An exciting opportunity has become available within Alder Hey's Digital Service - iDigital. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated Chief Technical Officer to spearhead our digital technology services.
The post holder will, under the direction of the Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer, be responsible for all service activities relating to the delivery of Operational IT, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security and Information Governance. This will include the management of all staff and suppliers engaged in those activities.
They will direct the services, using a facilitative approach to improve the experience for service staff, patients and families. This role will involve some complex negotiation with senior managers at both at an operational and strategic level.
* Champion digital innovation that modernises care delivery at Alder Hey.
* Lead the development of a forward-thinking infrastructure strategy that underpins the digital ambitions of the organisations 2030 strategy.
* Ensure IT services are responsive, reliable, and aligned to user needs.
* Build digital capability across the workforce through skills development.
* Lead the development and execution of a robust cyber strategy to enhance organisational resilience.
* Provide strategic oversight of Information Governance, Health Records, Access to Health, ensuring strong assurance and accountability frameworks.
* Foster collaboration with clinical teams, system partners, and suppliers to deliver improved outcomes.
* Drive continuous service improvement and ensure value for money in all digital investments.
* Act as the senior escalation point for critical IT incidents impacting clinical services and participate in the senior leadership on-call rota.
* Negotiate and manage contracts and ensure suppliers provide value for money and deliver in-line with contractual agreement
* Support the management and development of staff working within iDigital services, providing clear leadership and guidance.
* Escalate any risks, issues or challenges within their portfolio to the appropriate persons at the appropriate time, attempting to work with minimal supervision to seek potential resolutions ahead of doing so.
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 450,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Gilbertson Job title: Deputy Chief and Digital Information Officer Email address: ian.gilbertson@alderhey.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07863135350
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