Closing date: 08 November 2026
Reference number: 201-26-878-A
Job summary
Internal CFT vacancy - eligible candidates working in MIU can apply.

The Digital Lead Nurse / AHP will work with the Care Group Triumvirate to provide professional leadership to the Nursing / Midwifery / Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) service for digital initiatives and digital transformation.

The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Oracle Health EPR project (October 2024 - July 2027) within the clinical and service redesign programme of work. Driving provision of high quality evidence based NMAHP practice which will be delivered within an EPR in an acute and across provider organisations.

The post holder will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible, and accessible to patients, carers, and staff. They will have a particular responsibility to support the developments of digital / technology and service improvement, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered, and evaluated. They will establish and support a network of Care Group Digital Champions.

Main duties of the job
Leading by example, they will ensure that new and existing staff are digitally literate and are fully supported to innovate, contribute to service design and the use of technology and the EPR in practice. They support the application of technology to join up care, meaningful data, sharing of information, quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the services.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Part-time

Essential qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC or HCPC registration.
• Degree or relevant experience
• Mentor qualification

Desirable qualifications

• Education qualification or equivalent teacher / trainer qualification or demonstrates equivalent significant experience in delivering training and coaching in clinical practice.
• Further education in clinical informatics or equivalent experience and interest in this field.
• MSc or further specialist training to equivalent level
• Leadership qualification

Essential experience

• Evidence of experience within operational management in a hospital / healthcare setting in a Senior Nurse / Midwife / AHP role within the Minor injury or Urgent Care setting
• Ward / Department Lead experience
• Significant experience of working within an acute Minor injury / emergency urgent care environment or similar area.
• Experience working with clinical IT systems in the NHS or equivalent organisation.
• Experience of communication at all levels across all organisations.

Desirable experience

• Experience in the design, development and implementation of projects and programmes in data, information, knowledge and technology.
• Experience in change management and staff engagement practices.
• Strong non-clinical IT Skills including excel and power-point.
• Knowledge of national and local NHS healthcare digital agenda, standards, research, and its implications.

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Employer contact
Urgent Care Consultant: Tamsin Fussell, tamsin.fussell@nhs.net, 07887823063

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.