Director of Technology

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Join us as we enter an exciting period of transformation at BHT!

We have made significant changes in the last 2 years stabilising our technology environment and we now look forward to a modernisation and transformational programme for our Tech underpinnings

We have embraced private cloud hosting and look forward to building appropriate public cloud environments. We have a significant network and telephony programme which will complete in the financial year 2024/5 and an ambitious hospital digitisation programme which will only succeed if we have the right technology underpinnings.

We have the constant need to be cyber-vigilant, protecting the hospital from attack, and ensuring our data is well managed and IG secure. We have a team of committed individuals heavily invested in the hospital, and opportunities to grow and nurture our teams as we build on industry best practice.

We embrace putting the needs of users first, and this role will enjoy getting out and about in the hospital understanding the impact high performing technology has on the hospital, and also understanding the role we have to play in the wider Integrated Care System.

If you fancy a challenge, come join us in Buckinghamshire!

Main duties of the job

This role will

be the senior advisor for all elements of technology to BHT and other partners as required.
develop and implement the BHT ICT strategy, taking the lead for the technology pillar and providing professional advice and technical support to other 2 pillars - digital and information.
ensure development of up-to-date policies/ work plans reflect the needs of a modern technology provision shaped around user and business needs.
lead the provision of robust ICT (infrastructure, networks, devices, cyber security, licensing, O365, technology programmes computing, data centres, communications and radio solutions) services, ensuring the solutions are proposed and implemented are in line with national and local ICT policies and support new models of working introduced by the Trust.
provide expert advice and guidance on the interpretation, design and implementation of local and national ICT initiatives.
ensure all services under direct control have continuous improvement ICT support and associated developments foster a culture of integrated and complementary programmes of work to ensure clinical, financial and operational benefits are maximised.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£99,891 to £114,949 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C6335574

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior position within the public or private sector
Minimum 2 years' experience in service planning in a large and complex organisation
Experience of providing strategic and technical IM&T advice to the NHS or comparable organisations
Track record of delivery
Track record of delivering large scale change and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and evidence
IM&T systems procurement experience
Experience of managing and negotiating large contracts
Experience of large budget management

Desirable

Examples of creation and delivery of innovative technology solutions
Experience in creating integrated Technology platforms of online and offline solutions and asset management

Skills, abilities & knowledge

Essential

Evidence of effective influence over a wide range of stakeholders
Lead a team successfully
Experience of building staff capacity and capability

Special circumstances

Essential

Flexible with work location - ability to travel across multiple sites
Strong team working with collective leadership style

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior position within the public or private sector
Minimum 2 years' experience in service planning in a large and complex organisation
Experience of providing strategic and technical IM&T advice to the NHS or comparable organisations
Track record of delivery
Track record of delivering large scale change and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and evidence
IM&T systems procurement experience
Experience of managing and negotiating large contracts
Experience of large budget management

Desirable

Examples of creation and delivery of innovative technology solutions
Experience in creating integrated Technology platforms of online and offline solutions and asset management

Skills, abilities & knowledge

Essential

Evidence of effective influence over a wide range of stakeholders
Lead a team successfully
Experience of building staff capacity and capability

Special circumstances

Essential

Flexible with work location - ability to travel across multiple sites
Strong team working with collective leadership style

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.