IT Team Leader

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospice is embarking on a period of significant growth and to achieve our ambition we need an IT infrastructure that is robust, fit for purpose and future proof. The IT team leader is a new post created to help us develop our IT infrastructure and support the hospice team to be their best and deliver an outstanding service. You wont be alone, as you will work closely with our external IT support partners to develop and implement key infrastructure projects along with daily BAU activities.

You will have Microsoft Qualifications to MCSE level or equivalent working experience and have worked in an IT environment. You will be happy to roll your sleeves up and provide a range of support to the team here at ELH.

Working for ELH is incredibly rewarding, every day we make a huge difference to peoples lives, and you would be a part of that. We value and support our staff to do their best and enjoy coming to work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing the delivery of Information Technology (IT) services across the Hospice. This is a new role for the Hospice and requires someone with both operational and strategic skills. They will be the driver for service and business improvement using IT. You will be the lead IT representative for the hospice with regard to IT Strategy, working with the managed service provider but with accountability ultimately to the CEO. This will include responsibility for ensuring the development and implementation of the IT Strategy and budget are in line with business needs. They will have responsibility for working with clinical and non-clinical managers to identify opportunities to use IT to drive innovation and improvements in service provision, clinical outcomes and business efficiency. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the procurement and implementation of any new IT systems and / or management of specific areas related to IT.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

East Lancashire Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness, their families and others close to them. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in peoples own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.

With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.