About this role
Job summary The Digital Midwife plays a pivotal role in supporting the development, implementation, optimisation, and adoption of digital maternity systems across the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Combining advanced clinical midwifery expertise with digital and informatics knowledge, the post holder will work closely with clinical, operational, and digital teams to ensure that maternity information systems support safe, effective, and evidence-based care for women, babies, and families. The role provides both clinical and professional leadership, acting as a key link between frontline maternity services and digital transformation programmes, while championing innovation, service improvement, and the effective use of electronic patient records and digital maternity solutions.
Main duties of the job The post holder will support the design, configuration, testing, implementation, and ongoing optimisation of the Trust's digital maternity solution, ensuring systems are clinically safe, user-friendly, and aligned with best practice. They will act as a super-user and subject matter expert, providing training, advice, and support to midwives, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and other system users to promote digital adoption and maximise system benefits.
About us
"The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/"
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife Degree or masters degree or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Mentorship Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in all aspects of midwifery care Experience of ward management Experience of conflict management Experience of data collection and analysis Ability to prioritise workload and delegate as required Evidence of child protection awareness and training Experience in IT and digital maternity systems, preferably OH Millennium.
Skills and aptitudes Essential
IT literacy Commitment to educating junior staff. Effective role modelling Ability to work as part of a team Understanding of current midwifery issues Sensitivity to the diverse needs of women Knowledge of change management Excellent presentation skills Ability to produce high standards of documentation
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Commitment to women- centred care Flexibility Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility
Other Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-motivating with the ability to motivate/lead Ability to practice within a fully integrated maternity service. Commitment to the advancement of an integrated maternity service. Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes. Ability to educate parents/midwives/students and support 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)