Job summary
The core objectives of the Digital Transformation Lead is to lead, develop & implement strategic
plans for South East Shropshire PCN and their member practices.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with clinical and operational teams within the Primary Care Network (PCN)
to create a vision that guides service improvements, identifies opportunities for tangible positive
transformation, and provides the inspiration, resources, and tools to deliver changes collaboratively.
The post holder will support the development of this vision in alignment with the Integrated Care
System (ICS) strategy.
The post holder will plan, coordinate and directly support the delivery of
transformation activity in general practice within a PCN, with a view to improving patient access,
staff and patient satisfaction, and the efficiency and sustainability of general practice services.
About us
Our Health Partnership was set up by local GPs who are passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and skills effectively to benefit patients.
We are currently a GP partnership of 29 practices with 38 surgeries, serving around 280,000 patients in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Shropshire.
Benefits of joining Our Health Partnership (OHP)
- NHS Pension
- Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
- Employee discounts and benefits scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Wellbeing support and initiatives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Please see attached job description and for full details on the job responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Please see attached job description and for full details on the job responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level education OR ability to demonstrate competency at this level
Desirable
- Project Management Certificate (Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) or Prince 2)
- Digital and Transformation Lead Development Programme
- Quality Improvement training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in overseeing and delivering multiple programmes of IT projects through the entire project lifecycle
- Experience in developing and managing relationships with a variety of clients and stakeholders
- Experience of using programme management and improvement techniques to drive change forward, including translating strategic objectives into tangible plans for delivery and following these through the completion
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in general practice with a good knowledge of general practice systems, processes and procedures.
- Experience of increasing participation in an initiative through communications and engagement
- Experience of championing diversity and inclusion and promoting actions to make improvements to the experience of diverse groups
- Local system knowledge
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to use data and insight to both drive change and to understand and adapt programmes of work whilst in progress to allow learning to be integrated into delivery
- Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and to identify and act on challenges to move delivery forward, potentially working to tight timescales
- Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present it clearly and concisely to stakeholders
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of PCN networks and their priorities
- Good understanding of the digital agenda within the NHS and Social Care or Care Sector
- Exceptional organisation and administrative skills
- Word processing skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software / Outlook / PowerPoint and Excel
- Good oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- A general understanding of the NHS and the way it works both locally and nationally.
- Understanding of social care
- Clinical systems experience
- Experience in business planning
- Knowledge of budget managing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level education OR ability to demonstrate competency at this level
Desirable
- Project Management Certificate (Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) or Prince 2)
- Digital and Transformation Lead Development Programme
- Quality Improvement training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in overseeing and delivering multiple programmes of IT projects through the entire project lifecycle
- Experience in developing and managing relationships with a variety of clients and stakeholders
- Experience of using programme management and improvement techniques to drive change forward, including translating strategic objectives into tangible plans for delivery and following these through the completion
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in general practice with a good knowledge of general practice systems, processes and procedures.
- Experience of increasing participation in an initiative through communications and engagement
- Experience of championing diversity and inclusion and promoting actions to make improvements to the experience of diverse groups
- Local system knowledge
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to use data and insight to both drive change and to understand and adapt programmes of work whilst in progress to allow learning to be integrated into delivery
- Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and to identify and act on challenges to move delivery forward, potentially working to tight timescales
- Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present it clearly and concisely to stakeholders
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of PCN networks and their priorities
- Good understanding of the digital agenda within the NHS and Social Care or Care Sector
- Exceptional organisation and administrative skills
- Word processing skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software / Outlook / PowerPoint and Excel
- Good oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- A general understanding of the NHS and the way it works both locally and nationally.
- Understanding of social care
- Clinical systems experience
- Experience in business planning
- Knowledge of budget managing
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.
