Job summary
Are you an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO)? Do you want to be at the start of something transformational at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust? Do you want to work in a senior team that is passionate about helping staff to work safer and more efficiently?
UHP is currently engaged in the procurement/implementation of a world class Electronic Patient Record system as part of the National Frontline Digitisation strategy. Due to planned retirement in March 2023 an exciting opportunity has arisen for a CIO to lead the Digital Strategy and IM&T Service. EPR implementation is seen as a truly transformational opportunity for the Trust and wider system and the CIO is central to its success. Recruiting early will ensure effective handover and parallel running, reflecting the scale of the opportunity faced.
We're looking for an experienced, dynamic innovator with a passion for transformation of clinical services through digital implementation, possessing a track record of success in leading IMT services. Our IMT and Digital teams include passionate, highly skilled, professional, experienced staff who put people at the heart of everything they do. We're looking for someone who shares passion, sense of ambition, values and energy to deliver change.
If you have the qualities we're looking for contact Sarah Brampton, CFO/Exec Lead for Digital (s.brampton@nhs.net) to discuss in more detail. Interviews are scheduled for 26th September 2022
Main duties of the job
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategy and vision to ensure that the corporate IT and Telecommunications infrastructure is "fit for purpose" to ensure the operational delivery of effective IT and Information Services for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The post holder will play a prominent role in organisational development and strategic leadership, business change, and championing new and transformational ways of working. In addition, the post holder will need to ensure there are plans in place to enable users to fully maximise the IT systems which are put in place.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Information Technology function and the management and provision of Patient Records services within the Trust.
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 and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide corporate strategic Digital leadership to the Trust and expert advice on healthcare IM&T to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
- Lead the development and execution of the Trust Digital Strategy, impacting on the whole organisation and wider healthcare community, to ensure the Trust has the right systems available to deliver effective patient care.
- Lead the development of the Trusts Electronic Patient Record business case as part of the National Frontline Digitisation agenda.
- Recognise and ensure national Digital priorities and initiatives are reflected in local priorities and plans for service development.
- Promote the value and importance of effective use of Digital technologies throughout the Trust.
- Present to the Trust Board and other senior groups as required to ensure IM&T issues maintain a high profile, including the presentation of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information when significant barriers to acceptance exist, potentially in hostile or antagonistic environments.
- Provide professional leadership for the wider Informatics community within the Trust and for all aspects of IM&T throughout the organisation.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers, health professionals and others on IM&T-related issues.
- Act as the programme director for the Digital Leadership Group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide corporate strategic Digital leadership to the Trust and expert advice on healthcare IM&T to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
- Lead the development and execution of the Trust Digital Strategy, impacting on the whole organisation and wider healthcare community, to ensure the Trust has the right systems available to deliver effective patient care.
- Lead the development of the Trusts Electronic Patient Record business case as part of the National Frontline Digitisation agenda.
- Recognise and ensure national Digital priorities and initiatives are reflected in local priorities and plans for service development.
- Promote the value and importance of effective use of Digital technologies throughout the Trust.
- Present to the Trust Board and other senior groups as required to ensure IM&T issues maintain a high profile, including the presentation of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information when significant barriers to acceptance exist, potentially in hostile or antagonistic environments.
- Provide professional leadership for the wider Informatics community within the Trust and for all aspects of IM&T throughout the organisation.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers, health professionals and others on IM&T-related issues.
- Act as the programme director for the Digital Leadership Group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/Postgraduate degree or equivalent demonstrable experience in an equivalent role
Desirable
- Programme/Project Management (MSP/PRINCE2 or equivalent informal)
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience at senior management level within IT environment in a large organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Credible leadership skills gained through formal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable management experience of implementing complex IT enabled change programmes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing large IM&T procurements, including contract negotiation
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of producing and presenting business cases for IT investment, including examples of successfully gaining funding approval.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of strategy development and liaison at senior level.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the transformational use of IT to drive change and deliver benefits
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of supplier and contract management in a multi-vendor environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/Postgraduate degree or equivalent demonstrable experience in an equivalent role
Desirable
- Programme/Project Management (MSP/PRINCE2 or equivalent informal)
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience at senior management level within IT environment in a large organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Credible leadership skills gained through formal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable management experience of implementing complex IT enabled change programmes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing large IM&T procurements, including contract negotiation
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of producing and presenting business cases for IT investment, including examples of successfully gaining funding approval.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of strategy development and liaison at senior level.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the transformational use of IT to drive change and deliver benefits
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of supplier and contract management in a multi-vendor environment.
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).
