Job summary
Head of SWL Diagnostics Digital Transformation, 8C 1.0wte
(SWL Diagnostics Programme)
An exciting opportunity has arisen, working as the Head of Diagnostics Digital Transformation within the SWL Diagnostics Programme, SWL Acute Provider Collaborative (APC). The SWL APC is made up of the four acute hospital Trusts, namely, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's Universities Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As Head Diagnostics Digital Transformation, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the programme objectives and deliverables as detailed below:
- Delivery of the 5 Year Diagnostics Vision / Strategy
- Development and Delivery of SWL Diagnostics Digital Roadmap
- Manage and Support delivery of the Operating Plan Diagnostics digital requirements and targets
- Manage and Support delivery of NHS National Diagnostic vision and objectives
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an inspiring individual who can make a significant contribution to our diagnostic programme and work with the senior project team to develop, manage and deliver the diagnostic digital programme deliverables. Provide project management insight in leading and delivery of specified work streams.
You will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge of strategically leading and delivering digital programmes, understanding of current NHS digital infrastructure and anticipated future direction of travel.
We will look for evidence of your ability to plan, implement and deliver programmes including practical project management capability. Professional insight to grasp the key challenges of the post, be innovative, resilient and be able to work at a fast pace to engage with system partners, clinical leaders and other stakeholders.
Experience of working within the NHS setting or with IM&T or digital setting will be an advantage in this role. Educated to Masters Level, or with the equivalent in relevant experience, you will also need significant experience in project management.
If you have significant expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas and are able to apply these, then we would welcome an application from you.
- Developing project delivery plans, KPIs and outcomes for a portfolio of programmes.
- Developing and writing plans/business cases, reports.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
Caring - Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants.Safe - Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes firstResponsible - All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputationValue Each Other - Value each other's contributionInspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk where you can register and apply online.
Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk where you can register and apply online.
Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or evidence of sound intellectual ability and ongoing personal development at senior management level
- Recognised post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience in service redesign and programme management
- Significant experience of digital and IT systems and technical operational knowledge
- A proven record of success in managing significant Digital and IT operational / strategic change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a high quality digital/IT service, within a clinical setting, with multidisciplinary teams
- Proven track record in managing large complex digital capital programme from procurement to post-implementation review
- Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
- Fully developing staff potential through facilitating training, development and education initiatives
- Evidence of sound budgetary management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working across NHS acute collaborations
- Experience of working with external organisations (CCGs, GP practices, social services departments)
- Experience in managing quality/ clinical audit/ clinical governance/ risk management issues
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates impartial and patient-centred engagement and building of consensus across clinical teams and organisations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise duties
- Evidence of a commitment to and delivery of staff and organisational development
- Commitment to self development, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of current policy and thinking affecting the NHS generally
- IT literate
Attributes
Essential
- Proven self-confidence and ability to confidently state own position on issues.
- Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
- Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do things better and to measure progress against targets.
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Commitment to ongoing life long learning and personal development.
- Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for the quality and appropriateness of patient services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or evidence of sound intellectual ability and ongoing personal development at senior management level
- Recognised post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience in service redesign and programme management
- Significant experience of digital and IT systems and technical operational knowledge
- A proven record of success in managing significant Digital and IT operational / strategic change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a high quality digital/IT service, within a clinical setting, with multidisciplinary teams
- Proven track record in managing large complex digital capital programme from procurement to post-implementation review
- Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
- Fully developing staff potential through facilitating training, development and education initiatives
- Evidence of sound budgetary management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working across NHS acute collaborations
- Experience of working with external organisations (CCGs, GP practices, social services departments)
- Experience in managing quality/ clinical audit/ clinical governance/ risk management issues
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates impartial and patient-centred engagement and building of consensus across clinical teams and organisations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise duties
- Evidence of a commitment to and delivery of staff and organisational development
- Commitment to self development, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of current policy and thinking affecting the NHS generally
- IT literate
Attributes
Essential
- Proven self-confidence and ability to confidently state own position on issues.
- Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
- Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do things better and to measure progress against targets.
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Commitment to ongoing life long learning and personal development.
- Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for the quality and appropriateness of patient services.
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.
