical problem-solving

Self-motivated and adaptable

Education

NMC Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional Qualification

Evidence of post-registration development

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Job description

Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NHS site: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster
Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/02/2026 23:59

Band 8a

Job overview

An exciting new post has been created to support the organisation's EPR journey. You will join the team working with our EPR team and supplier. The post holder will work on a series of assignments that will be integral to the success of Digitising Health Records and will support the Chief Nursing Information Officer in enabling staff to develop and improve patient information systems and processes across clinical services in the Trust. You will need to demonstrate a high degree of commitment, the ability to work under pressure, be able to work effectively with minimum supervision and communicate easily with workforce, patients and various stakeholders. Previous experience working within the digital workspace is not essential but desirable. Full training will be provided as appropriate. The successful candidates will be based at the Doncaster site; however you will be asked to work at any location within the Trust. Demands on the service may require changes in hours of work or base.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will facilitate and monitor progress of the programmes of work and provide practical support to the organisation's clinical teams to take forward service improvement and new ways of working. The post holder will also work with the senior digital and clinical teams to ensure alignment of goals and priorities to achieve the overall project plan. Working collaboratively with ICT and Supplier Deployment Teams to deliver new systems to support DBTH clinical staff, including mobile technologies within the delivery of healthcare services. The post holder will work closely with staff at DBTH to deliver a successful EPR deployment and paperless implementations of innovative, effective and lasting solutions to complex information requirements. Improving patient safety, quality and patient experience is an explicit priority and needs to underpin all elements of initiatives undertaken. The post holder will have line manager duties.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. We have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care, and the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: extensive range of learning opportunities, NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes, discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9 April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Working in diverse teams such as GPs, Clinicians, Consultants, and other Healthcare Professionals, together with ICT, Contractors, Suppliers, Training Professionals and Support Staff
• Be effective in working across a multi-professional, diverse group of colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Self-motivated/enthusiastic and able to use initiative to effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Continuous development of own skills, knowledge and experience in order to improve personal performance
• Flexibility to meet the requirements of the trust
• Working in an analytical and logical approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates clear commitment to the learning approach, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues

Knowledge and Experience

• Substantial post registration experience in secondary/acute care setting at Band 7 or above
• Proven experience of leading and managing substantial change
• Excellent clinical skills demonstrating a thorough knowledge base and understanding in the assessment of patients across range of specialities
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and willingness to enhance Excel skill and knowledge
• Experience of line management within a healthcare environment
• Commitment to learn about and implement new technology and process to enhance personal and team performance
• Knowledge and experience delivering an EPR system

Qualifications/Training

• NMC Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional Qualification
• Evidence of post registration development and further academic study, ideally qualified to masters level/equivalent experience
• Experienced Clinical Safety Officer/willingness to attend and complete training within 3 months of appointment
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience/qualification

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.