Job summary
We are looking to recruit a talented ICT professional to lead and manage the ICT of the Genomic Medicine Service.
NHS England has reconfigured genomic services to consolidate laboratories into seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH). The North Thames GLH is a partnership led by Great Ormond Street NHS Foundation Trust with partners including Barts Health, Imperial College Hospital and its partner laboratory North West London Pathology, the Royal Marsden Hospital, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Free Hospital with its partner laboratory Health Services Laboratory, and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The ICT Lead will work with GOSH and North Thames GLH to develop strategy and lead the implementation of systems required to deliver a first-class genomics service across our geography and beyond. You will be required to work closely with the host (GOSH), partner ICT departments, other GLHs, NHS England and research institutions. This is a key role responsible for developing and delivering the ICT strategy including the ability for the GLH to deliver a national service for some testing and the need for us to monitor outcomes so as to continuously improve our genomic service.
We are seeking an individual with significant and proven experience in ICT project and programme management in a comparable context. You will have a strong ability to think strategically about the short, medium- and long-term needs of the GLH. You will possess the ability to understand and translate how technology will enable the unique needs of the GLH to deliver genomics across our population and beyond for the benefit of patients. You will be able to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders, driving efficiencies, exploiting technological developments and getting best value.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Academic/Professional qualificationrainin
Essential
- Masters Degree or significant relevant experience;
- Professional Membership of a Project Management organisation (APM, PMI et al) or demonstrable skills and experience to the same level..
- Business partner / relationship qualification ITIL or equivalent
- knowledge of ICT Architecture, ideally in-depth or expert in one area
Desirable
- Prince 2 Project Management at Practitioner level or equivalent and/or recognised Programme Management qualification (such as Managing Successful Projects)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing groups of staff with disparate skills and roles in a complex environment and managing change
- Experience of Programme and/or Project Management using the resources of the Programme Office and Programme / Project Management Software
- Experience of Procurement and Financial Management in respect of IM&T Projects
- Experience of leading business partner / relationship capability
- Experience of creating technology roadmaps
- Understanding of IT Services Management (ideally using ITIL principles) and experience of these in an ICT environment
- Experience of operating at a strategic level within a large complex organisation
- Knowledge of information governance relating to public sector ICT procurement, contract negotiation and management
- Knowledge of working with genomics data and pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with genomics data and pathways
- Knowledge of information governance relating to public sector ICT procurement, contract negotiation and management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skilled manager of people and resources in a flexible, complex environment made up of variable work teams and suppliers typified in project work.
- Advanced written skills - able to write complex business papers, reports and policy documents that are suitable for approval by high level Trust groups.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the GMS at events and meetings internally and in external environments
- Strong communicator, particularly able to express technical ideas to a non-technical audience
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills, in particular in respect of procurement and IM&T contracts
- Good business analytical skills and knowledge of budget management, business case development, financial planning and benefits realisation
- Able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines whilst managing frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Ability to work across institutions and boundaries between healthcare sectors to formulate and implement projects and deliver agreed benefits
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Academic/Professional qualificationrainin
Essential
- Masters Degree or significant relevant experience;
- Professional Membership of a Project Management organisation (APM, PMI et al) or demonstrable skills and experience to the same level..
- Business partner / relationship qualification ITIL or equivalent
- knowledge of ICT Architecture, ideally in-depth or expert in one area
Desirable
- Prince 2 Project Management at Practitioner level or equivalent and/or recognised Programme Management qualification (such as Managing Successful Projects)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing groups of staff with disparate skills and roles in a complex environment and managing change
- Experience of Programme and/or Project Management using the resources of the Programme Office and Programme / Project Management Software
- Experience of Procurement and Financial Management in respect of IM&T Projects
- Experience of leading business partner / relationship capability
- Experience of creating technology roadmaps
- Understanding of IT Services Management (ideally using ITIL principles) and experience of these in an ICT environment
- Experience of operating at a strategic level within a large complex organisation
- Knowledge of information governance relating to public sector ICT procurement, contract negotiation and management
- Knowledge of working with genomics data and pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with genomics data and pathways
- Knowledge of information governance relating to public sector ICT procurement, contract negotiation and management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skilled manager of people and resources in a flexible, complex environment made up of variable work teams and suppliers typified in project work.
- Advanced written skills - able to write complex business papers, reports and policy documents that are suitable for approval by high level Trust groups.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the GMS at events and meetings internally and in external environments
- Strong communicator, particularly able to express technical ideas to a non-technical audience
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills, in particular in respect of procurement and IM&T contracts
- Good business analytical skills and knowledge of budget management, business case development, financial planning and benefits realisation
- Able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines whilst managing frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Ability to work across institutions and boundaries between healthcare sectors to formulate and implement projects and deliver agreed benefits
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
