Job summary
Job Title:Head of Digital and Enterprise Architecture
At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
Have you got what it takes?
- Are you a dynamic, committed and experienced digital leader who is able to join our well-established leadership team to lead digital transformation?
- Can you demonstrate effective leadership of transformation and a wealth of experience in a similar role
- Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann's Hospice.
Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
"The hospice has such a great reputation for providing excellent care and driving forward innovation and change"
Emma Dixon, Director of Clinical Services (SIRO)
Main duties of the job
The
Head of Digital & Enterprise Architecture is a pivotal leadership role
responsible for driving digital transformation at the hospice.
This
position involves developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive
digital strategy aligned with organisational values and strategic aims.
The
post holder will take strategic ownership and will oversee the technology
infrastructure, lead digital health solutions, ensure cybersecurity and data
protection measures, and spearhead a cultural shift towards embracing digital
and improved digital literacy in the workforce.
The role requires effective collaboration with
internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and line management
responsibilities
About us
Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full time permanent position
Salary: St Ann's Band 8a £50,952 £57,349 Competency Based Framework
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Based at: Cross Site
Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Emma Dixon on 0161 498 3657 for an informal chat.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.
Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2018, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
Closing date: February 4, 2024
Interview date: February 19, 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
Head of Digital & Enterprise Architecture will:
- Develop
and manage a comprehensive digital strategy aligned with organisational values
- Build
strong internal and external relationships for collaboration on digital
initiatives including partners across the GM system and national stakeholders
- Foster
innovation and ensure continuous improvement in digital health solutions
- Collaborate
with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes through digital health
solutions
- Oversee
the design and maintenance of a secure technology infrastructure
- Stay
informed about technological advancements and recommend new technologies
- Work
closely with the IT Manager and Data Protection Officer for compliance and
cybersecurity
- Effectively
manage IT and IG risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, ensuring that
corrective action is taken where necessary, and that appropriate escalation and
approval processes are in place and enforced.
- Develop and deliver identified business
change and transformation projects and programmes, ensuring a robust governance
structure and framework is in place to support such projects and programmes and
that this meets hospice board assurance and control requirements.
- Support
change management for digital transformation and drive a cultural shift towards
digital literacy
- Facilitate
seamless integration of digital solutions across departments
- Actively
seek and promote innovative digital solutions and industry best practices
- Define
and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital transformation success
- Stay
informed about regulatory changes and ensure continuous compliance
- Establish
collaborations with external organisations, vendors and partners
- Demonstrate
commitment to continual improvement and effectively communicate achievements
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The
Head of Digital & Enterprise Architecture will:
- Develop
and manage a comprehensive digital strategy aligned with organisational values
- Build
strong internal and external relationships for collaboration on digital
initiatives including partners across the GM system and national stakeholders
- Foster
innovation and ensure continuous improvement in digital health solutions
- Collaborate
with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes through digital health
solutions
- Oversee
the design and maintenance of a secure technology infrastructure
- Stay
informed about technological advancements and recommend new technologies
- Work
closely with the IT Manager and Data Protection Officer for compliance and
cybersecurity
- Effectively
manage IT and IG risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, ensuring that
corrective action is taken where necessary, and that appropriate escalation and
approval processes are in place and enforced.
- Develop and deliver identified business
change and transformation projects and programmes, ensuring a robust governance
structure and framework is in place to support such projects and programmes and
that this meets hospice board assurance and control requirements.
- Support
change management for digital transformation and drive a cultural shift towards
digital literacy
- Facilitate
seamless integration of digital solutions across departments
- Actively
seek and promote innovative digital solutions and industry best practices
- Define
and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital transformation success
- Stay
informed about regulatory changes and ensure continuous compliance
- Establish
collaborations with external organisations, vendors and partners
- Demonstrate
commitment to continual improvement and effectively communicate achievements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a digital leader in a complex organisation
- A track record of continuous development
Desirable
- Substantial experience in a senior digital role within healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of Masters level studies or equivalent level experience
- A registered project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE II Practitioner Level)
The Head of Digital & Enterprise Architecture will have:
Essential
- Knowledge of architectural design and strategic planning skills.
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
- Leadership Management skills
- Evidence of developing teams/others
- Ability to engage, influence and persuade a broad range of individuals and professional groups at all levels of seniority
- Experience of managing resources and budgets
- Demonstrable track record in delivering complex targets and objectives to tight deadlines
- Experience of implementing technology and managerial tools, techniques and models for reporting, capacity planning, and prioritization
- The ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing and competing deadlines
- Clear evidence that project management within a complex organisation has been implemented successfully
- The ability to demonstrate the hospices values and leadership behaviors
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare information systems and advanced technology
- Familiarity with NHS policies and procedures, and data protection regulations
- In-depth knowledge of security issues, data standards, and strategic informatics agendas
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a digital leader in a complex organisation
- A track record of continuous development
Desirable
- Substantial experience in a senior digital role within healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of Masters level studies or equivalent level experience
- A registered project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE II Practitioner Level)
The Head of Digital & Enterprise Architecture will have:
Essential
- Knowledge of architectural design and strategic planning skills.
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
- Leadership Management skills
- Evidence of developing teams/others
- Ability to engage, influence and persuade a broad range of individuals and professional groups at all levels of seniority
- Experience of managing resources and budgets
- Demonstrable track record in delivering complex targets and objectives to tight deadlines
- Experience of implementing technology and managerial tools, techniques and models for reporting, capacity planning, and prioritization
- The ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing and competing deadlines
- Clear evidence that project management within a complex organisation has been implemented successfully
- The ability to demonstrate the hospices values and leadership behaviors
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare information systems and advanced technology
- Familiarity with NHS policies and procedures, and data protection regulations
- In-depth knowledge of security issues, data standards, and strategic informatics agendas
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.
