Job summary
Nottinghamshire Health Informatics Service (NHIS) are an Information Management & Technology (IM&T) service provider. We supply digital services including Infrastructure Management, Cyber Security, a full range of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Line Technical Support Services, along with Professional and Transformation services including Project Management & Training teams. NHIS are a shared service hosted by Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFHFT) supporting Health and Care organisations across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS). We work collaboratively with our partner & customer organisations to help deliver their digital & transformational initiatives & strategies, providing expertise and knowledge gained through years of experience. We provide support to over 13,000 users at nearly 800 sites with around 150 internal dedicated staff. Our main aim is to help improve health and care services for citizens by working with organisations to improve the digital experience for the Health and Care workforce and for our local population, ultimately providing a data rich ICS with a focus on the sharing of information and interoperability.
This role sits within the Strategy and Delivery Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of NHIS. The main objective of the Strategy and Delivery SBU is the delivery of digital Transformation, project support and business change aligned to local and National digital Strategies.
Main duties of the job
This post will be hosted through Nottinghamshire Health Informatics Service (NHIS) whilst line management and day to day leadership and support will be provided directly by NEMS Community Benefit Services (CBS).This provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to utilise the knowledge and guidance of a successful digital team whilst working closely with leadership and operational colleagues within NEMS.
NEMS is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to providing health and social care services to the people of Nottinghamshire. The post holder will support NEMS in the development and implementation of a Digital Strategy across the organisation and will be the main point of contact for NEMS colleagues and the wider Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care system (ICS) in relation to our Digital Strategy ambitions and roadmap.
The post holder will embed and work to a culture of digital innovation and transformation, supporting the NEMS leadership team in identifying and leading on achieving digital improvements to enhance the delivery of patient care.
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our vision is to help transform care by being an integrated provider of ICT services and support, delivering a high-quality professional service that links strategy, innovation and technology for our local Health and Social care community. We aim to bring to life the local ICS ambitions of a joined-up health and social care economy that is not constrained by boundaries, a landscape where systems are integrated, allowing professionals to make fully informed choices within a digitally enabled culture that is efficient, safe, and secure.
The post holder will be responsible for providing direction and guidance to NEMS to adopt the best digital solutions that meet the business needs, bridging the gap between NEMS, NHIS, the ICS and digital solution suppliers. Taking the lead on delivering digital solutions within NEMS and ensuring supplier relationships are maintained to ensure optimal use of systems/solutions is essential.
The post holder will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships across both NHIS and NEMS, involving full engagement with all teams within NEMS. Vital to this role will be working to support and shape the digital strategy and its delivery by participating in the development of strategic business and digital planning across NEMS, our partners and the ICS.
We support digital transformation on all levels, from end-to-end delivery of new digital systems, processes, and functionality as well as routine upgrades and training on existing digital systems, we aim to ensure the continuation of normal service with minimal business impact to our customers.
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our vision is to help transform care by being an integrated provider of ICT services and support, delivering a high-quality professional service that links strategy, innovation and technology for our local Health and Social care community. We aim to bring to life the local ICS ambitions of a joined-up health and social care economy that is not constrained by boundaries, a landscape where systems are integrated, allowing professionals to make fully informed choices within a digitally enabled culture that is efficient, safe, and secure.
The post holder will be responsible for providing direction and guidance to NEMS to adopt the best digital solutions that meet the business needs, bridging the gap between NEMS, NHIS, the ICS and digital solution suppliers. Taking the lead on delivering digital solutions within NEMS and ensuring supplier relationships are maintained to ensure optimal use of systems/solutions is essential.
The post holder will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships across both NHIS and NEMS, involving full engagement with all teams within NEMS. Vital to this role will be working to support and shape the digital strategy and its delivery by participating in the development of strategic business and digital planning across NEMS, our partners and the ICS.
We support digital transformation on all levels, from end-to-end delivery of new digital systems, processes, and functionality as well as routine upgrades and training on existing digital systems, we aim to ensure the continuation of normal service with minimal business impact to our customers.
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant overall experience of working in an operational capacity in a health care setting, with extensive experience at a senior level
- Experience of setting up/facilitating events for groups of varying sizes
- Proven experience of completing digital business activities, such as the development of key strategy documents
- Experience of managing and delivering a major information system
- Experience of developing innovative digital business initiatives which will help improve quality and performance throughout organisation
- Experience of managing complex programmes of work using the PRINCE2 methodology
- Ability to negotiate supplier contracts/costs
- Proven advanced communication skills and an ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders with varying degrees of understanding. Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate with a diverse group of professionals to very large groups
- Ability to motivate staff, colleagues and stakeholders to achieve the project outcomes
Qualifications-Academic/ Craft/ Professional/Further Training
Essential
- Educated to first degree level in an appropriate discipline. In possession of or working towards to Master's degree or be willing to undertake
- In possession of the PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation Qualification
- Recognised advanced qualification in use of Microsoft Office e.g. MOST Expert or ECDL Advanced
- ITIL Service Management
Desirable
- oIn possession of the PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner Qualification
- oMOST Master or equivalent
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Must possess an understanding of the use of information, informatics related national strategies and policies
- Has understanding of the role and importance of health informatics
- Has significant managerial experience in a digital business or customer engagement role, preferably in an NHS environment, and be experienced in managing staff and projects
- Knowledge of current health and social care agenda
- Demonstrates an understanding of procurement processes and supplier contract management
- Knowledge of the national, regional and local drivers in relation to digital business management
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly, outside normal office hours, in order to suit the needs of the users
- Ability to travel in order to attend meetings/deliver training at point of need
- The post holder may be required to form part of the on -call management rota
- Clean driving licence and use of own car
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant overall experience of working in an operational capacity in a health care setting, with extensive experience at a senior level
- Experience of setting up/facilitating events for groups of varying sizes
- Proven experience of completing digital business activities, such as the development of key strategy documents
- Experience of managing and delivering a major information system
- Experience of developing innovative digital business initiatives which will help improve quality and performance throughout organisation
- Experience of managing complex programmes of work using the PRINCE2 methodology
- Ability to negotiate supplier contracts/costs
- Proven advanced communication skills and an ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders with varying degrees of understanding. Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate with a diverse group of professionals to very large groups
- Ability to motivate staff, colleagues and stakeholders to achieve the project outcomes
Qualifications-Academic/ Craft/ Professional/Further Training
Essential
- Educated to first degree level in an appropriate discipline. In possession of or working towards to Master's degree or be willing to undertake
- In possession of the PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation Qualification
- Recognised advanced qualification in use of Microsoft Office e.g. MOST Expert or ECDL Advanced
- ITIL Service Management
Desirable
- oIn possession of the PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner Qualification
- oMOST Master or equivalent
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Must possess an understanding of the use of information, informatics related national strategies and policies
- Has understanding of the role and importance of health informatics
- Has significant managerial experience in a digital business or customer engagement role, preferably in an NHS environment, and be experienced in managing staff and projects
- Knowledge of current health and social care agenda
- Demonstrates an understanding of procurement processes and supplier contract management
- Knowledge of the national, regional and local drivers in relation to digital business management
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly, outside normal office hours, in order to suit the needs of the users
- Ability to travel in order to attend meetings/deliver training at point of need
- The post holder may be required to form part of the on -call management rota
- Clean driving licence and use of own car
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.
