Job summary
This is an exciting and challenging digital role which focuses on relationships and not technology. You will act as the bridge between Trust users and our internal and external support teams, ensuring services are maintained at the highest levels. We are a small, friendly Trust, but hold big ambitions to transform our services with digital technology, meaning this role is key. If you're looking for an opportunity to help and support our patients and staff by providing the best possible digital services, then please get in touch.
We are a small, friendly team who are proud of our excellent reputation for providing high quality services. Hybrid working is embraced and the successful candidate will be expected to be on site a minimum of two days per week to build and maintain those important relationships. Flexibility will be key, with the need to respond to service incidents, including out of hours, if and when required.
Your key day to day relationships will be with the Digital Programme Manager and Chief Nursing Information Officer.
Digital Services sit within the Transformation and Partnership's Directorate which includes Service Improvement and Strategy. Together we provide a holistic development capability for the Trust.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Digital Services operational team, which includes both Trust staff and outsourced IT service provision. They will promote the concept of 'One Team' to ensure the delivery of safe, secure and highly available digital systems and infrastructure for the Trust. The post holder will deputise for the CIO as required.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive Knowledge of IT based standards, application management standards,
- Good general knowledge and understanding of operational working within an integrated NHS Trust
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills for the production of effective documentation
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work within a team, demonstrate initiative, excellent customer service skills and work to timescales with a flexible approach.
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven experience in Digital Services/ service delivery support and management.
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive Knowledge of IT based standards, application management standards,
- Good general knowledge and understanding of operational working within an integrated NHS Trust
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills for the production of effective documentation
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work within a team, demonstrate initiative, excellent customer service skills and work to timescales with a flexible approach.
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven experience in Digital Services/ service delivery support and management.
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
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).
