Job summary
Oversee analysis, BI, and technical development, elevating performance and information quality across the Trust and implementing our new EPR effectively.
Enhance performance management and informatics, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
Guide data storage, reporting, and analysis with technical leadership, empowering teams with vital tools.
Champion data protection and information governance, fostering a data-driven culture.
Shape the future of healthcare through informatics, impacting patient outcomes and leading innovation.
Main duties of the job
- Develop and implement strategic informatics vision aligned with organisational goals and digital transformation.
- Oversee comprehensive performance management and informatics service, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
- Establish robust data governance and security protocols to protect sensitive information and comply with regulations.
- Define and manage information architecture for efficient data flow and integration.
- Lead front-line operational and clinical systems alignment with the Trust's Digital Plan.
- Drive digital transformation, leveraging data and technology for improved patient care and efficiency.
- Engage stakeholders for effective project delivery and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
- Manage and inspire the informatics team, fostering continuous improvement.
- Oversee data analysis and reporting, providing valuable insights to senior staff and key stakeholders.
- Develop strategic informatics plans and roadmaps to guide the organisation's initiatives.
- Lead a portfolio of digital services aligned with organisational goals.
- Serve as the technical authority for data management, information architecture, and integration.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and stay updated on emerging technologies.
- Offer comprehensive support for data protection and information governance.
About us
At Sheffield Health and Social Care, our Digital function thrives on a positive team atmosphere, fostering collaboration and innovation. We embrace open communication, mutual respect, and celebrate shared achievements. With a common purpose to leverage technology and data for better healthcare, we inspire creativity and continuous improvement, making a significant impact on lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
- Leads and drives Department and Directorate objectives.
- Prioritizes workload, considering tight deadlines.
- Provides cover for Senior Management Team members.
- Interacts with senior Trust members and technical resources.
- Demonstrates commitment to personal and staff development.
- Implements strategies to enhance staff skills.
- Stays updated on emerging practices and networking opportunities.
- Ensures smooth handover during scheduled absence.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
- Acts as deputy for Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO).
- Works autonomously and follows national guidelines.
- Undertakes additional relevant activities as requested by the CDIO.
People:
- Manages the team, including communication, health and safety, recruitment and personal development.
- Cultivates a customer-focused mindset within the team.
- Ensures knowledge and skills sharing to minimise risk and maximise resource flexibility.
- Provides timely feedback and coaching to individuals.
- Conducts effective annual appraisals and monitors progress.
- Manages training and development, ensuring competence and supervision.
- Monitors sickness and absence following Trust policies.
- Handles discipline, grievance, and dispute matters.
Finance and Resources:
- Manages a Portfolio of Services and Projects.
- Ensures appropriate staffing, operating within budget.
- Drives digital transformation and support for information systems.
- Adheres to financial instructions and control procedures.
- Maximizes value for money in Digital expenditure.
- Monitors departmental expenditure to meet budgetary requirements.
- Authorized to sign off cash/financial payments.
Technical Competency:
- Brings extensive professional and industry experience in digital and technical disciplines.
- Provides well-informed advice to enhance significant activities.
- Defines digital technology strategies and roadmaps.
- Leads development of enterprise and information systems architecture.
- Manages information governance and policies.
- Provides analytical and technical expertise in data management.
- Assesses Trust's performance and compliance with regulations.
- Identifies functional and non-functional requirements.
- Ensures compliance with strategic objectives and standards.
- Manages Digital commercial environment and supplier relationships.
- Communicates technical concepts effectively to stakeholders.
- Produces high-quality written information on solution architecture.
Refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
- Leads and drives Department and Directorate objectives.
- Prioritizes workload, considering tight deadlines.
- Provides cover for Senior Management Team members.
- Interacts with senior Trust members and technical resources.
- Demonstrates commitment to personal and staff development.
- Implements strategies to enhance staff skills.
- Stays updated on emerging practices and networking opportunities.
- Ensures smooth handover during scheduled absence.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
- Acts as deputy for Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO).
- Works autonomously and follows national guidelines.
- Undertakes additional relevant activities as requested by the CDIO.
People:
- Manages the team, including communication, health and safety, recruitment and personal development.
