Job summary
Are you a senior Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a passion for digital innovation and excellence in cancer care?The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking AHP to spearhead digital transformation across our Trust. Working closely with the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) and Head of Therapies, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital healthcare for AHPs in oncology.
What we're looking for:o A senior AHP with substantial experience in oncology or cancer careo Strong understanding of the diverse roles of AHPs in oncologyo Proven leadership in digital transformation or service improvemento Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why join us?The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre, committed to pioneering research, innovation, and patient-centred care. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
For informal enquiries, please contact: Tamsin Elwood, Chief Nursing Information Officer:tamsin.elwood@rmh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will serve as a member of the CNIO team and will be the Allied Health Professional (AHP) Lead the Digital Transformation Programme and Head of Therapies, which will include (but is not limited to) the Digital Health Record (DHR) Programme, Radiology systems, unified communications and innovative new technology.
o Act as lead liaison between clinicians, RM Digital, IT systems administrators and the DHR Programme team.o They will be responsible for compliance with all AHP related standards, protocols and guidelines set either by the trust or nationally.o Review and approve clinical content for the development of new content to promote quality initiatives for both RM Digital, Radiology Systems and the DHR programme.o Working collaboratively with our partners, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Epic.
o Champion digital innovation and transformation for AHP services across the Trusto Collaborate with clinical and digital leaders to embed digital solutions into oncology care pathwayso Represent AHPs in strategic digital programmes and Trust-wide initiativeso Drive improvements in patient outcomes, safety, and experience through digital enablement
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
To lead and drive digital innovation for allied health professionals, ensuring digital literacy and adoption of technological solutions to support quality and efficiency of care
To lead a digital maturity assessment for AHPs to evaluate the current state of digital capabilities and inform the creation of a AHPs digital roadmap
To lead the creation and implementation of a digital strategy for AHPs to ensure adoption of appropriate digital models of care to enhance quality and performance of our professionals
Collaborate with the CNIO, DCNIO, IOs, CCIOs and other RMH clinical IT champions, to design future clinical and research processes and workflows, within DHR.
Promote the adoption of digital working for the benefit of patients, allied health professionals, nurses, doctors, and other multidisciplinary care providers.
Develop, maintain and support a trust wide Digital Champions team, to maintain staff development with adoption of new systems.
Provide subject matter expertise to support future development and implementation of the digital transformation programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
To lead and drive digital innovation for allied health professionals, ensuring digital literacy and adoption of technological solutions to support quality and efficiency of care
To lead a digital maturity assessment for AHPs to evaluate the current state of digital capabilities and inform the creation of a AHPs digital roadmap
To lead the creation and implementation of a digital strategy for AHPs to ensure adoption of appropriate digital models of care to enhance quality and performance of our professionals
Collaborate with the CNIO, DCNIO, IOs, CCIOs and other RMH clinical IT champions, to design future clinical and research processes and workflows, within DHR.
Promote the adoption of digital working for the benefit of patients, allied health professionals, nurses, doctors, and other multidisciplinary care providers.
Develop, maintain and support a trust wide Digital Champions team, to maintain staff development with adoption of new systems.
Provide subject matter expertise to support future development and implementation of the digital transformation programmes.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or working towards
- AHP professional qualification and current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Informatics/IT Qualification/Leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of AHP and other clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
- Excellent clinical knowledge of one or more specific area, including knowledge of relevant operational policies and procedures
- Experience of managing clinical elements of IT/Information projects
- Knowledge of Information Governance, SOPs and other governance, national and professional standards of practice or other regulations
- Previous NHS experience as at Band 7 Level or above
- Experience of line-managing staff, including performing appraisals
Desirable
- Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation and deployment of clinical systems and associated technology
- Experience of supporting the delivery of benefits and change management in a healthcare setting
- Experience of identifying, reporting and managing clinical risk in current process and taking action to improve processes
Skills
Essential
- Leadership qualities with the ability to lead, manage and motivate staff into achieving a common goal
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff, managerial staff and external suppliers
- Able to work under significant pressure to achieve deadlines whilst managing frequent interruptions
- Analytical Skills
- Ability to impart complex information and knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
- Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
- Ability to resolve problems and conflicts by making informed decisions based on complex facts from a range of sources
- Ability to present and argue a case confidently and persuasively
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on complex data and process analysis
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or working towards
- AHP professional qualification and current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Informatics/IT Qualification/Leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of AHP and other clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
- Excellent clinical knowledge of one or more specific area, including knowledge of relevant operational policies and procedures
- Experience of managing clinical elements of IT/Information projects
- Knowledge of Information Governance, SOPs and other governance, national and professional standards of practice or other regulations
- Previous NHS experience as at Band 7 Level or above
- Experience of line-managing staff, including performing appraisals
Desirable
- Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation and deployment of clinical systems and associated technology
- Experience of supporting the delivery of benefits and change management in a healthcare setting
- Experience of identifying, reporting and managing clinical risk in current process and taking action to improve processes
Skills
Essential
- Leadership qualities with the ability to lead, manage and motivate staff into achieving a common goal
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff, managerial staff and external suppliers
- Able to work under significant pressure to achieve deadlines whilst managing frequent interruptions
- Analytical Skills
- Ability to impart complex information and knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
- Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
- Ability to resolve problems and conflicts by making informed decisions based on complex facts from a range of sources
- Ability to present and argue a case confidently and persuasively
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on complex data and process analysis
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
