Overview
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on a transformative journey to revolutionise the delivery of high-quality, effective care for our service users. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary EPR Programme Director to lead the procurement and implementation of a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system—an essential pillar of our improvement strategy. As the senior responsible owner, you will drive this high-profile, multi-million-pound programme from inception to successful delivery, ensuring tangible benefits for both service users and staff. You'll work closely with executive leaders, digital and clinical teams, and system partners across Norfolk and Suffolk, building strong collaborative relationships and expertly managing the complexities and risks of this innovative clinical transformation. You will chair programme delivery groups, present regularly to the Trust Board, and represent the Trust at regional and national digital forums. Your leadership will be pivotal in establishing robust change management, governance, and engagement strategies, ensuring the EPR programme delivers on its ambitious objectives. This is a unique opportunity to lead generational change in digital healthcare, making a lasting impact on patient care and organisational excellence. If you are an experienced leader in digital transformation, passionate about delivering major change initiatives, and committed to our values, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Lead the procurement and implementation of a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system across Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring delivery of programme outcomes, benefits, and objectives for service users and staff.
* Act as the senior responsible owner for the EPR programme, working closely with executive leaders, digital and clinical teams, and system partners.
* Establish and chair programme delivery groups, and regularly present progress and updates to the Trust Board.
* Develop and implement robust change management, governance, and engagement strategies to support successful EPR delivery.
* Identify and manage programme risks, interdependencies, and issues, ensuring effective mitigation and resolution.
* Oversee the EPR programme budget, ensuring effective resource management and value for money.
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, and regional and national digital groups.
* Ensure the deployment of new digital solutions is supported by appropriate education and training for staff.
* Promote and uphold the Trust's values of working positively, respectfully, and together in all aspects of programme leadership.
Why Work for Us?
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
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