- Cultivates a customer-focused mindset within the team.
- Ensures knowledge and skills sharing to minimise risk and maximise resource flexibility.
- Provides timely feedback and coaching to individuals.
- Conducts effective annual appraisals and monitors progress.
- Manages training and development, ensuring competence and supervision.
- Monitors sickness and absence following Trust policies.
- Handles discipline, grievance, and dispute matters.
Finance and Resources:
- Manages a Portfolio of Services and Projects.
- Ensures appropriate staffing, operating within budget.
- Drives digital transformation and support for information systems.
- Adheres to financial instructions and control procedures.
- Maximizes value for money in Digital expenditure.
- Monitors departmental expenditure to meet budgetary requirements.
- Authorized to sign off cash/financial payments.
Technical Competency:
- Brings extensive professional and industry experience in digital and technical disciplines.
- Provides well-informed advice to enhance significant activities.
- Defines digital technology strategies and roadmaps.
- Leads development of enterprise and information systems architecture.
- Manages information governance and policies.
- Provides analytical and technical expertise in data management.
- Assesses Trust's performance and compliance with regulations.
- Identifies functional and non-functional requirements.
- Ensures compliance with strategic objectives and standards.
- Manages Digital commercial environment and supplier relationships.
- Communicates technical concepts effectively to stakeholders.
- Produces high-quality written information on solution architecture.
Refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent qualification or experience
- Project Management qualification (or experience)
- SQL Server / Power BI development and utilisation competencies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Digital Service Leadership and Strategic Development
- Digital Service Performance and Management Practices
- Digital Architecture and Methodologies (e.g., ITIL v3, CoBIT, TOGAF)
- Portfolio Management (Estimating, Forecasting, Resource, and Budget)
- Project and Programme Management (Design, Delivery, Acceptance, Project Governance))
- Financial Management (Budgets, Cost Improvements, Business Cases)
- Benefits Management (Definition, Planning, Measurement, Realisation)
- Assurance and Risk Management (Audits, Policy Development)
- Contracts, Procurement, and Asset Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management and Influencing
Desirable
- Strategic thinker, aligning digital initiatives with organisational goals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator, conveying technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Adaptability and resilience in navigating the dynamic digital landscape
Experience
Essential
- Managing diverse Digital services, improving corporate operations
- Leading complex IT initiatives for clinical and corporate digital enablement
- Procuring and implementing proprietary hardware and software
- Fostering continuous service development and improvement
- Overseeing operational management and metrics
- Driving the production of management reports
- Collaborating with large multidisciplinary teams
- Effectively managing staff and articulating functional requirements
- Contributing to cost-effectiveness through digital technology
- Operating within ITIL and PRINCE2 frameworks
Desirable
- Senior Management experience in the public sector
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent qualification or experience
- Project Management qualification (or experience)
- SQL Server / Power BI development and utilisation competencies
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Digital Service Leadership and Strategic Development
- Digital Service Performance and Management Practices
- Digital Architecture and Methodologies (e.g., ITIL v3, CoBIT, TOGAF)
- Portfolio Management (Estimating, Forecasting, Resource, and Budget)
- Project and Programme Management (Design, Delivery, Acceptance, Project Governance))
- Financial Management (Budgets, Cost Improvements, Business Cases)
- Benefits Management (Definition, Planning, Measurement, Realisation)
- Assurance and Risk Management (Audits, Policy Development)
- Contracts, Procurement, and Asset Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management and Influencing
Desirable
- Strategic thinker, aligning digital initiatives with organisational goals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator, conveying technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Adaptability and resilience in navigating the dynamic digital landscape
Experience
Essential
- Managing diverse Digital services, improving corporate operations
- Leading complex IT initiatives for clinical and corporate digital enablement
- Procuring and implementing proprietary hardware and software
- Fostering continuous service development and improvement
- Overseeing operational management and metrics
- Driving the production of management reports
- Collaborating with large multidisciplinary teams
- Effectively managing staff and articulating functional requirements
- Contributing to cost-effectiveness through digital technology
- Operating within ITIL and PRINCE2 frameworks
Desirable
- Senior Management experience in the public sector
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.
