Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and driven Clinical Informatics Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of digital health and clinical informatics programmes. Reporting directly to the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) and Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering digital transformation projects that enhance patient care and clinical workflows.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical informatics programmes.
* Managing resources, budgets, risks, and governance to ensure successful outcomes.
* Collaborating with clinicians, operational leaders, and IT teams to drive adoption of digital solutions.
* Overseeing change management, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realisation.
About you
You will have proven programme or project management experience (PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile), ideally within healthcare or digital transformation. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential. Experience of working with senior clinical leaders or within NHS settings is highly desirable.
What we offer
An influential leadership role, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Informatics Programme Manager is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the Clinical Informatics Programme, which will deliver the highly complex programme of work relating to the ongoing implementation of the Trust Digital Strategy.
* Work with the Executives and Senior Managers to implement the elements of the Clinical Digital Programme and ensure that the benefits of the investment are realised by providing appropriate support and change programmes.
* Management of interdependencies with other systems and projects, the identification of risks and issues and their effective management, ensuring that existing systems continue to meet the Trust business and clinical requirements.
* Lead the development of a methodology for system process redesign, ensuring that it is integrated with the Trust's clinical and operational Transformation Programme.
* Provide strategic oversight to design and implement Programme Governance Structures to support the programmes of work the Digital function supports.
* Make substantial contribution to the development of the Clinical and Digital Strategy with specific responsibility for developing Clinical Informatics Strategy and associated policies and procedures.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters level degree or equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development and Professional qualifications (e.g. ITIL and COBIT)
* Prince 2 / MSP or other project and programme management certifications
Desirable
* Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
* Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
* Significant experience of working within a large scale and complex IT management structure including development of strategy, governance and roadmaps
* Strong interpersonal skills & able to develop and maintain effective and credible relationships with business leaders and supplier management
* Knowledge of Service and Security Management standards (such as ISO20000, ISO27001)
* Knowledge of IT concepts and systems
* Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, and traditional and emerging contract and vendor performance models
* Deep market knowledge of IT and Healthcare Technologies
* Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors and multiple contracts, as well as a wide range of tasks
* Knowledge of best practices for IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies
* Financial or Budgetary responsibilities - Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Desirable
* Excellent working knowledge and experience of implementing standards and controls e.g. ISO20000, ISO27001
* Management experience of ITIL disciplines
* Experience of working in an IT service provider
* Where applicable, understanding of government and industry regulations that will influence contracting approach and vendor behaviour
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.
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