Job summary
The Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) role combines knowledge of patient care, informatics, technology and change management to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, effective, and efficient use of Digital Health solutions in clinical settings with the ultimate aim of improving patient outcomes.
The post holder will act as a change agent working with nursing and clinical leadership teams in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and measurement of initiatives that deliver the digital strategy to support quality patient care and professional practiceThe role will provide clinical informatics leadership and help drive understanding and adoption of digital health systems and the use of data within our nursing and allied health professional workforce.
The CNIO will work at a strategic level bringing nursing experience and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure patient and clinical involvement and clinical safety in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of systems and services such as the Electronic Patient Record, Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration system and other Digital Health solutions.
Main duties of the job
The CNIO will challenge current practice, promote innovation and champion the development of a clinically appropriate information culture across the organisation. The role will identify the opportunities for standardisation and improvement of digital health solutions and clinical decision support and champion the role of clinical informatics as an enabler of safe and effective care.
They will promote the effective use of data for nursing outcomes, knowledge and technology to support quality improvements and nursing informatics research, which will benefit users of our services in their recovery and support carers.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the trust informatics team and network externally keeping up to date on best practice and innovation and work with national partners such as NHS Digital, so they are informed of the national direction of nursing informatics leadership. As a member of the CNIO national network this will provide networking and learning opportunities from other strategic nursing informatics leaders.
The CNIO will also be a lead voice in the coordination of clinical safety reviews for healthcare technologies, ensuring with the Clinical Safety Officers that effective clinical risk management is conducted.
The CNIO is a translator and the main point of liaison for nursing/AHP informatics, sharing the strategic vision for how clinically focused, evidenced based digital workflows will enhance clinical care and patient safety.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical nursing direction and advice to the design, evaluation and development of identified digital change programmes, strategies, plans and activity; to ensure they
- deliver safe, effective, evidence-based and accessible services and systems
- meet the health and care knowledge and information needs of patients and clinicians
- clinical information at the point of care and safe end to end pathways of care in the health and care system
- Challenge current practice, promote innovation and champion the development of a clinically appropriate information culture across the organisation Digital Health Initiatives that are transformational for services Identify opportunities for standardisation, best practice across clinical care with a focus on the use of Health Tech, telehealth, decision support, workflows and pathways to drive improvement.
- Reduce unwarranted variation
- Lead the nursing and AHP workforce in developing new ways of working with digital health solutions. This may require negotiation, process mapping and implementation of changes in clinical practice whilst ensuring patient safety is maintained and improvements are communicated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical nursing direction and advice to the design, evaluation and development of identified digital change programmes, strategies, plans and activity; to ensure they
- deliver safe, effective, evidence-based and accessible services and systems
- meet the health and care knowledge and information needs of patients and clinicians
- clinical information at the point of care and safe end to end pathways of care in the health and care system
- Challenge current practice, promote innovation and champion the development of a clinically appropriate information culture across the organisation Digital Health Initiatives that are transformational for services Identify opportunities for standardisation, best practice across clinical care with a focus on the use of Health Tech, telehealth, decision support, workflows and pathways to drive improvement.
- Reduce unwarranted variation
- Lead the nursing and AHP workforce in developing new ways of working with digital health solutions. This may require negotiation, process mapping and implementation of changes in clinical practice whilst ensuring patient safety is maintained and improvements are communicated.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional nursing or AHP qualification
- Registered with relevant Professional Regulator
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
- Evidence of post qualification training/education
Desirable
- MBA or similar
- Information technology related qualifications or training
- To have completed or be working towards accredited courses which enable potential development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical practice with substantial experience as a senior nurse / manager Experience of development of clinical pathways
- Proven track record of using professional knowledge to bring about change related to the planning and delivery of clinical services and changing clinical working practice
- Experience of working across professional boundaries, able to enthuse and inspire others using advanced communication and presentation skills
- Proven programme management and project skills Proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of multi-professional stakeholders within and outside the organisation
- Ability to support, train and develop nursing and other staff who may have poor IT literacy
- Experience of development of clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of working across informatics
- Experience of leading technology based clinical projects in a complex environment
- Experience of using quality improvement methodologies
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care, including clinical audit and governance
knowledge
Essential
- To demonstrate a deep understanding of health care. Sound knowledge and skills in EPR functionality including care planning, risk assessment, physical health care
- Provide and receive complex, technical, information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on complex issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- 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, efficiency and effectiveness
- Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel and advanced user of clinical systems such as Electronic Patient Records (EPR).
- Sound knowledge and skills in EPR functionality including care planning, risk assessment, physical health care
Desirable
- Technical knowledge and skills in relation to data and/or computer systems
- Appreciation of cyber security and information governance
personal
Essential
- Ability to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to emotionally support other staff
- Proven ability to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Resilience in supporting self and others
- Ability to travel independently across the CPFT area (if travel is required)
- Ability to sensitively manage resistance to change from form line staff
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional nursing or AHP qualification
- Registered with relevant Professional Regulator
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
- Evidence of post qualification training/education
Desirable
- MBA or similar
- Information technology related qualifications or training
- To have completed or be working towards accredited courses which enable potential development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical practice with substantial experience as a senior nurse / manager Experience of development of clinical pathways
- Proven track record of using professional knowledge to bring about change related to the planning and delivery of clinical services and changing clinical working practice
- Experience of working across professional boundaries, able to enthuse and inspire others using advanced communication and presentation skills
- Proven programme management and project skills Proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of multi-professional stakeholders within and outside the organisation
- Ability to support, train and develop nursing and other staff who may have poor IT literacy
- Experience of development of clinical pathways
Desirable
- Experience of working across informatics
- Experience of leading technology based clinical projects in a complex environment
- Experience of using quality improvement methodologies
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care, including clinical audit and governance
knowledge
Essential
- To demonstrate a deep understanding of health care. Sound knowledge and skills in EPR functionality including care planning, risk assessment, physical health care
- Provide and receive complex, technical, information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on complex issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- 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, efficiency and effectiveness
- Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel and advanced user of clinical systems such as Electronic Patient Records (EPR).
- Sound knowledge and skills in EPR functionality including care planning, risk assessment, physical health care
Desirable
- Technical knowledge and skills in relation to data and/or computer systems
- Appreciation of cyber security and information governance
personal
Essential
- Ability to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to emotionally support other staff
- Proven ability to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Resilience in supporting self and others
- Ability to travel independently across the CPFT area (if travel is required)
- Ability to sensitively manage resistance to change from form line staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
