East of England Ambulance Service

Director of Digital Innovation

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Job summary

The Director of Digital Innovation (DDI) is a non-voting executive leadership role responsible for driving EEAST's evolution into a digital and data-enabled ambulance service.

The role demands a visible, inclusive and inspiring leader who can reshape organisational culture, processes, and capabilities to meet the expectations of the internet era while responsibly harnessing emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer, as a Corporate Director, the post holder will have joint corporate responsibility, with the executive leadership team, for the long-term strategic direction, corporate policy making, and development and delivery of the Trust's vision, mission, values and objectives.

Main duties of the job

  1. Innovative Leadership
  2. Digital and Data Delivery
  3. Service Excellence and Operations
  4. Risk and Security Leadership
  5. Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
  6. Cultural and Capability Development
  7. Corporate Responsibilities

About us

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£100,000 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-SS-DoDI-0225

Job locations

EEAST Melbourn HQ

Whiting Way

Melbourn

SG8 6EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer, as a Corporate Director, the post holder will have joint corporate responsibility, with the executive leadership team, for the long-term strategic direction, corporate policy making, and development and delivery of the Trusts vision, mission, values and objectives.

This role requires a humble, outcome focused, empathetic leader who collaborates effectively across the organisation and with our wider eco-system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer, as a Corporate Director, the post holder will have joint corporate responsibility, with the executive leadership team, for the long-term strategic direction, corporate policy making, and development and delivery of the Trusts vision, mission, values and objectives.

This role requires a humble, outcome focused, empathetic leader who collaborates effectively across the organisation and with our wider eco-system.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Senior role in a healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Executive position within an NHS Trust

Leadership

Essential

  • Can show experience of leading large teams

Desirable

  • Managed project teams for programme delivery
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Senior role in a healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Executive position within an NHS Trust

Leadership

Essential

  • Can show experience of leading large teams

Desirable

  • Managed project teams for programme delivery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

EEAST Melbourn HQ

Whiting Way

Melbourn

SG8 6EN


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

EEAST Melbourn HQ

Whiting Way

Melbourn

SG8 6EN


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Managing Director

Thomas Patterson

thomas.patterson@alumniglobal.com

07970339151

Details

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£100,000 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-SS-DoDI-0225

Job locations

EEAST Melbourn HQ

Whiting Way

Melbourn

SG8 6EN


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