Job summary
Supporting the ICB Chief Transformation & Digital Information Officer & Deputy with the development and delivery of the system wide Digital Strategy for BNSSG
- Leading the design / implementation of the system wide Target Architecture
- Oversight of the development and implementation of the system wide Digital Inclusion strategy, contributing to ICB objectives of reducing health inequalities
- Oversight of the delivery and development of commissioned services for Information Management and Technology (IM&T). This includes the ICB corporately, the wider Primary Care Estate, and other system wide IT solutions
- Managing a defined portfolio of ICB Digital projects, contracts and relationships with suppliers and commissioned service delivery partners
- Assurance of quality, safety and security in the design, procurement and deployment of IT solutions
- Management of Cyber Security for the ICB, working with system partners
- Developing, maintaining and implementing policies and procedures for incident management and recovery in the event of Cyber Security attack and/or IT service breakdown, working in partnership with colleagues responsible for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Providing digital expertise to support the development and delivery of the BNSSG 2040 Strategy
Main duties of the job
Relationship Management
Strategy Development / Refresh
Digital Innovation
Digital Transformation
Portfolio Management
Financial Management
Service Management
IT Quality Assurance and Security
Information Governance and Security
Risk Management
Staff Management
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the ICB Chief Transformation & Digital Information Officer & Deputy with the development and delivery of the system wide Digital Strategy for BNSSG
- Leading the design / implementation of the system wide Target Architecture
- Oversight of the development and implementation of the system wide Digital Inclusion strategy, contributing to ICB objectives of reducing health inequalities
- Oversight of the delivery and development of commissioned services for Information Management and Technology (IM&T). This includes the ICB corporately, the wider Primary Care Estate, and other system wide IT solutions
- Managing a defined portfolio of ICB Digital projects, contracts and relationships with suppliers and commissioned service delivery partners
- Assurance of quality, safety and security in the design, procurement and deployment of IT solutions
- Management of Cyber Security for the ICB, working with system partners
- Developing, maintaining and implementing policies and procedures for incident management and recovery in the event of Cyber Security attack and/or IT service breakdown, working in partnership with colleagues responsible for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Providing digital expertise to support the development and delivery of the BNSSG 2040 Strategy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the ICB Chief Transformation & Digital Information Officer & Deputy with the development and delivery of the system wide Digital Strategy for BNSSG
- Leading the design / implementation of the system wide Target Architecture
- Oversight of the development and implementation of the system wide Digital Inclusion strategy, contributing to ICB objectives of reducing health inequalities
- Oversight of the delivery and development of commissioned services for Information Management and Technology (IM&T). This includes the ICB corporately, the wider Primary Care Estate, and other system wide IT solutions
- Managing a defined portfolio of ICB Digital projects, contracts and relationships with suppliers and commissioned service delivery partners
- Assurance of quality, safety and security in the design, procurement and deployment of IT solutions
- Management of Cyber Security for the ICB, working with system partners
- Developing, maintaining and implementing policies and procedures for incident management and recovery in the event of Cyber Security attack and/or IT service breakdown, working in partnership with colleagues responsible for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Providing digital expertise to support the development and delivery of the BNSSG 2040 Strategy
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired to degree level or equivalent
- Information Management & Technology experience and specialist knowledge.
- Management of delivery of significant outputs through third party/supplier relationships
- Experience of developing and presenting business cases to secure significant investment.
- High proficiency in using Microsoft 365 and/or other software applications to enable business improvement
- Proficiency in Benefits Management and/or Benefits Realisation
- Experience in Requirements Management
Desirable
- Experience in managing Discovery and Design processes
- Experience in Process Mapping, using Microsoft Visio or other digital tools
- Qualified in IT Service Management e.g. IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
IT and systems security management and information governance
Essential
- Experience in review and assurance of the quality, safety and security of IT systems and products
- Experience of Cyber Security and management of associated risks
- Experience of setting up cyber security and/or IT outage incident management and recovery procedures
Desirable
- Experience of establishing and implementing effective Information Governance and Data Sharing Agreements, in line with General Data Protection Regulations and best practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Safety review and assurance of IT systems and products
Communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to draft high quality project documentation, present reports and influence stakeholders.
- Must be able to present technical information to non-technical audiences, using a variety of media.
- Proven ability in stakeholder management
- Proven ability in delivering results through partnership working
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting or incomplete and drawn from multiple sources, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Experience of defining Key Performance Indicators, establishing performance monitoring systems and producing evaluation reports
Desirable
- Ability to perform, interpret and present statistical analysis
- Proficiency in using statistical tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI or similar software
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Practitioner, Managing Successful Programmes
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal management policies and/or standard operating procedures
- Experience of Risk Management Frameworks, Managing Risk and Reporting
Autonomy Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), and applying learning to deliver improvements in own work area
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to promoted Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Track record of success in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion or reducing health inequalities
People management
Essential
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Financial and Physical Resources
Essential
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
- Experience of managing budgets and business planning processes
- Financially literate with ability to produce credible financial plans, reports and cost/benefit analysis
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired to degree level or equivalent
- Information Management & Technology experience and specialist knowledge.
- Management of delivery of significant outputs through third party/supplier relationships
- Experience of developing and presenting business cases to secure significant investment.
- High proficiency in using Microsoft 365 and/or other software applications to enable business improvement
- Proficiency in Benefits Management and/or Benefits Realisation
- Experience in Requirements Management
Desirable
- Experience in managing Discovery and Design processes
- Experience in Process Mapping, using Microsoft Visio or other digital tools
- Qualified in IT Service Management e.g. IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
IT and systems security management and information governance
Essential
- Experience in review and assurance of the quality, safety and security of IT systems and products
- Experience of Cyber Security and management of associated risks
- Experience of setting up cyber security and/or IT outage incident management and recovery procedures
Desirable
- Experience of establishing and implementing effective Information Governance and Data Sharing Agreements, in line with General Data Protection Regulations and best practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Safety review and assurance of IT systems and products
Communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to draft high quality project documentation, present reports and influence stakeholders.
- Must be able to present technical information to non-technical audiences, using a variety of media.
- Proven ability in stakeholder management
- Proven ability in delivering results through partnership working
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting or incomplete and drawn from multiple sources, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Experience of defining Key Performance Indicators, establishing performance monitoring systems and producing evaluation reports
Desirable
- Ability to perform, interpret and present statistical analysis
- Proficiency in using statistical tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI or similar software
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Practitioner, Managing Successful Programmes
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal management policies and/or standard operating procedures
- Experience of Risk Management Frameworks, Managing Risk and Reporting
Autonomy Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), and applying learning to deliver improvements in own work area
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to promoted Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Track record of success in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion or reducing health inequalities
People management
Essential
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Financial and Physical Resources
Essential
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
- Experience of managing budgets and business planning processes
- Financially literate with ability to produce credible financial plans, reports and cost/benefit analysis
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Floor 2, North Wing
100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
