Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term 12 months)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-1557WCY
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trustwide
Town
Ashford
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Digital Midwife

Band 7

Job overview

The aim of this role is to support in daily digital work with a focus on delivering a major system replacement programme within maternity. Working closely with the digital transformation lead midwife and the project manager within IT to ensure both clinical and technical needs are met.

Main duties of the job

The Digital Midwife is a registered midwife with specialist knowledge of digital systems and information technology in maternity services. This role supports the safe and effective use of digital technology to enhance clinical practice, improve service delivery, and support ongoing digital transformation across maternity and neonatal care.

The postholder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support the successful implementation and adoption of digital systems, including the rollout of a new maternity information system. This role combines clinical expertise with digital leadership to ensure digital solutions are user-focused, support safe care, and are aligned with the strategic vision of the service.

Working for our organisation

We 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.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife
  • Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical officer training
  • Formal training in digital healthcare
  • Project management experience
  • Experience of formal/informal teaching

Clinical skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills. record keeping and documentation skills.
  • Ability to undertake teaching of staff
  • Ability to work unsupervised and manage workload; effective time management
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in organising, chairing and facilitating meetings.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Experience in digital system management.

Personal/professional attributes

Essential criteria
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and competing tasks.
  • Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all staff.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required.
  • Willingness to share knowledge and skills to contribute to the professional development of others.
  • Resilient and able to maintain personal effectiveness and work well under pressure

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Innovative, self- motivated, enthusiastic.
  • Adaptable in managing workloads

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Bayat
Job title
Digital Transformation Lead Midwife
Email address
[email protected]