Job summary
This role is to work for both Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH) and Kingston Hospital(KHFT).
A key early task will be the development of a best-in-class digital strategy - a clear road map for the next 5 - 10 years that will help us realise the full potential of merger and integrated ways of working and help us on our journey to modern and sustainable healthcare. This will include working across our health system in increasingly innovative ways and building ways of information sharing that support and enhance patient care and wellbeing across the populations we serve.
HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE ACCESS THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY: www.odgers.com/91653
Applications should include:
- A Supporting Statement explaining why theappointment interests you, how you meet theappointment criteria and what you specifically wouldbring to the post (no more than 2 sides of A4).
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education andprofessional qualifications and full employmenthistory. It is also helpful to have daytime and eveningtelephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses,which will be used with discretion. The CV shouldinclude names and contact details of three referees.References will not be taken without applicantpermission.
- All candidates are also requested to complete an EqualOpportunities Monitoring Form which will be availableupon submission of your online application
If you are unable to apply online please email:91653@odgersberndtson.com
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a strategic thinker who is passionate about the potential for digital solutions to unlock change, as well as someone who is pragmatic and grounded, able to build a team and a function within our new organisation that acts as a platform for innovation. As part of the executive team you will also part of setting the tone for the new organisation, acting as a role model for a culture which is inclusive, respectful, and which values and celebrates our differences, enabling us to continually improve our place of work and the care we provide.
The CDIO will be responsible for the development and delivery of the digital strategy, management of the Digital team and for bringing together our digital capacity across the new organisation to work collaboratively.
The post holder will work across the organisation(s) to develop a common platform to enable future integration. We are actively investing in improving internal digital capabilities and processes and are looking for a CDIO who can bring these programmes together to ensure maximum impact.
This position will have a high level of independence and accountability and will provide digital leadership and capability to both Trust Boards.
About us
Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH) and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KHFT) are two fantastic organisations - already closely integrated through our Committee in Common and on a journey towards formal merger by the end of 2024.
Across both trusts, we employ over 4,500 colleagues providing services to our residents across South West London, across a broad range of clinical specialties.
Our teams deliver outstanding care, working across a wide range of roles in community and hospital settings. Our staff are immensely talented, committed and passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable to the Chief Executive, the CDIO will be the senior manager responsible for the overall delivery of digital,informatics and information governance capabilities. This role will lead the digital transformation to meet organisationaland partnership objectives and to realise the expected benefits.
The CDIO will provide strategic IT leadership and professional advice to the Executive Team and Trust Board, senior managers and clinicians in line with both local and national requirements, sharing expertise on healthcare IT, best practice methodologies, regulatory (including IG) requirements, policy imperatives, innovation and technological developments.
The CDIO will provide leadership on the best use of IM&T systems to deliver the strategic objectives on the use of digitaltechnology to deliver transformational change in health and social care outcomes.
The CDIO will manage the Digital, informatics and information governance teams and work with partner organisations toensure that services deliver to expected standards and timescales. The post holder will work with the Trust Board,Directors, senior clinicians, managers, and other key stakeholders in the wider community, in order to support thedevelopment and implementation of:
- Partner organisation digital strategies and delivery plans
- National and regional (SWL ICS) strategic digital priorities
- Provide leadership and professional advice on IT issues for all digital stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable to the Chief Executive, the CDIO will be the senior manager responsible for the overall delivery of digital,informatics and information governance capabilities. This role will lead the digital transformation to meet organisationaland partnership objectives and to realise the expected benefits.
The CDIO will provide strategic IT leadership and professional advice to the Executive Team and Trust Board, senior managers and clinicians in line with both local and national requirements, sharing expertise on healthcare IT, best practice methodologies, regulatory (including IG) requirements, policy imperatives, innovation and technological developments.
The CDIO will provide leadership on the best use of IM&T systems to deliver the strategic objectives on the use of digitaltechnology to deliver transformational change in health and social care outcomes.
The CDIO will manage the Digital, informatics and information governance teams and work with partner organisations toensure that services deliver to expected standards and timescales. The post holder will work with the Trust Board,Directors, senior clinicians, managers, and other key stakeholders in the wider community, in order to support thedevelopment and implementation of:
- Partner organisation digital strategies and delivery plans
- National and regional (SWL ICS) strategic digital priorities
- Provide leadership and professional advice on IT issues for all digital stakeholders.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or postgraduate degree in an IT, project, or programme specialism
- Programme, project or change management (MSP, PRINCE2, AGILE or CHANGE equivalent), or equivalent level of experience.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Relevant professional qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management and leadership.
- Significant and wide-ranging experience at (or near) director level in a large, complex customer facing organisation, whether in healthcare or other sector with comparable complexities and shared service delivery pressures
- Proven experience in developing and implementing IM&T strategies to achieve transformational levels of change and efficiency
- Experience of supplier and contract management in a multi-vendor environment.
- Experienced in developing data quality solutions in a complex environment, with significant negotiation and contract management experience.
- Experience of developing and managing a sizeable, value-adding IT function within a large organisation, with the motivational skills to encourage collaborative working across the technical departments within the IT department where there may be resistance to change.
- Significant management experience of implementing complex programmes, encompassing technology and service delivery.
- Managing multi organisational/stakeholder requirements and priorities.
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience of business development and commercial acumen.
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Ability to introduce new methods of working despite potential resistance
- Ability to plan strategically in the medium and longer term.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or postgraduate degree in an IT, project, or programme specialism
- Programme, project or change management (MSP, PRINCE2, AGILE or CHANGE equivalent), or equivalent level of experience.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Relevant professional qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management and leadership.
- Significant and wide-ranging experience at (or near) director level in a large, complex customer facing organisation, whether in healthcare or other sector with comparable complexities and shared service delivery pressures
- Proven experience in developing and implementing IM&T strategies to achieve transformational levels of change and efficiency
- Experience of supplier and contract management in a multi-vendor environment.
- Experienced in developing data quality solutions in a complex environment, with significant negotiation and contract management experience.
- Experience of developing and managing a sizeable, value-adding IT function within a large organisation, with the motivational skills to encourage collaborative working across the technical departments within the IT department where there may be resistance to change.
- Significant management experience of implementing complex programmes, encompassing technology and service delivery.
- Managing multi organisational/stakeholder requirements and priorities.
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience of business development and commercial acumen.
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Ability to introduce new methods of working despite potential resistance
- Ability to plan strategically in the medium and longer term.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference
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).
