East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Digital Change and Problem Manager

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Change and Problem Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end processes for change and problem management within ESHT Digital.

The role aims to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient digital solutions by minimising service disruptions and enhancing overall service stability.

The post can be based at either Conquest Hospital, St Leonards or Eastbourne DGH with the requirement to work cross site and occasional travel to other sites in East Sussex.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will oversee the coordination of change requests, leading the weekly Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to evaluate, approve and prioritise changes. They will monitor all changes through our IT Service Management (ITSM) tool, maintain the change calendar and communicate effectively with stakeholders to facilitate smooth transitions and deployments.

The post holder will also oversee the Problem Advisory Board (PAB), ensuring that problem records are accurately logged, reviewed and resolved within Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to prevent recurring incidents. They will be expected to drive a culture of continuous improvement by analysing the root causes of problems, implementing preventative measures and fostering collaboration across teams.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in an IT support environment with a focus on change and problem management, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to think analytically to identify the cause of problems. They will also be able to translate complex technical information so it can be understood by others and be confident working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

374-JY1974-A

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

If you have any queries, please get in touch.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

If you have any queries, please get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge/experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant subject

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years' in IT support environment, focus on change and problem management
  • Experience of providing line management support
  • Experience of delegating and directing the work of others

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS clinical/administration systems
  • Experience of operating within SLAs and following policies/procedures

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to translate complex information so it can be understood
  • Able to think analytically, breaking a problem down into component parts
  • Confident working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
  • Proactively seeks solutions and looks at ways to make improvements
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge/experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant subject

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years' in IT support environment, focus on change and problem management
  • Experience of providing line management support
  • Experience of delegating and directing the work of others

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS clinical/administration systems
  • Experience of operating within SLAs and following policies/procedures

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to translate complex information so it can be understood
  • Able to think analytically, breaking a problem down into component parts
  • Confident working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
  • Proactively seeks solutions and looks at ways to make improvements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital Operations Manager

Chay Poole

chay.poole@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

374-JY1974-A

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD


Supporting documents

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