Job summary
There has never been a better time to join our Trust as we look to implement a new EPR system which will transform care across our services and sites.
We are keen to push the boundaries of digital innovation at every opportunity and we're looking for a values based digital leader with a transformative leadership style.
Our Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme will underpin everything we do for our patients and communities, as well enabling our staff to deliver the best care they can, every day. It will enable us to be the 'safest Trust in England, outstanding in all that we do'.
We are looking for someone with experience of leading complex digital programmes with who brings energy, enthusiasm and a track record of excellent clinical engagement to manage the complexities of this ambitious and exciting programme.
The successful candidate will hold responsibility for overseeing the EPR programme, working collaboratively, ensuring agreed outcomes and benefits are delivered safely and on time.
Main duties of the job
- Develop and maintain sustainable working relationships to engage and communicate with a range of key stakeholders including the Trust Board, Executive team, Senior Managers and wider ICS leaders.
- Work with all internal and external stakeholders to build effective relationships that engage with the design and delivery of the EPR Programme.
- Establish the EPR Programme structure, embedding into the Trust's governance and existing programmes of work, putting in place robust monitoring and reporting processes.
- Work alongside suppliers to develop systems and services to integrate and support the implementation and digital transformation.
- Responsible, on behalf of the SRO, for the delivery of the EPR programme milestones on time and to budget.
- Ensure the programme team are equipped and trained in order to implement the programme
- Develop and maintain programme and project systems and processes that contribute/supports the Trust's improvement and transformation programmes
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level and / or PhD level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering widescale Electronic Patient record system(s)
- Senior experience in health, care, or related sectors essential
- Experience of operating at a senior level and leading within a complex regulated environment
- Experience of delivering digital transformation at scale
- Broad experience of leading large teams of professional staff within a performance management culture
- Experience of working with other statutory and voluntary organisations and the development of joint projects
- Expertise and understanding the issues facing the NHS
- Experience of working in an NHS Trust or ICS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with the media and political stakeholders is highly desirable
- Experience leading complex and sometime contentious change and transformation at significant scale
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- The breadth of outlook and political skill necessary to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels within and outside the organisation
- Have sound knowledge or Microsoft Products and have standard keyboard skills
- The ability to work in partnership with lead clinicians and health care professionals within and outside the Trust and a partnership approach to working across organisations
- Good written, communication and numeric planning skills
- A collaborative management style, which recognises and values personal contributions and agenda and encourages team working
- The ability to identify, define, promote, communicate and achieve clear organisational values and goals, effective management processes, and rational and timely decision taking
- Ability to draft complex documentation, for external scrutiny
- The ability to develop and manage initiatives within financial restraints and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to deliver presentations to large groups of people. Able to lead complex and sometimes contentious change and transformation at scale
- Able to engage across organisational boundaries, disciplines and levels of operation
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level and / or PhD level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering widescale Electronic Patient record system(s)
- Senior experience in health, care, or related sectors essential
- Experience of operating at a senior level and leading within a complex regulated environment
- Experience of delivering digital transformation at scale
- Broad experience of leading large teams of professional staff within a performance management culture
- Experience of working with other statutory and voluntary organisations and the development of joint projects
- Expertise and understanding the issues facing the NHS
- Experience of working in an NHS Trust or ICS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with the media and political stakeholders is highly desirable
- Experience leading complex and sometime contentious change and transformation at significant scale
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- The breadth of outlook and political skill necessary to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels within and outside the organisation
- Have sound knowledge or Microsoft Products and have standard keyboard skills
- The ability to work in partnership with lead clinicians and health care professionals within and outside the Trust and a partnership approach to working across organisations
- Good written, communication and numeric planning skills
- A collaborative management style, which recognises and values personal contributions and agenda and encourages team working
- The ability to identify, define, promote, communicate and achieve clear organisational values and goals, effective management processes, and rational and timely decision taking
- Ability to draft complex documentation, for external scrutiny
- The ability to develop and manage initiatives within financial restraints and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to deliver presentations to large groups of people. Able to lead complex and sometimes contentious change and transformation at scale
- Able to engage across organisational boundaries, disciplines and levels of operation
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).
