Job summary
Primary Care digital transformation is a major programme of work encompassing a range of projects which are critical to supporting modernising patient care across the Integrated Care System.
The Deputy Head of Digital Transformation is a senior manager who reports directly to the Primary Care Senior Digital Business Partner, with a dotted line to the Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Integrated Care System, and plays an active role in the determination and implementation of IT strategy, policy and business planning at organisation and system level.
The Deputy Head of Digital Transformation will be expected to work as part of a cohesive IT Team and will have responsibility for the planning, procurement, development, delivery, and overall management of the Primary Care Digital Transformation Programme. Where necessary, they will take lead responsibility for projects outside their immediate sphere of responsibility. This role includes deputising for the Primary Care Senior Digital Business Partner and/or Chief Digital Information Officer in their absence.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of Digital Transformation Manager has particular responsibility for:
1. Programme Management of the Primary Care Digital Transformation programme to meet local and national delivery targets.
2. Programme Management of Primary Care Digital mandates according to clinical and business priorities set by the Executive Board and outlined in the system digital Plan.
3. Developing a business case and conducting options appraisal relating to Primary Care Digital as required.
4. Ensuring all IT Services are coordinated for the successful provision of Primary Care Digital.
5. Implementing the Primary Care Digital Transformation communication strategy.
6. Negotiating contracts and managing contract performance where necessary.
About us
This role is working across the Lincolnshire Integrated Care System.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city with a new medical school, offering all major specialties and a 24-hour emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, demonstrating a strong teaching commitment, and is now known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital in South Lincolnshire provides major specialties and emergency services. Grantham and District Hospital serves local communities with ambulatory paediatric and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) operate under a Group arrangement called Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG), aiming to improve patient care across the county while retaining their statutory identities.
Date posted: 02 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 357-LN-102-25-QIA162
Location: Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY
Job description
If you find this opportunity appealing, please apply today. Join a great team in a supportive environment. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Evidence of ongoing personal development
* Masters degree or equivalent experience
* Project management practitioner qualification or equivalent experience
* Nationally recognised leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Previous Experience (Essential)
* Significant experience of managing project delivery programmes
* Proven track record of achievement at a senior level, leading multiple projects across departments or organisations
* Experience of collaborative working and leading teams with complex workloads
* Experience of delivering to tight deadlines and managing contracts and SLAs
* Effective senior-level team working and business partnering knowledge
Desirable
* Experience in service reorganisation and deploying innovative technologies
Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes (Essential)
* Excellent project and programme management skills
* Effective leadership and change management skills
* Understanding of Primary Care, NHS, ICB, ICS, and interdependencies
* Knowledge of digital transformation and current ICT standards
* Negotiating, influencing, and lifecycle development skills
Specific Requirements (Essential)
* Drive, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness
* Interpersonal and lateral thinking skills
* Team player focused on achievement
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to travel across Lincolnshire and nationally
Additional Information
This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires sponsorship considerations for UK work eligibility. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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