Nursing - Digital Lead Practitioner

  • Department Maternity & Neonates
  • Salary £55,690.00 – £62,682 per annum
  • Closing Date 06/03/2026
  • Location the Princess Royal Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
  • Job ref 223-DLP-185
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 12 months (Fixed Term)
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional to take on the role of Digital Lead Practitioner within the Women & Children’s Division at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

The post holder will provide senior clinical leadership for the implementation, optimisation and ongoing development of digital systems across maternity and neonatal services, with a key focus on the delivery of the NeoBadger Electronic Patient Record (EPR). Working closely with clinical, operational and digital teams, the role will ensure safe system configuration, effective staff engagement and training, and successful adoption of digital solutions.

The Digital Lead Practitioner will play a pivotal role in improving patient safety, clinical effectiveness and staff experience by supporting the transition from paper-based to digital pathways, enhancing data quality, and enabling more efficient and streamlined ways of working.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead digital transformation within a forward-thinking division, contributing to both local and national priorities for maternity and neonatal services.

 

Main duties of the job

 

Main duties of the job

  • Lead the implementation, configuration and optimisation of the NeoBadger Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and other digital systems across maternity and neonatal services.

  • Provide senior clinical leadership for digital transformation, ensuring systems are safe, effective and aligned to clinical pathways.

  • Act as the clinical subject matter expert, supporting system design, testing, governance and ongoing development.

  • Ensure compliance with digital clinical safety standards, including risk management and assurance processes.

  • Lead stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams to drive adoption and embed digital ways of working.

  • Develop and deliver training programmes to improve staff competency and digital literacy.

  • Support the transition from paper to digital records, improving data quality and clinical decision-making.

  • Work collaboratively with IT, System C and external partners to support implementation and integration.

  • Contribute to reporting, data analysis and benefits realisation, including operational efficiencies.

  • Line manage digital and data quality staff, promoting continuous improvement.

 

Working for our organisation

 

The Women & Children’s Division at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust provides services across maternity, neonatal, paediatrics, gynaecology and fertility care. The Division is committed to delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care, underpinned by continuous improvement and innovation.

Digital transformation is a key priority, with a focus on enhancing clinical systems, improving data quality and enabling efficient, patient-centred pathways. The implementation of the NeoBadger Electronic Patient Record (EPR) is central to this, supporting safer care, improved decision-making and better outcomes.

We work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and system partners to drive improvements in care, workforce and service delivery, aligned to Trust and national priorities.

Our vision, “To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,” is supported by our values: Partnering, Ambitious, Caring and Trusted.As part of our long-term vision, services will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028, bringing teams together in a modern environment. Successful candidates will be expected to move with the service, with full consultation and support provided.

Full details of HTP can be viewed on the Hospital Transformation Programme Webpage

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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