We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an experienced and motivated Service Manager for Digital to join our Digital team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to help shape and support the delivery of high-quality, safe and sustainable digital services across the Trust. Main duties of the job As Service Manager for Digital, you will be a key member of the Digital leadership team, helping to shape, support and improve the delivery of digital services across the Trust. Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead on a wide range of operational and strategic responsibilities, ensuring services are effective, responsive and aligned to the needs of clinical and corporate teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Trust's wider digital ambitions while supporting high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement. In this role, you will: Provide operational leadership to support the delivery and continuous improvement of digital services. Work with senior leaders to develop and strengthen governance, workforce, financial and service management arrangements. Support the management of contracts, service level agreements and performance reporting. Lead and support recruitment, retention, development and staff wellbeing across the digital function. Build strong and effective relationships with internal teams, external partners and third-party suppliers. Contribute to strategic planning, business case development and service modernisation Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to degree level or proven equivalent experience, skills and knowledge demonstrable. Recognised leadership / management qualification or equivalent training and experience. Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Experience Essential criteria A broad range of in-depth clinical or Digital and/ or managerial experience at a senior level in NHS or a similar large complex organisation. Demonstrates an ability to critically analyse, problem solve and prioritise. Experience of working with local partners in improvements in effectiveness Desirable criteria Relevant experience in a similar role in NHS Skills Essential criteria Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver effectively Working knowledge of structure, functions, culture and values of NHS and relationship with other agencies particularly in portfolio areas Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges