Clinical Information Systems Lead
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Job title: Clinical Information Systems Lead
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Job description: Job summaryWe are recruiting to the post of Clinical Information Systems (CIS) Lead for Critical Care and Perioperative Services. As CIS lead you will be responsible for the development, support and maintenance of key CIS within Critical Care and Perioperative Services. You will support users of these systems in the adoption of new system functionality within existing IT systems, work with suppliers, project team members, operational staff and managers to ensure continuity, seamless changeover and continuous improvements are met.The CIS Lead will have high levels of self-motivation and act as an agent of change. You will forge close working relationships with clinical staff and provide technical services that are dependable and seamlessly integrated with the healthcare services provided to patients. The post holder will be required to work Trust wide.Main duties of the jobTo clinically develop, configure, implement and maintain Computer Information Systems associated with Critical Care and peri-operative services. Providing training, support and ongoing monitoring of system use. Ensuring that requests for change are managed through a robust change management process.o To collaborate with internal and external providers of IT services and systems in the implementation of a networked support system.o To maintain credibility and flexibility as a competent practitioner in an ever-changing environment, while continuing to develop professionally in line with the demands of a responsive service focussed on the needs of patients.o Responsible for communicating with departmental teams and other stakeholders to provide updates regarding project deliverables and ongoing, business as usual, requirements.o Working within the Critical Care audit, quality and research team and the Trust information team to ensure consistency in information / data gathering and effectiveness of reporting: local and national.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals 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.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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse
- Holds equivalent professional registration
- Degree
Desirable
- MSc or working towards
- Critical Care Endorsement
SkillsEssential
- Trust IT systems
- MELA and ICCA
- Datix Investigation
- Critical Care experience
- Risk management
Desirable
- Negotiating and influencing skills
Personal/Professional attributes/ otherEssential
- Flexible approach to working
- How do they uphold Trust values
- High level support to staff
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse
- Holds equivalent professional registration
- Degree
Desirable
- MSc or working towards
- Critical Care Endorsement
SkillsEssential
- Trust IT systems
- MELA and ICCA
- Datix Investigation
- Critical Care experience
- Risk management
Desirable
- Negotiating and influencing skills
Personal/Professional attributes/ otherEssential
- Flexible approach to working
- How do they uphold Trust values
- High level support to staff
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
AddressWilliam Harvey HospitalAshfordTN24 0LZEmployer’s website
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Location: Surrey
