Digital Practitioner

NHS

  • Rotherham, South Yorkshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
22.5 hours per weekThis role plays a part in driving digital innovation within the 019 service, ensuring technology is effectively integrated to enhance care, improve communication, & support service development. The post holder provides regular updates on digital developments to managers & teams, ensuring colleagues are informed, confident, & supported in adopting new systems. They champion service user engagement in the design, implementation, & review of digital tools, ensuring developments are responsive to the needs of children, young people, & families.A core responsibility is to act as a change agent for technology, balancing innovation with realistic service needs including contributing to TRFTs digital strategy, supporting business proposals for new functionality, & helping shape workforce training to build digital confidence & capability. The post holder ensures information used digitally is accurate, current, & evidence-based, while disseminating updates & best practice across the service.Through participation in research, clinical audit & benchmarking, the role evaluates the impact of digital solutions & promotes quality improvement. By collaborating with the Matron, Service Manager & Team Leaders, the post holder helps drive forward TRFTs digital maturity strategy, ensuring staff are equipped, service delivery is efficient, & outcomes for families are improved. The role blends clinical insight with digital expertise to modernise & strengthen the 019 service.Main duties of the job
  • Maintain confidentiality and safeguard client/staff information in line with TRFT, FOI and Caldicott principles.
  • Communicate complex, sensitive information with discretion, promoting trust and respect.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, governance standards and statutory guidance.
  • Keep accurate, contemporaneous records and role model professional documentation
  • Support digital developments, engage service users and update managers/colleagues.
  • Deliver high-quality client care through assessment, intervention and follow-up, escalating when needed.
  • Work collaboratively with GP practices, schools, Early Help, police and other agencies to meet objectives
  • Support induction, training, mentoring and supervision of staff and students; promote CPD.
  • Ensure adherence to Trust policies, training compliance and participation in safeguarding/clinical supervision.
  • Facilitate e-learning, disseminate evidence-based updates and contribute to service improvements
  • Participate in research, audit, benchmarking and quality initiatives.
  • Contribute to TRFTs digital and service development strategies, including management of digital platforms.
  • Maintain safe working practices, complete risk assessments, follow infection control and manage challenges with resilience.
  • Uphold TRFT values, prioritise effectively and support a positive, learning-focused environment.
Fixed Term 24 months potential for this to become permanent after fixed term periodAbout usThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of RotherhamAs a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overallBut don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are makingAll of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellenceCertificates of SponsorshipFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum, pro rataContractFixed termDuration24 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9165-25-06-062Job locationsRotherham Community Health CentreGreasbrough RoadRotherhamSouth YorkshireS60 1RYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Relevant professional background in digital health, public health, or health communications with equivalent demonstrable experience
  • The successful candidate must hold a SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing
  • Training in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults (Level 3 or willingness to achieve
  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to this post
Desirable
  • Evidence of continued professional development relevant to digital health, communication, or public health
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with children, young people, and families in a health, care or community setting
  • Electronic record keeping experience
  • Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
  • Experience of working with children.
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Health Promotion experience
Desirable
  • Experience in creating and managing digital content for professional use (e.g. social media, websites, apps)
  • Experience responding to digital enquiries or messages from service users, ideally in a healthcare or public service context
  • Experience using digital systems such web content management systems, or app back-end platform
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop health promotion content or campaigns
KnowledgeEssential
  • A good understanding of child development
  • Demonstrates an understanding of research and audit processes
  • Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Desirable
  • Demonstrates an awareness of 0- 19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care
PinEssential
  • Registered health professional (e.g. Nurse, Midwife, SCPHN, or
  • equivalent) with current NMC registration
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Relevant professional background in digital health, public health, or health communications with equivalent demonstrable experience
  • The successful candidate must hold a SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing
  • Training in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults (Level 3 or willingness to achieve
  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to this post
Desirable
  • Evidence of continued professional development relevant to digital health, communication, or public health
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with children, young people, and families in a health, care or community setting
  • Electronic record keeping experience
  • Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
  • Experience of working with children.
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Health Promotion experience
Desirable
  • Experience in creating and managing digital content for professional use (e.g. social media, websites, apps)
  • Experience responding to digital enquiries or messages from service users, ideally in a healthcare or public service context
  • Experience using digital systems such web content management systems, or app back-end platform
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop health promotion content or campaigns
KnowledgeEssential
  • A good understanding of child development
  • Demonstrates an understanding of research and audit processes
  • Understanding of National and Local drivers and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Desirable
  • Demonstrates an awareness of 0- 19 Universal Services, the Public Health Agenda and Primary Care
PinEssential
  • Registered health professional (e.g. Nurse, Midwife, SCPHN, or
  • equivalent) with current NMC registration

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