Job summary
The Trust has sites in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham. The base of the post holder will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.
The Digital Services Department is implementing a new structure to ensure it can most effectively support the Trust on its digital transformation journey.
This post is a member of the Applications Services function, responsible for the support and development of critical IT systems required to support the Trust, including its clinical and administrative services, and for those services where we collaborate or provide a service, including the Lincolnshire IC
Start date for this role will be after 1st April 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues within the Digital Services Department, including working closely with our Digital Transformation Department to support the delivery of the Digital Strategy. The post holder will communicate regularly with staff within all Lincolnshire NHS organisations and with external suppliers.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in a computing related field
- Evidence of on-going personal, technical and management development
- ITIL Foundation Qualification or equivalent experience of IT service management.
Desirable
- Evidence of professional qualification in leadership and management or experience managing and developing teams.
- Project Management Qualification e.g. Prince 2 Foundation.
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certification.
- ITIL Expert or Capability Level qualifications
- Healthcare leadership qualification.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge of managing large-scale enterprise applications and critical systems
- Experience of interfacing computer systems
- Experience of programming and script writing
- Experience of effective team working
- Experience in project management
- Experience developing policies and processes
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS digital Environment
- Experience of NHS/Government procurement processes
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Expert knowledge of at least one Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform
- Expert knowledge of large-scale software application maintenance and support
- Good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills
- Good technical awareness with the ability to fault find on highly complex systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Intersystems interfacing technologies
- Knowledge and experience of managing and developing large scale SQL Server database systems
- Ability to write complex programming code
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in a computing related field
- Evidence of on-going personal, technical and management development
- ITIL Foundation Qualification or equivalent experience of IT service management.
Desirable
- Evidence of professional qualification in leadership and management or experience managing and developing teams.
- Project Management Qualification e.g. Prince 2 Foundation.
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certification.
- ITIL Expert or Capability Level qualifications
- Healthcare leadership qualification.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant specialist knowledge of managing large-scale enterprise applications and critical systems
- Experience of interfacing computer systems
- Experience of programming and script writing
- Experience of effective team working
- Experience in project management
- Experience developing policies and processes
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS digital Environment
- Experience of NHS/Government procurement processes
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Expert knowledge of at least one Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform
- Expert knowledge of large-scale software application maintenance and support
- Good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills
- Good technical awareness with the ability to fault find on highly complex systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Intersystems interfacing technologies
- Knowledge and experience of managing and developing large scale SQL Server database systems
- Ability to write complex programming code
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).
