Job summary
Reporting into the Chief Information Officer, this newly created role will beresponsible for helping to set the technical direction within the organisation. The CTO will be expected to lead a diverse range of people, over multiple services in a fast-paced technology step change programme to improve the digital maturity of the Trust and collaborate effectively with the senior leadership team.
The role of CTO is to ensure inspirational and values-driven leadershipand management of the technology, digital, IT and cyber function to ensure:- Technology and digital supports the drive to modernise PCFT- Delivery of a fit for purpose IT service responsive to user needs;- Digital and IT skills are developed and maintained across all users;- Develop and Deliver an integrated cyber strategy across systems, data and users;- Collaborate with other care providers and key suppliers to enhance our digital outcomes;- Continuous improvement and value for money in decisions supporting change and growth.
The role will provide operational and strategic Digital leadership across the whole Trust. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the incumbent will play a key role in shaping and operationally managing Digital services.The role will develop a culture within the team that facilitates excellence bydeveloping and maintaining robust systems that are resilient, documented and in-line with industry standards
Main duties of the job
To view the details job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the details job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the details job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ITIL 4
- Educated to degree level.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience at a senior level.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working as a senior manager within health or social care Digital/Technology functions
- Demonstrable experience of developing Technology Strategies across complex systems, taking into account local, regional, national and supplier requirements/constraints
- Experience of delivering presentations on complex IT subjects to large groups /conferences both internally and externally
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Information Technology including infrastructure, End User Compute, Service Desk and DSPT
- Expert understanding of the background to & aims of current healthcare National and Local Digital Strategy and policy & appreciate the implications of these on PCFT
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS performance, delivery & contracting processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ITIL 4
- Educated to degree level.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience at a senior level.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working as a senior manager within health or social care Digital/Technology functions
- Demonstrable experience of developing Technology Strategies across complex systems, taking into account local, regional, national and supplier requirements/constraints
- Experience of delivering presentations on complex IT subjects to large groups /conferences both internally and externally
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Information Technology including infrastructure, End User Compute, Service Desk and DSPT
- Expert understanding of the background to & aims of current healthcare National and Local Digital Strategy and policy & appreciate the implications of these on PCFT
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS performance, delivery & contracting processes.
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).
