Job summary
The Chief Technology Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategy and vision to ensure that the corporate IT infrastructure is "fit for purpose" to ensure the operational delivery of effective IT and Information Services and the Corporate IT and Clinical Applications are developed and Integrated in line with the strategic needs of the business for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and the Other Supported Organisations. The post holder will play a prominent role in organisational development and strategic leadership, business change, and championing new and transformational ways of working within the IM&T Service.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Information Technology Infrastructure and Development functions within the Trust.
The post holder will lead dynamic teams to ensure that the corporate IM&T service provides support to the Trust.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
oProvide corporate strategic IM&T leadership to the IM&T Department and expert advice on healthcare IM&T to the Trust.
oProvide professional leadership for the wider Informatics community within the Trust and for all aspects of IM&T throughout the organisation.
oMaintain knowledge of emerging technology solutions to ensure that the Trust continues to take advantage of new systems and technologies as appropriate for improving patient care and efficient resource utilisation.
oIdentify and proactively manage all risks affecting various IM&T infrastructure and development projects and services to minimise their impact, ensuring appropriate mitigation is planned and implemented.
oHold corporate responsibility for the development, promotion and monitoring of IM&T infrastructure and development related policies, to apply across the whole Trust, including, where required, interpreting overall national strategy and policy, and relevant legislation, in order to establish standards.
oPlan, manage and oversee the IT and Communications Infrastructure to ensure its optimum performance and availability.
oEnsure the Trust has appropriate physical, environmental and system-level security for its systems and assets.
oWork with specialist staff in information and infrastructure security to produce strategies, policy and plans for handling security issues.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Information Technology Infrastructure and Development functions within the Trust.
The post holder will lead dynamic teams to ensure that the corporate IM&T service provides support to the Trust.
Key aspects of the role will be to:
- Engage pro-actively with stakeholders.
- Ensure effective IT service management and supplier management.
- Provide assurance that IM&T services are secure and compliant with relevant legislation.
- Support organisational change, innovation and excellence.
- Provide assurance that IM&T developed applications are secure and compliant with relevant legislation.
- Support the Director in the drive for reform and support organisational change, innovation and excellence.
- Support the Trusts long and short term strategic intentions by developing the infrastructure and capacity.
- Provide expertise of best practice methodologies, regulatory requirements, policy imperatives, innovation and technological developments.
- Manage key risks.
- Ensure good financial management, including service recharging where appropriate, asset management and budget management.
- Lead the management of all of the departments within the IM&T Infrastructure and Development services.
The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of IT systems and supporting the planning of related change programmes in order to enable service transformation, thus maximising the benefits from investment and improving healthcare.
The role will have autonomy to lead and manage the development and delivery of local IT Infrastructure and Development strategies, programmes and services. They will also contribute to local, regional and national strategies, programmes, and service management, taking a leading role where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Information Technology Infrastructure and Development functions within the Trust.
The post holder will lead dynamic teams to ensure that the corporate IM&T service provides support to the Trust.
Key aspects of the role will be to:
- Engage pro-actively with stakeholders.
- Ensure effective IT service management and supplier management.
- Provide assurance that IM&T services are secure and compliant with relevant legislation.
- Support organisational change, innovation and excellence.
- Provide assurance that IM&T developed applications are secure and compliant with relevant legislation.
- Support the Director in the drive for reform and support organisational change, innovation and excellence.
- Support the Trusts long and short term strategic intentions by developing the infrastructure and capacity.
- Provide expertise of best practice methodologies, regulatory requirements, policy imperatives, innovation and technological developments.
- Manage key risks.
- Ensure good financial management, including service recharging where appropriate, asset management and budget management.
- Lead the management of all of the departments within the IM&T Infrastructure and Development services.
The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of IT systems and supporting the planning of related change programmes in order to enable service transformation, thus maximising the benefits from investment and improving healthcare.
The role will have autonomy to lead and manage the development and delivery of local IT Infrastructure and Development strategies, programmes and services. They will also contribute to local, regional and national strategies, programmes, and service management, taking a leading role where appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An experienced healthcare IT technologist with experience managing technology and solving technical problems.
- Significant experience at a senior management level within an enterprise class IT environment in a large organisation.
- Significant experience of IT Service Management, preferably of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) model at a senior level.
- Experience of the transformational use of IT to drive change and deliver benefits.
- Experience of supplier and contract management in a multi-vendor environment.
- Experience of managing large IM&T procurements, including contract negotiation.
- Experience of producing and presenting business cases for IT investment, including examples of successfully gaining funding approval.
Desirable
- An awareness of a range of job roles within the NHS and an understanding of how all professions work and interact to enable seamless patient care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in an equivalent role.
Desirable
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) foundation
- Programme/Project Management (MSP/PRINCE2 or equivalent informal)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An experienced healthcare IT technologist with experience managing technology and solving technical problems.
- Significant experience at a senior management level within an enterprise class IT environment in a large organisation.
- Significant experience of IT Service Management, preferably of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) model at a senior level.
- Experience of the transformational use of IT to drive change and deliver benefits.
- Experience of supplier and contract management in a multi-vendor environment.
- Experience of managing large IM&T procurements, including contract negotiation.
- Experience of producing and presenting business cases for IT investment, including examples of successfully gaining funding approval.
Desirable
- An awareness of a range of job roles within the NHS and an understanding of how all professions work and interact to enable seamless patient care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in an equivalent role.
Desirable
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) foundation
- Programme/Project Management (MSP/PRINCE2 or equivalent informal)
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
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).
