Job overview
Divisional Director posts
We are very pleased to be advertising for this role to provide further development within the Divisional Senior Leadership Teams.
Divisional Director for Digital Integration (1 SPA)
Main duties of the job
For further information with regard to the duties for this role please refer to the Job description and person specification
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Digital Integration role will be to support the digitisation of services and safe digital practice within the Division, be accountable for the stewardship of clinical applications used within the Division and to provide clinical leadership in respect of delivery of the Trust’s digital and data strategies within the Division. The postholder will work closely with the IT Services and Digital and Data governance to ensure compliance with good digital and data management processes, and will support the identification and delivery of training necessary to deliver the Trust’s digital and data strategies within the Division
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
1. Minimum three years’ experience in substantive consultant role
2. Understanding of the provision and delivery of health care services, and of the Government’s strategy and plans for modernising health care.
Desirable criteria
3. Significant evidence of success in a Consultant leadership role
4. Operational management experience
5. Business/service planning in management or educational role.
6. Management of Human Resource issues
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
7. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
8. Written and verbal communications
Analytical & Judgemental
Essential criteria
9. Environmental and political awareness
Desirable criteria
10. Service improvement skills
Planning & Organisational
Essential criteria
11. Change management skills
Desirable criteria
12. Business and service planning skills
Financial
Essential criteria
13. Analytical and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
14. Service improvement skills
Financial
Essential criteria
15. Analytical and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
16. Financial management skills
Information & Communication Technology
Essential criteria
17. Computer and keyboard skills: to include Powerpoint, Teams, Word, Excel and M365
Desirable criteria
18. Interest in clinical use of data and digital systems
19. Understanding processes for successful delivery of IT-enabled improvement
20. Awareness of IG and cybersecurity requirements
Supervisory & HR Management
Essential criteria
21. Strong Leadership skills
Desirable criteria
22. Performance Management skills
23. Ability to develop others
Freedom to Act
Essential criteria
24. Ability to work autonomously, liaise and coordinate the Management Team on a day to day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary
25. Identify and adhere to best practice
26. Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect these standards
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
27. High level of self-awareness, and openness to self-improvement
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications