Overview
Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.
Role
Head of Digital Infrastructure - Shape the Future of Mental Health Care in Kent & Medway! Are you a visionary digital leader ready to make a real difference? Join Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust and play a pivotal role in transforming mental health services for our communities. We are seeking an innovative, strategic, and hands-on Head of Digital Infrastructure to drive our digital future and safeguard our vital services.
Why Join Us
* Purpose with Impact: Help create communities where mental health care enables people to live well, not just live with mental illness.
* Leadership at Scale: Lead specialist technology teams, shape digital strategy, and act as deputy to the Chief Technology Officer.
* Cutting-Edge Challenge: Oversee data centres, ICT security, cloud migration, unified communications, and more.
* Cyber Security Champion: Design and deliver a robust Cyber Assurance Framework, ensuring our digital assets are protected and compliant with NHS and international standards.
* Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation, professional growth, and customer excellence.
What You’ll Do
* Set strategic direction for digital infrastructure, maximising value from technology investments and contracts.
* Lead the transition to a cloud-first approach, managing the migration from on-premises to cloud hosting.
* Oversee cyber security, risk management, and compliance, including ISO and NHS Digital standards.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from local teams to national forums.
* Manage budgets, contracts, and assets with a focus on efficiency and accountability.
* Inspire and develop a high-performing team, driving service excellence and innovation.
* Represent the Trust in key forums and lead on digital transformation initiatives.
About Us
We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.
Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It\'s why we\'re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that\'s doing well together.
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