Job summary
Are you ready to take charge and shape the future ofourpathology networks?
Join us in a dynamic role as the Network IT & Digital Domain Lead for the ME-5 Pathology Network. This is an ideal opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive innovation in IT & Digital realms whilst enhancing your leadership skills.
As the Network IT & Digital Domain Lead you will craft and implement strategies aligned with NHS England's Pathology Transformation Maturity Matrix, focusing particularly on Domain 5- IT & Digital, where your efforts will directly impact the delivery of healthcare services and patient outcomes.
Thispredominantly home basedrole will be hosted by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust but willcoverthe ME5 Pathology Network which includes three Foundation Trusts - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT, North West Anglia NHS FT. The Network also works closely with Royal Papworth Hospital NHS FTand the UKHSA microbiology service at Cambridge.
The post is offered as a fixed term or secondment opportunityworking 18.75 hours per week. Whilst we recognise the importance of accommodating individual circumstances and are willing to consider various patterns, you may be required to participate in meetings on any day of the week and so we strongly encourage applicants to discuss the role with Robert Simpson Interim Network Director, before applying (email robert.simpson12@nhs.net to arrange a convenient time)
Main duties of the job
If you are passionate about leveraging technology to revolutionise healthcare and eager to lead impactful change, we want to hear from you.
Application Process
Please upload a copy of your CV and include yourtop three prioritiesfor Network IT & Digital developmentif successful. Please refer to theNHSE pathology maturity matrix and https://www.england.nhs.uk/pathology-networks/
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main and key responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main and key responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge, experience and skills
- Able to demonstrate ongoing personal development
- Significant training or experience in IT & Digital programme management.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body or equivalent (e.g. Fed.IP, FCI)
- Masters level (Digital) Management/Leadership course or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of successful delivery of multi-organisation IT & Digital programmes and projects in a service improvement role
- Experience of planning organisational resources to support programme/ project implementation
- Business and service planning experience
- Experience in change management
- Demonstrable experience of service redesign within a health or social care setting
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of IT, Digital and health intelligence, benchmarking and data sources
- Ability to analyse and act upon complex information from various sources
- Able to prepare reports that are lucid, informative and persuasive
- Ability to effectively hold to account and recognise when to appropriately escalate
- Proven ability to initiate, implement and drive processes on an organisation wide scale
- Ability to meet deadlines and turn round work to short timescales
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Able to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks
- Ability to manage budgets, staff and resources
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills including oral and written with different staff groups
- Ability to foster good working relationships, motivate others and use influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent IT skills including in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of National NHSE Digital and IT Programmes (e.g. DDC)
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning, acute, primary care and community services
- Knowledge of NHS governance
- Knowledge of payment mechanisms between organisations (PbR, QIPP, QOF)
Other
Essential
- Resourceful in seeking out solutions
- Ability to adopt a flexible working pattern to match workload
- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge, experience and skills
- Able to demonstrate ongoing personal development
- Significant training or experience in IT & Digital programme management.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body or equivalent (e.g. Fed.IP, FCI)
- Masters level (Digital) Management/Leadership course or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of successful delivery of multi-organisation IT & Digital programmes and projects in a service improvement role
- Experience of planning organisational resources to support programme/ project implementation
- Business and service planning experience
- Experience in change management
- Demonstrable experience of service redesign within a health or social care setting
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of IT, Digital and health intelligence, benchmarking and data sources
- Ability to analyse and act upon complex information from various sources
- Able to prepare reports that are lucid, informative and persuasive
- Ability to effectively hold to account and recognise when to appropriately escalate
- Proven ability to initiate, implement and drive processes on an organisation wide scale
- Ability to meet deadlines and turn round work to short timescales
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Able to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks
- Ability to manage budgets, staff and resources
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills including oral and written with different staff groups
- Ability to foster good working relationships, motivate others and use influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent IT skills including in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of National NHSE Digital and IT Programmes (e.g. DDC)
Desirable
- Knowledge of commissioning, acute, primary care and community services
- Knowledge of NHS governance
- Knowledge of payment mechanisms between organisations (PbR, QIPP, QOF)
Other
Essential
- Resourceful in seeking out solutions
- Ability to adopt a flexible working pattern to match workload
- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
