Job summary
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Chief Digital and Information Officer at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. This crucial role will provide the leadership and direction of the DDaT (Digital Data and Technology) service and the vision to take the Trust forward across its range of digital and business intelligence services.
The need for Digital Health services and innovation and ensuring the safe use of data has never been more important and we are seeking a forward-thinking individual with the passion and capacity to lead the DDaT service in its continuous improvement quest whilst working across the system and nationally to identify and exploit opportunities to innovate.
Main duties of the job
Our vision at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is "Less Pain, More Independence, Life-changing care" and we know that maximising the potential of digital health systems and data is critical to the achievement of that vision. In doing so, we believe we can ensure our patients and service users consistently experience great care, and our staff are enabled to deliver that care in a safe and efficient manner by utilising the trusts digital systems.
The DDaT portfolio includes Business Intelligence, Digital Technology, Information Governance, Cyber Security and Digital Transformation.
You will have successfully implemented large scale organisational change and have considerable demonstrable experience of managing large teams of staff where possible. We have a dedicated team who strive to do the best for our patients and service users.
You will have responsibility for developing the trusts new Digital Strategy ensuring alignment with the regions BSOL ICS digital strategy. The trust is currently striving to meet the national level of digital capability standards (Digital Competency Framework) and you will have responsibility for ensuring the trust reaches this target.
So, if you are an experienced, inspirational, and values-based leader wishing to meet this challenge and lead our DDaT service to deliver our ambitious digital strategy, please get in touch.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact our Chief Finance Officer Steve Washbourne.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Digital and Information Officer is the senior leader within the organisation responsible for the overall delivery of digital, technology and business intelligence services and will lead the development and implementation of related policy and strategy within the Trust and as part of the wider Integrated Care System (ICS) in support of their strategies and plans.
The role will ensure fit for purpose and fit for use systems, information and processes exist that enable service users and patients to use data and technology for greatest benefit to them. This will involve facilitating improvements and positive outcomes for patients, population and service users enabled by innovation, technology and data solutions via a converged approach across the DDaT service.
This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trusts operational technology provision, cyber security, procurement of digital solutions, information governance and business intelligence, and a portfolio of digital transformation work that will ensure that the organisations business needs are met. It will require the effective management and monitoring of third-party suppliers ensuring delivery of cost effective and efficient services.
The Chief Digital and Information Officer will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer and the Executive Team to develop a culture that facilitates excellence in DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) services and systems across all directorates to support the delivery of healthcare and its effective management - especially in relation to continuous improvement, innovation, commissioning, and clinical governance.
See attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Digital and Information Officer is the senior leader within the organisation responsible for the overall delivery of digital, technology and business intelligence services and will lead the development and implementation of related policy and strategy within the Trust and as part of the wider Integrated Care System (ICS) in support of their strategies and plans.
The role will ensure fit for purpose and fit for use systems, information and processes exist that enable service users and patients to use data and technology for greatest benefit to them. This will involve facilitating improvements and positive outcomes for patients, population and service users enabled by innovation, technology and data solutions via a converged approach across the DDaT service.
This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trusts operational technology provision, cyber security, procurement of digital solutions, information governance and business intelligence, and a portfolio of digital transformation work that will ensure that the organisations business needs are met. It will require the effective management and monitoring of third-party suppliers ensuring delivery of cost effective and efficient services.
The Chief Digital and Information Officer will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer and the Executive Team to develop a culture that facilitates excellence in DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) services and systems across all directorates to support the delivery of healthcare and its effective management - especially in relation to continuous improvement, innovation, commissioning, and clinical governance.
See attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate or Masters' degree in relevant discipline, plus additional experience as below ? Educated to degree level or equivalent ? Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- PRINCE II or/and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) qualification or equivalent ? Qualification in ITIL or similar ? Microsoft MCSE qualification ? Qualification in organisational development, change management or similar ? IT, Information or/and Statistical qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing complex IM&T programmes of work in healthcare organisations over the full life-cycle, from business case development and approval through to operational implementation and steady state support o A proven track record of leading, developing, and inspiring IT teams in other organisations ? Presenting information effectively in report form, in discussion and in presentations
Desirable
- Procurement experience ? NHS Programme and/or Project management experience ? Process mapping or service re-design o Experience of implementing ITIL-based service management processes o Experience developing a data warehouse reporting system, preferably in a healthcare environment o Experience of implementing electronic document
Skills
Essential
- NHS Programme and/or Project management experience o Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organisations. o Excellent Information management skills including fully understanding customer requirements o Ability to successfully lead and motivate a team o Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues
Desirable
- Facilitation skills ? Strategic vision of IT development needs ? NHS structures and processes for the delivery of services in secondary care o Process mapping or service re-design ? NHS structures and processes for the delivery of services in secondary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate or Masters' degree in relevant discipline, plus additional experience as below ? Educated to degree level or equivalent ? Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- PRINCE II or/and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) qualification or equivalent ? Qualification in ITIL or similar ? Microsoft MCSE qualification ? Qualification in organisational development, change management or similar ? IT, Information or/and Statistical qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing complex IM&T programmes of work in healthcare organisations over the full life-cycle, from business case development and approval through to operational implementation and steady state support o A proven track record of leading, developing, and inspiring IT teams in other organisations ? Presenting information effectively in report form, in discussion and in presentations
Desirable
- Procurement experience ? NHS Programme and/or Project management experience ? Process mapping or service re-design o Experience of implementing ITIL-based service management processes o Experience developing a data warehouse reporting system, preferably in a healthcare environment o Experience of implementing electronic document
Skills
Essential
- NHS Programme and/or Project management experience o Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organisations. o Excellent Information management skills including fully understanding customer requirements o Ability to successfully lead and motivate a team o Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues
Desirable
- Facilitation skills ? Strategic vision of IT development needs ? NHS structures and processes for the delivery of services in secondary care o Process mapping or service re-design ? NHS structures and processes for the delivery of services in secondary care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South Birmingham
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
