Informatics Specialist Midwife

Overview

Would you like to join our friendly midwifery team in East London? An exciting opportunity has arisen to extend your IT skills within a Midwifery setting. We are looking to recruit an informatics specialist midwife to lead informatics within the maternity department at Whipps Cross Hospital, and to support the wider Barts Health Informatics strategy.You will be an enthusiastic and IT-competent midwife who co-ordinates and leads on the digital strategy for Maternity at Whipps Cross and collaborates with site counterparts across Barts Health. The role includes supporting information technology related to clinical documentation; knowledge of Cerner Millennium (CRS) for recording clinical records is essential.You will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy within the service and for providing reports as required. The role includes involvement in new IT developments and supporting the implementation of a new informatics system currently in development. You will be supported by the senior management team, colleagues across the three maternity units, and the wider informatics team.

Responsibilities

As part of the Maternity Team, you will provide information technology support and training, ensure data accuracy, and support staff with electronic data input. You will be responsible for the preparation of the maternity dashboard and for producing monthly key performance indicator reports for dissemination, discussion, and data quality assurance.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We strive to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care with our WeCare values guiding our work. We are committed to an inclusive working environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 7Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: 259-7480328WXHJob locations: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR

Job description and person specification

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment(s) below.

Qualifications and Experience

EssentialRegistered MidwifeEducated to degree levelKnowledge and experience of working with databases, data analysis, and codingDesirableTeaching in Clinical PracticeIT qualificationMaster’s degree or working towards

Communication

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to communicate empathetically with patients regarding their treatment and proceduresEnthusiastic, approachable and friendly mannerEffective written and oral communication

Skills and Development

Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledgeSelf-reflection, task management, and identifying learning needsActive participation in agreed learning activities and keeping a record of themUnderstanding of learning needs

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure submission to check for prior 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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

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