Digital Workstream Lead – Huntingdon
Pacomarine Limited
Job Summary
This unique opportunity places you at the forefront of a transformative healthcare initiative. As the Digital Workstream Lead, you will drive digital innovation and strategic IT implementation to optimise healthcare processes and patient care across the new Hinchingbrooke Hospital site.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and development of an innovative digital infrastructure plan and budget for the new hospital site.
* Establish a scalable IT infrastructure to support the Trust’s digital initiatives and future growth.
* Define IT requirements to meet the scheme model of care for Hospital 2.0.
* Integrate digital technologies into scheme design, planning, and operations for increased efficiency and enhanced patient care.
* Work collaboratively with senior management, Trust Executives, and other workstream leads to align digital needs with clinical requirements.
* Lead the procurement of large‑scale digital services, managing relationships and contracts with suppliers.
* Develop an IT disaster recovery plan to minimise downtime and data loss in emergencies.
Essential Qualifications
* Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Digital Health, Informatics, Leadership or a related field with evidence of ongoing professional development in digital transformation and leadership.
* Experience leading teams in the development and realisation of digitally enabled change programmes.
* Proven track record of leading large‑scale NHS digital transformation programmes, ensuring strategic oversight, delivery to time and budget, and long‑term impact.
* Proven ability to engage, influence and negotiate at senior level, including NHS England, New Hospital Programme, Integrated Care Systems and external partners.
* Extensive experience procuring enterprise‑wide digital strategies, ensuring interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, sustainability and adoption of AI and automation technologies.
* Knowledge and experience of implementing digital technologies across Fabric, Footprint and Flow capabilities, including smart building development, network infrastructure and clinical support tools.
* Experience in New Hospital Programme digital development and alignment to Hospital 2.0 standards.
Desirable Qualifications
* NHS/public sector digital leadership certification or formal training in change management and organisational leadership.
* Experience and knowledge of Estates building standards and digital standards relating to Smart buildings.
* Significant experience leading digital change programmes in the NHS within major capital programmes.
* Experience of working with clinicians and service users to ensure their views are heard and translated into service improvements.
* Knowledge and applied understanding of the context and challenges of leaders in healthcare settings.
* Extensive experience in writing reports, business cases, including financials and cost/benefit analysis.
Key Skills
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral; ability to present complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
* Ability to identify and manage risk, exploit opportunities, and lead organisational change, securing stakeholder buy‑in while overcoming resistance.
* Ability to work under significant pressure, short deadlines and manage conflicting priorities whilst delivering high‑quality work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. Further information is available via the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT
* Website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
Job Details
* Date posted: 30 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: 8d
* Salary: £91,342 to £105,337 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 176-C-7618556
* Job locations: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT
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