• Job Description

  Req#: C9303-23-0192?language=en&page=1279&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Digital Operations to join our team, working closely with the DD&T Senior Leadership Team to embed the Trust's DD&T Strategy. The postholder will be a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team within the function. A key focus of the role will be the continuous improvement of our Digital Services to support the Trust in achieving its strategic digital priorities. Being able to develop efficient and customer centric services is critical to the success of the role.

  Main duties of the job

  You will need to have senior level experience in Digital Operations in an NHS or similarly complex environment and will need to have worked in Technical based roles previously, with significant service desk, infrastructure and networking experience at a senior level. You will be required to deputise for colleagues in the department at a variety of forums and with a variety of stakeholders including colleagues operating at Sub-Board and Board levels. You will also be required to represent the Trust at local, regional and national events and forums.

  You will have successfully implemented large scale organisational change, and have considerable experience of developing and implementing Digital/IT strategies, policies and procedures. You will also need demonstrable experience of managing large teams of staff where possible.

  We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can demonstrate a coaching style, and can respond positively in a fast paced and changing environment. You will need to have excellent technical IT, planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate others, and demonstrate a commitment to personal development, and dedication and enthusiasm for the Digital agenda.

  For an informal conversation about the role with the Chief Finance Officer Steve Washbourne.

  About us

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

  Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

  The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

  We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

  The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

  If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

  Date posted

  20 September 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8b

  Salary

  £58,972 to £68,525 a year Per Annum Pro-rata if part time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  303-5418024-A

  Job locations

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

  Bristol Road

  Birmingham

  B31 2AP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder is a senior manager within the Digital team. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the post holder will be key to influencing, developing, and embedding the Trusts Digital Strategy.

  See attached job description and person specification

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder is a senior manager within the Digital team. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the post holder will be key to influencing, developing, and embedding the Trusts Digital Strategy.

  See attached job description and person specification

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters level qualification in Digital or similar, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through significant experience in senior posts
  • Qualifications in ITIL or Similar
  • Evidence of leadership development

  Desirable

  • Prince 2 project management qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Senior level experience Digital in an NHS or similarly complex environment
  • Significant experience of managing complex IM&T programmes of work in healthcare organisations over the full life-cycle, from business case development and approval through to operational implementation and steady state support
  • Considerable experience of developing and implementing Digital strategies, policies and procedures

  Desirable

  • Experience of high-level report writing e.g. Board/Executive Level
  • Experience of identification and management of Digital Staff

  Skills

  Essential

  • Technical expertise with a range of IT service applications, including security issues, as well as advanced IT skills
  • In depth understanding of NHS Digital strategy and able to translate this into a strategy and operational outcomes for the service
  • Ability to analyse, synthesise and use complex data to inform tactical and strategic decision making at a functional and organisational level

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters level qualification in Digital or similar, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through significant experience in senior posts
  • Qualifications in ITIL or Similar
  • Evidence of leadership development

  Desirable

  • Prince 2 project management qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Senior level experience Digital in an NHS or similarly complex environment
  • Significant experience of managing complex IM&T programmes of work in healthcare organisations over the full life-cycle, from business case development and approval through to operational implementation and steady state support
  • Considerable experience of developing and implementing Digital strategies, policies and procedures

  Desirable

  • Experience of high-level report writing e.g. Board/Executive Level
  • Experience of identification and management of Digital Staff

  Skills

  Essential

  • Technical expertise with a range of IT service applications, including security issues, as well as advanced IT skills
  • In depth understanding of NHS Digital strategy and able to translate this into a strategy and operational outcomes for the service
  • Ability to analyse, synthesise and use complex data to inform tactical and strategic decision making at a functional and organisational level

  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

  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

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

  Bristol Road

  Birmingham

  B31 2AP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

  Bristol Road

  Birmingham

  B31 2AP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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