Job summary
We are at an exciting phase in our digital transformation journey here at the Trust having started to implement an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) solution in 2018 we continue on our digital journey. Our focus is to provide digital care that is patient focused, clinically led, and this role will play a key part in shaping and driving this ambition, recognising that the optimised use of technology and data is critical to the future of the Trust.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic digital leader who is passionate about positive change, can build an inspiring vision, and lead the delivery of the digital and data agenda in collaboration with the digital leadership team and the wider Trust to ensure our future hospital digital vision provides a unified, digitally mature infrastructure across our integrated health and care system.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Digital Transformation Programme to include planning, scheduling, reporting, risk management, benefits realisation, assurance, budget management and quality standards.
Management of the Digital Programme Management Office (PMO) who are tasked to ensure the designed and agreed Programme is delivered on time and to the relevant KPI's.
Management of the Business Analysis function within the PMO that is responsible for maintaining relationships with clinical and non-clinical services across the Trust to understand system requirements and identify opportunities to deliver benefits through investment in Digital Initiatives
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Digital, the role will play a critical part in designing and delivering the Digital Strategy and the Trust Board Objectives by providing advice, support, guidance and escalation on the portfolio of projects within the Digital Transformation Programme.
To provide leadership and strategic planning to ensure effective service delivery by championing new and transformational ways of working.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of integrated community and acute health services, it is rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding' leadership by the CQC and has been voted the best Trust to work for in Greater Manchester. If you are an experienced digital leader who is passionate about positive change and can build an inspiring vision, leading the delivery of the digital and data agenda in collaboration with the digital leadership team and the wider Trust to ensure our future hospital digital vision provides a unified, digitally mature infrastructure across our integrated health and care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Degree or equivalent level of experience within Digital Services function.
- Management Qualification or equivalent experience
- Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Prince 2 Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of close working relationships with senior managers within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Substantial experience of delivering complex Digital projects within a Health environment.
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management at a senior level including influence and negotiation at corporate/strategic level internally and externally.
- Knowledge of Managing Successful Programmes and PRINCE2 methodologies.
- Substantial experience creating new policies, procedures and system documentation relating to Digital Services management
- Experience managing financial budget in excess of £1m per annum
- Considerable experience of producing documentation and reports to a Board level standard
- Extensive track record of continuous management experience including managing staff and staff development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Degree or equivalent level of experience within Digital Services function.
- Management Qualification or equivalent experience
- Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Prince 2 Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of close working relationships with senior managers within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Substantial experience of delivering complex Digital projects within a Health environment.
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management at a senior level including influence and negotiation at corporate/strategic level internally and externally.
- Knowledge of Managing Successful Programmes and PRINCE2 methodologies.
- Substantial experience creating new policies, procedures and system documentation relating to Digital Services management
- Experience managing financial budget in excess of £1m per annum
- Considerable experience of producing documentation and reports to a Board level standard
- Extensive track record of continuous management experience including managing staff and staff development.
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).
