Matron – Digital(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT has created a new and forward-looking opportunity for a Digital Matron to support the organisation’s Electronic Patient Record (EPR) transformation. This role sits at the intersection of clinical practice and digital innovation, helping clinical teams adopt safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working.

Working alongside the Chief Nursing Information Officer, digital specialists and system suppliers, you will play a central role in modernising how patient information is recorded, accessed and used across services. Your work will directly contribute to improving patient safety, care quality and staff experience as the Trust progresses toward paper-light and digitally enabled care pathways.

Although prior digital health experience is advantageous, comprehensive training and development will be provided.

The successful candidate will be primarily based in Doncaster but may be required to work across Trust locations depending on service needs.

Purpose of the Role

• Support delivery of the Trust’s EPR and digital records programmes.
• Help clinical teams transition to new systems, processes and technologies.
• Ensure patient safety, quality and experience remain central to all digital initiatives.
• Strengthen collaboration between clinical, digital, ICT and supplier teams.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Transformation & Programme Support

• Coordinate and monitor progress across digital workstreams linked to EPR deployment.
• Assist clinical services in adopting new workflows and technology-enabled practices.
• Work with senior digital leaders to ensure programmes align with organisational priorities.
• Support implementation of mobile and innovative digital solutions within patient care.

Clinical Engagement & Service Improvement

• Provide practical guidance to frontline teams during system rollouts.
• Promote safer, more efficient documentation and information-sharing practices.
• Identify opportunities where digital tools can enhance patient pathways and outcomes.
• Contribute to the design of sustainable, long-term improvements to information management.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Working

• Partner with ICT teams, external suppliers and deployment specialists.
• Engage clinicians, managers and educators to support adoption of new systems.
• Communicate progress, risks and solutions clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ensure digital developments reflect real clinical needs.

Leadership & Management

• Provide line management and professional support where required.
• Encourage a culture that embraces innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Maintain focus on measurable benefits including patient safety and service quality.

About the Trust

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute providers, serving over 440,000 people across three hospital sites and community services. With more than 7,000 staff, the Trust promotes compassionate care through its values and behavioural framework, known as the DBTH Way.

Flexible working options are supported wherever operationally possible, and the organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across its workforce.

What the Trust Offers

• Wide range of education and leadership development opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave aligned with NHS Terms and Conditions
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Salary sacrifice schemes including car leasing
• Access to discounts across retail, travel and leisure

Person Requirements

Essential Experience

• Significant post-registration experience within secondary or acute care (Band 7 or above or equivalent).
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing complex change initiatives.
• Strong clinical knowledge across multiple specialties.
• Experience supervising or managing staff within a healthcare setting.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office tools with willingness to develop further digital skills.

Desirable Experience

• Understanding of programme or project delivery cycles.
• Exposure to EPR implementation or digital health projects.
• Interest in adopting technology to improve clinical practice.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Effective collaboration across multi-professional teams including clinicians, ICT and suppliers.
• Adaptable, proactive and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Analytical and logical approach to problem solving.
• Motivated to continue developing digital and leadership capability.
• Open to learning and sharing ideas with colleagues.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current UK registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development following registration.
• Postgraduate study or equivalent experience (ideally at Master’s level).
• Clinical Safety Officer qualification or willingness to complete training within three months.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching or education qualification.
• Project or programme management certification.

Compliance & Pre-Employment Requirements

• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Original qualification documents must be presented at appointment.
• Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration.
• Overseas applicants may need to provide police clearance documentation covering relevant residency periods.
• Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa sponsorship may be available where eligibility criteria are met.

Guidance for Applicants Requiring Sponsorship or Registration

• Check whether you need permission to work in the UK
• Check if you need a UK visa
• Review the Skilled Worker visa requirements and eligibility
• Information on how sponsorship is issued through a Certificate of Sponsorship
• Guidance on criminal record documentation for overseas applicants
• Professional standards and registration requirements via the Nursing & Midwifery Council

Why This Role Matters

This Digital Matron position offers a rare opportunity to influence how technology supports frontline care across an entire organisation. By combining clinical credibility with digital leadership, you will help shape safer systems, empower staff, and ensure that information is used effectively to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future.