Job summary
Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the CDIO will lead a multi-disciplinary team of 300+, dedicated digital, data, tech and cyber professionals in support of NHSBTs corporate strategy and mission, providing our 6,000+ staff with the tools and technology they need to support the NHS front line and transforming the user experience for over 800,000 members of our donor community. One of the many things that makes the role both interesting and challenging is the wide breadth of technology in use, and opportunities that exist to digitise and automate even more of our services. This includes consumer facing digital services used by our donors and partners in hospitals, complex algorithms that enable organ matching, critical systems that drive our supply chain operations and all the other standard corporate technology youd expect to find in an organisation of this size and scale.
Main duties of the job
Act as an effective member of the Executive Team, regularly attending Board to present and obtain approval for key digital, data and technology strategic initiatives.
Influence the strategic direction of the organisation by highlighting the opportunities offered by digital, data and emerging new technologies to transform service delivery.
Develop and deliver a strategic roadmap of digital, data and technology change to underpin NHSBTs future vision, strategy, and plans.
Elevate DDaT's capabilities for transformative change, emphasizing reliability and outstanding customer service, while also efficiently managing the £42 million Directorate budget.
Cultivate productive partnerships and serve as a role model to engage, motivate, facilitate, coach and influence colleagues across NHSBT so that the technology agenda is understood, owned, and fully aligned to business needs.
Provide outstanding leadership to a distributed team of approximately 300 ensuring that individuals are highly motivated and reach their potential through development.
Inspire confidence at executive level regularly step outside own command and actively influence peers, senior leaders, and key stakeholders.
Work with the Deputy CEO to secure widespread support for an ambitious, iterative programme of work that will truly act as an enabler for the business and will improve organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
About us
At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information and to apply for this exciting leadership role within this NHS organisation of unique importance, please visit: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/nhsbt/.
For a confidential, informal discussion about the role, please contact Green Park - Gulshan - M: 07946 004187, E: Gulshan@green-park.co.uk or
Adrian Barlow – M: 07494 798934, E: Adrian.barlow@green-park.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 22nd October 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information and to apply for this exciting leadership role within this NHS organisation of unique importance, please visit: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/nhsbt/.
For a confidential, informal discussion about the role, please contact Green Park - Gulshan - M: 07946 004187, E: Gulshan@green-park.co.uk or
Adrian Barlow – M: 07494 798934, E: Adrian.barlow@green-park.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 22nd October 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- 1. An executive level, transformative leader with experience of defining and delivering technology enabled change in a safety critical and/or regulated environment.
- 2. A track record of direct responsibility for budgets and teams, adept at delivering high quality services whilst balancing service and financial pressures.
- 3. Experience of developing strong relationships and representing organisations in negotiating and influencing decisions and strategy at board/ministerial level.
- 4. Experience of developing the services of an organisation to deliver long-term sustainable and customer focused provision.
- 5. Exceptional delivery track record and demonstrable ability to drive forward productivity and efficiency savings across a large organisation in line with key strategic objectives.
- 6. Strategic, enterprise-wide view and inspiring, coherent and inclusive leadership style.
- 7. Sophisticated approach to high value commercial and supplier management within the context of technology change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- 1. An executive level, transformative leader with experience of defining and delivering technology enabled change in a safety critical and/or regulated environment.
- 2. A track record of direct responsibility for budgets and teams, adept at delivering high quality services whilst balancing service and financial pressures.
- 3. Experience of developing strong relationships and representing organisations in negotiating and influencing decisions and strategy at board/ministerial level.
- 4. Experience of developing the services of an organisation to deliver long-term sustainable and customer focused provision.
- 5. Exceptional delivery track record and demonstrable ability to drive forward productivity and efficiency savings across a large organisation in line with key strategic objectives.
- 6. Strategic, enterprise-wide view and inspiring, coherent and inclusive leadership style.
- 7. Sophisticated approach to high value commercial and supplier management within the context of technology change.
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).
