Clinical Lead - Digital (INTERNAL ONLY)
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The Clinical Lead - Digital will be a key role in the delivery of the Trust's digital clinical activities, supporting and working closely with the Senior Clinical Lead - Digital and the wider clinical team. The role will be focused on digital clinical activities working across all counties in SWAST and will also be a supportive role in the current Electronic Patient Record (EPR) procurement exercise and delivery.
Please note salary is currently indicative pending job evaluation. This vacancy is for internal applicants only.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Lead - Digital is a senior clinical role responsible for improving how patient information is shared and used across SWASFT and the wider South West health system to support better decision-making at the point of care. The post holder leads clinical input into digital projects, working with frontline crews, digital teams, and system partners to identify barriers to information sharing, design and implement solutions, and ensure these meet clinical needs and safety standards. They coordinate regional project activity, support service and pathway transformation (including alternatives to ED attendance), and contribute to quality improvement through data analysis, audits, and evaluation of outcomes. The role also involves strong stakeholder engagement, representing the Trust at operational and strategic levels, and acting as a bridge between clinical, digital, and operational functions. In addition, the individual maintains operational clinical competence, provides clinical advice and case review, supports patient safety and risk management processes, and contributes to policy, training, and system development to enhance patient care and service delivery. This role will also be a fundamental role within the current Electronic Patient Record (EPR) procurement exercise and delivery.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic or equivalent registered clinician (e.g. NMC registered nurse)
- BSc (Hons) or demonstrate equivalent experience
- Full UK Driving licence including C1 and nationally recognised Blue Light Driving Qualification
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or experience
- Member of the College of Paramedics or the Royal College of Nursing
Previous Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years continuous experience as a practicing clinician within the pre-hospital setting (applicants must have successfully completed the NQP period for paramedics)
About the employer
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits