Job summary
The Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Team is responsible for ensuring that the Trusts IT infrastructure is continuously refreshed, modernised and is supportable by the appropriate 3rd party vendors.
We are looking to build a team to utilise and implement methodologies and plans to facilitate the delivery of the lifecycle change programme. Furthermore to build professional relationships, implement change and provide subject matter expertise to avoid operational and Cyber impact where changes are made to the infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will;
Have a proven background in a similar role
Have a deep understanding of IT processes, systems and infrastructure
Possess strong analytical skills
Be proactive
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced person to join our Infrastructure Lifecycle Management team and focus on the following;
To support the Head of Infrastructure Lifecycle Management with the delivery of the overall Programme of Works
To Deputise for the Head of Infrastructure Lifecycle Management as and when required
To provide day to day support and guidance to the Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Programme Manager and Senior Managers within the team
To evaluate and enhance the operations within the team
Identify areas of improvement implement necessary changes to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Infrastructure Lifecycle Management team
Assess and evaluate existing IT systems, processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
Conduct regular audits to track performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
Analyze data and generate reports to track and measure the effectiveness of the continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to suggest innovative solutions and improvements.
Ensure the Infrastructure Lifecycle Management team is compliant with internal Information Governance, Security and Auditability
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Educated to Masters level or
- *Holds a professional qualification to Masters level.
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working at a senior management level within a large and complex organisation.
- *Experience of delivering services within a Shared Services environment
- *Demonstrable senior financial management experience for large and multiple IT departments
- *Proven senior operational management of IT staff groups.
- *Budgetary control
- *Customer focused
- *High level of experience relating to Cyber and threat levels.
- *Demonstrates the ability to make, and take responsibility for, sound and far reaching decisions on major technical and service delivery issues.
- *Shows a thorough understanding of programme and/or operational management standards and procedures including technical, quality, safety and financial matters across all areas of IT.
- *Information Governance
- *Supply chain management.
Desirable
- *Extensive relevant experience of IT functionalities in the NHS and a proven record of delivering high quality IT services to both clinical and non clinical users.
- *Extensive experience in delivering complex and high profile IT programmes and strategy on behalf of NHS organisations
- *Project management.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to work the hours required to ensure satisfactory performance of the duties
- *Positive attitude
- *Calm temperament
- *Flexible
Desirable
- *Driver with access to transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Educated to Masters level or
- *Holds a professional qualification to Masters level.
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working at a senior management level within a large and complex organisation.
- *Experience of delivering services within a Shared Services environment
- *Demonstrable senior financial management experience for large and multiple IT departments
- *Proven senior operational management of IT staff groups.
- *Budgetary control
- *Customer focused
- *High level of experience relating to Cyber and threat levels.
- *Demonstrates the ability to make, and take responsibility for, sound and far reaching decisions on major technical and service delivery issues.
- *Shows a thorough understanding of programme and/or operational management standards and procedures including technical, quality, safety and financial matters across all areas of IT.
- *Information Governance
- *Supply chain management.
Desirable
- *Extensive relevant experience of IT functionalities in the NHS and a proven record of delivering high quality IT services to both clinical and non clinical users.
- *Extensive experience in delivering complex and high profile IT programmes and strategy on behalf of NHS organisations
- *Project management.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to work the hours required to ensure satisfactory performance of the duties
- *Positive attitude
- *Calm temperament
- *Flexible
Desirable
- *Driver with access to transport
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
