This is a senior IM&T management post, reporting to the Chief Information Officer.
The Head of Systems role is a pivotal role in delivering the Trust's ambitious Digital Programme. This requires an in-depth knowledge of emerging technology, drawing on developments across the technical spectrum not only those in healthcare, and supporting the cross-fertilisation of ideas in design solutions. This will involve major support for the increasing dependence on existing and emerging Digital technologies in the Trust and the postholder must ensure the ongoing development and management of a flexible and effective Digital Literacy Support Function.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a key senior member of the IM&T and corporate management teams and will be accountable for the Trust's Digital systems with a strong focus on the electronic Clinical Record System. The post holder will be responsible for developing Digital systems and processes by which the Trust will continually improve its delivery of systems functionality in order to facilitate the provision of accessible and high-quality care. The scope of this role is to hold senior management responsibilities for the following IM&T services: Digital Systems Operations & Maintenance Digital Systems Development Digital Systems Training Digital Literacy Skills Development Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description & person specification Person Specification
Educated to degree level or relevant management experience Evidence of on-going personal development Other IM&T management or project management related qualifications Experience
Extensive management experience of working in an IM&T systems/training related role Demonstrable experience of working with complex information and using persuasive and effective negotiating skills in connection with this information Proven ability to manage human/financial resources effectively, demonstrating staff management and leadership skills Experience of developing associated departmental budgets and regular monitoring involving meetings with senior Finance staff. Experience of developing and managing budgets for IM&T projects Demonstrable experience of handling negotiation situations involving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which requires agreement or co-operation with internal and external parties. Demonstrable experience in managing large IM&T contracts to ensure that service delivery from suppliers is of the highest quality and demonstrates value for money. Experience of working for the NHS and/or mental health Experience of managing large scale systems and/or contracts Knowledge
To have an expert knowledge of NHS IM&T and data standards and best practice guidelines To have an expert knowledge of project management techniques To have knowledge of training techniques and technologies To have an expert knowledge of mental health IM&T standards and best practice guidelines Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (with the ability to train and deliver presentations, and the ability to write clear, concise reports) Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and to present this information to multi-disciplinary groups. Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Strong interpersonal & leadership skills. Proven ability to manage large teams Highly developed systems and IT skills Ability to work freely and autonomously within the boundaries of the job description. Ability to work strategically Ability to maintain an understanding of numerous Trust wide processes Excellent analytical skills Ability to interpret Trust wide priorities into IM&T deliverables Qualities and Attributes
Self-confident and motivated, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others to succeed Team player, open and honest Able to work utilising own initiative with little support Capacity and ability to operate and think laterally Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of departmental activities Completer finisher Innovative and thought-provoking idea generation Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of numerous departmental activities Strategic thinker Other Requirements
There is an occasional requirement to travel to relevant regional/national events. Also, to regularly travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings relevant to the role. 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.
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The post holder will work as a key senior member of the IM&T and corporate management teams and will be accountable for the Trust's Digital systems with a strong focus on the electronic Clinical Record System. The post holder will be responsible for developing Digital systems and processes by which the Trust will continually improve its delivery of systems functionality in order to facilitate the provision of accessible and high-quality care. The scope of this role is to hold senior management responsibilities for the following IM&T services: Digital Systems Operations & Maintenance Digital Systems Development Digital Systems Training Digital Literacy Skills Development Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description & person specification Person Specification
Educated to degree level or relevant management experience Evidence of on-going personal development Other IM&T management or project management related qualifications Experience
Extensive management experience of working in an IM&T systems/training related role Demonstrable experience of working with complex information and using persuasive and effective negotiating skills in connection with this information Proven ability to manage human/financial resources effectively, demonstrating staff management and leadership skills Experience of developing associated departmental budgets and regular monitoring involving meetings with senior Finance staff. Experience of developing and managing budgets for IM&T projects Demonstrable experience of handling negotiation situations involving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which requires agreement or co-operation with internal and external parties. Demonstrable experience in managing large IM&T contracts to ensure that service delivery from suppliers is of the highest quality and demonstrates value for money. Experience of working for the NHS and/or mental health Experience of managing large scale systems and/or contracts Knowledge
To have an expert knowledge of NHS IM&T and data standards and best practice guidelines To have an expert knowledge of project management techniques To have knowledge of training techniques and technologies To have an expert knowledge of mental health IM&T standards and best practice guidelines Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (with the ability to train and deliver presentations, and the ability to write clear, concise reports) Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and to present this information to multi-disciplinary groups. Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Strong interpersonal & leadership skills. Proven ability to manage large teams Highly developed systems and IT skills Ability to work freely and autonomously within the boundaries of the job description. Ability to work strategically Ability to maintain an understanding of numerous Trust wide processes Excellent analytical skills Ability to interpret Trust wide priorities into IM&T deliverables Qualities and Attributes
Self-confident and motivated, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others to succeed Team player, open and honest Able to work utilising own initiative with little support Capacity and ability to operate and think laterally Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of departmental activities Completer finisher Innovative and thought-provoking idea generation Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of numerous departmental activities Strategic thinker Other Requirements
There is an occasional requirement to travel to relevant regional/national events. Also, to regularly travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings relevant to the role. 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.
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