Job summary
We are inviting applications for a new
role on our NHS executive team to lead the digital and transformation agenda
for Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, serving
Derbyshire and Derby. This role will lead the strategic integration of digital,
data, technology and organisational change unlocking new capabilities,
driving innovation and transforming how we deliver services for the benefit of
the patients and communities we serve.
The Chief Digital Transformation Officer
(CDTO) provides strategic leadership to ensure technology, innovation and
service redesign are fully aligned with Trust priorities and wider system
objectives.
The postholder will act as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Senior Information
Risk Owner (SIRO) and Cyber Security Lead, providing assurance to the Board
that digital infrastructure, information governance and cyber security
arrangements are robust, secure and futurefocused.
This is a highprofile executive leadership role requiring strong Boardlevel
credibility, influence and the ability to lead complex change in partnership
with key stakeholders
Main duties of the job
Key Priorities
Board level
leadership
Contribute as a full Trust Board member, shaping strategy, providing
expert advice and constructive challenge on digital, data and
transformation matters.
Transformation
and service redesign Lead largescale transformation programmes
that enable new models of care, digital innovation, agile working and
service sustainability.
Digital
and data strategy Develop and deliver the Trusts digital and
IMT strategy, ensuring systems support safe, effective and efficient care
and high quality decision making.
Information
governance and cyber security Fulfil statutory responsibilities
as CIO and SIRO, ensuring strong data protection, information governance
and cyber resilience.
Partnership
and system working Build strong relationships across the Joined
Up Care Derbyshire system to support collaborative transformation and
shared digital ambition.
Financial
stewardship
Provide strategic oversight of digital and transformation investment,
ensuring value for money and long term organisational benefit.
About us
Our purpose is to
provide community health services to a patient population of over one million
people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community
hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices,
schools, care homes and, increasingly, in peoples own homes and via virtual
consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public
vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social
care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply, please send a CV and covering
letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the requirements of
this role as detailed in the job description and person specification to
georgina.hanson2@nhs.net
The covering letter should also
include salary expectations.
Applications should be authored by the
applicant and demonstrate personal reflection on the role and organisation.
Submissions that appear to be wholly or largely generated using artificial
intelligence tools may not be progressed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply, please send a CV and covering
letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the requirements of
this role as detailed in the job description and person specification to
georgina.hanson2@nhs.net
The covering letter should also
include salary expectations.
Applications should be authored by the
applicant and demonstrate personal reflection on the role and organisation.
Submissions that appear to be wholly or largely generated using artificial
intelligence tools may not be progressed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior level strategic management experience
- Experience of leading large-scale organisational change and transformation
- Experience of partnership working and cross-organisational collaboration
- Digital, data and technology leadership
- Experience in managing teams, budgets and complex projects
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of NHS and social care operating environments
- Influential and motivational leadership
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Effective chairing and stakeholder management
- Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion on an appropriate specialist register or equivalent senior level experience.
- Relevant professional or management qualification
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior level strategic management experience
- Experience of leading large-scale organisational change and transformation
- Experience of partnership working and cross-organisational collaboration
- Digital, data and technology leadership
- Experience in managing teams, budgets and complex projects
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of NHS and social care operating environments
- Influential and motivational leadership
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Effective chairing and stakeholder management
- Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion on an appropriate specialist register or equivalent senior level experience.
- Relevant professional or management qualification
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
