Head of Product x4 in City

Transform Healthcare in Wales: Lead the Way in Digital Innovation Are you ready to use your passion for product leadership to transform healthcare technology and make a real difference in people's lives? Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is seeking four passionate and experienced Heads of Product to collaboratively shape the future of digital health in Wales. These are pivotal leadership roles with the opportunity to impact patient care and clinical staff experiences across the nation. About Us DHCW delivers critical digital services in response to NHS Wales strategy set by Welsh Government. We are driving an ambitious and transformative digital strategy with a portfolio of products vital to the NHS. Our work supports clinicians in providing safe and effective patient care and empowers patients to manage their own health and wellbeing. About the Roles As a Head of Product, you will be a senior leader within DHCW, influencing and informing policies regarding healthcare products and systems. You will lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a suite of products, championing a user-centred approach and ensuring alignment with DHCW's strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership: Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for your product suite, ensuring alignment with DHCW and NHS Wales strategic objectives. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing product teams comprised of product managers, designers, user researchers, developers, validation and operational support using the ITIL framework. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation and discovery through to delivery, iteration, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders across NHS Wales, including clinicians, patients, and technology partners. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise data and analytics to inform product development, measure success, and drive continuous improvement. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Champion the creation of digital services that are accessible and inclusive to all users, regardless of their needs and abilities. Essential Skills and Experience: Proven Experience: A strong track record of successfully leading and delivering digital products within complex environments, ideally within the health or public sector. User-Centricity: A deep understanding of user-centred design principles and experience in conducting user research to inform product development. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy, aligning with organisational goals. Leadership and Communication: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, build consensus, and foster collaboration. Agile and Lean Methodologies: Experience working in agile environments and applying lean principles to optimise product development processes. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience working with GDS standards and best practices. Knowledge of digital health in the NHS, understanding of health and care information governance and software change validation procedures. Understanding of clinical safety and risk management in digital health. The ability to speak Welsh. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Product Suites: You'll be responsible for one of four diverse portfolios of digital health products, ranging from diagnostic and medicines management systems (including pathology, radiology, and pharmacy) to citizen-facing apps like the NHS Wales app and interoperability platforms connecting health organisations across Wales. Benefits: Make a Difference: Contribute to the transformation of healthcare in Wales and improve the lives of millions. Be a Leader: Shape the future of digital health and lead high-performing teams. Professional Development: Benefit from excellent learning and development opportunities in a supportive environment. Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working options to support your wellbeing. Join Us If you're a driven and innovative product leader seeking a rewarding opportunity, apply now.

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