Job summary
Digital Transformation Specialist, Information Management & Technology, Bracknell
Do you have a passion to help services improve, and to support them in using digital systems?As a band 6 Digital Transformation Specialist you will work on a variety of exciting digital projects and the maintenance of our existing digital systems to help improve staff and patient experience and ultimately patient care. You will get to work mainly from home, occasionally working within clinical sites across Berkshire.
The workload is busy and varied with a focus onsupporting our staff when implementing digital change projects in clinical services. If you have a friendly and enquiring personality, are someone who enjoys speaking to people and can facilitate a discussion, can demonstrate a reasonable level of IT knowledge, and have some understanding or experience of what goes into implementing a change project, this role may be perfect for you. Training will be provided, which will include shadowing other team members and learning on the job. You will be working as part of a team and will have a mentor assigned who will assist you through your induction period.Work within the team follows recognised change and benefits management practices, so is a good opportunity to learn new transferable skills. As some work involves working in clinical locations and wards, having your own car and a full driving licence is preferable.
Main duties of the job
- Work with clinical stakeholders to progress requests for changes to clinical systems (our EPR is Rio) in support of operational objectives and outcomes.
- Conducting change activities for the implementation of digital systems into clinical services (analysis of AS-IS and TO-BE processes, stakeholder engagement, hosting workshops, planning, benefits realisation, floorwalking, documentation).
- Monitoring the identified benefits of a project, ensuring they are realised as part of the proposed changes. To review and assess impact and stability of changes, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Optimising the utilisation of clinical systems in support of benefits realisation (using data to support action plans).
- Reviewing and updating documentation in support of changes (planning, training, support materials etc.).
Working pattern + Service operating hours
Working hours for this post are 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, working hours are flexible and normally worked between 8- 4, 8.30 - 4.30 or 9 - 5. Working hours may fall outside of these times in line with project commitments.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Up to 5% Higher cost area supplement provided
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The four must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Experience of involvement in a digital project/transformation environment or similar; having confidence, enthusiasm and problem-solving skills to find new ways of working.
- Able to plan and organise a broad range of activities, including creating plans and prioritising work on a frequent basis
- Communication and influencing skills with the ability to present complex information to varying audiences
- Professional flexible manner, with customer service awareness and commitment to delivering proactive support
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The four must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Experience of involvement in a digital project/transformation environment or similar; having confidence, enthusiasm and problem-solving skills to find new ways of working.
- Able to plan and organise a broad range of activities, including creating plans and prioritising work on a frequent basis
- Communication and influencing skills with the ability to present complex information to varying audiences
- Professional flexible manner, with customer service awareness and commitment to delivering proactive support
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level OR equivalent experience
- Change Management qualification OR equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or equivalent experience
Training
Desirable
- Business Analysis or Benefits Change Management course
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience with organisational change/ service improvement projects or equivalent experience
- Extensive clinical system knowledge OR equivalent user experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in NHS/healthcare organisations working with or within clinical teams
- Fluency in the use of MS Office applications and Healthcare systems
- Experience of exercising judgment to solve operational problems where the answers are not apparent
Desirable
- Experience of identifying and managing benefits
- Experience working in a Clinical Systems environment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full Driving License - Car Driver/Car Owner Willing to drive between sites as required.
- Ability to work within a busy team environment where frequent periods of concentration are required
- Emotional effort - Dealing with users, clinicians and senior staff, developing relationships and solving conflicts.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level OR equivalent experience
- Change Management qualification OR equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or equivalent experience
Training
Desirable
- Business Analysis or Benefits Change Management course
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience with organisational change/ service improvement projects or equivalent experience
- Extensive clinical system knowledge OR equivalent user experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in NHS/healthcare organisations working with or within clinical teams
- Fluency in the use of MS Office applications and Healthcare systems
- Experience of exercising judgment to solve operational problems where the answers are not apparent
Desirable
- Experience of identifying and managing benefits
- Experience working in a Clinical Systems environment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full Driving License - Car Driver/Car Owner Willing to drive between sites as required.
- Ability to work within a busy team environment where frequent periods of concentration are required
- Emotional effort - Dealing with users, clinicians and senior staff, developing relationships and solving conflicts.
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).
