West Kent Primary Care

Digital Transformation Lead - Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network

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Job summary

West Kent Primary Care are looking to recruit a Digital Transformation Lead on behalf ofTunbridge Wells Primary Care Network (PCN) to work within the Senior Management Team on a range of digital transformation projects.

The will offer the post-holder autonomy to deliver PCN digital projects and the ability to make a real difference to the way we work. We are a looking for an experienced project manager and transformation lead with considerable project experience ideally within an NHS environment.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will help the PCN adopt new technology and other initiatives to improve access to care and enable PCN staff to work more effectively to support the sustainability of general practice services.We are looking for an enabler who can bring substantial benefit to our PCN with impact from the start, delivering key projectssuch as digital triage,patient flow management,development of new shared care systems,onlinesignposting, PCN Website, social media, promotion of the NHS App and optimising the use of clinical systems.

About us

West Kent Primary Care will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

What we can offer:

  • Favourable terms and conditions
  • Match NHS Annual Leave entitlement
  • NEST and NHS Pension
  • A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Training, support, and development in your career
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Recognition via Employee of the Month scheme
  • Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

*Due to the geographical location, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license as travel will be required to practices across the PCN area.

Office Contact: 01892 481821

Details

Date posted

12 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0008-WKF219

Job locations

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

Improve adoption of new technology to enhance patient access and experience, increasing PCN productivity

Be responsible for a range of digital transformation initiatives for the PCN, managing priorities and inter-dependencies

Ensure that digital and operational transformation is embedded and aligned with local, system and national strategies, working closely with the ICB Digital Team

Build relationships and facilitate collaboration between practices within the network to support the delivery of care to patients (e.g., delivery of enhanced access or other hub-type working arrangements)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

Improve adoption of new technology to enhance patient access and experience, increasing PCN productivity

Be responsible for a range of digital transformation initiatives for the PCN, managing priorities and inter-dependencies

Ensure that digital and operational transformation is embedded and aligned with local, system and national strategies, working closely with the ICB Digital Team

Build relationships and facilitate collaboration between practices within the network to support the delivery of care to patients (e.g., delivery of enhanced access or other hub-type working arrangements)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional qualification or experience in IM&T to demonstrate subject matter expertise
  • Project management qualification, such as PRINCE or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Educated to master's degree level or equivalent professional experience
  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in project delivery through the entire project lifecycle from initiation to delivery
  • Leadership skills to influence others and initiate and implement change
  • Ability to report professional reports

Desirable

  • At least five years experience in Digital / IM&T project management or transformation experience in a Health or Social Care Environment

Other Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of the Digital agenda within the NHS and Social Care Sector
  • Good understanding of current healthcare policy relating to primary care and integrated care
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and good keyboard skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional qualification or experience in IM&T to demonstrate subject matter expertise
  • Project management qualification, such as PRINCE or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Educated to master's degree level or equivalent professional experience
  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in project delivery through the entire project lifecycle from initiation to delivery
  • Leadership skills to influence others and initiate and implement change
  • Ability to report professional reports

Desirable

  • At least five years experience in Digital / IM&T project management or transformation experience in a Health or Social Care Environment

Other Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of the Digital agenda within the NHS and Social Care Sector
  • Good understanding of current healthcare policy relating to primary care and integrated care
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and good keyboard skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


Employer's website

https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


Employer's website

https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Officer

Haydyn Williams

haydyn.williams@nhs.net

01892481821

Details

Date posted

12 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0008-WKF219

Job locations

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


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