Enterprise Architect - Digital Governance and Strategy

Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of healthcare technology? Do you want to be at the forefront of digital transformation, driving innovation that improves patient care and streamlines vital services? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! We are seeking a visionary IT Enterprise Architect to play a crucial role in designing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions that will shape the future of healthcare in NHS Lanarkshire. This is more than just an IT role - it’s a chance to redefine the way healthcare operates, making it more efficient, accessible, and future-proof.

Why This Role?

• Make a Difference: Your expertise will directly contribute to improved healthcare outcomes, supporting professionals and patients alike.
• Drive Innovation: Work with emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and advanced data analytics to build a smarter, more connected healthcare system.
• Lead Strategic Digital Transformation: Be a strategic leader, defining IT frameworks, guiding architecture decisions, and ensuring the seamless integration of systems and applications.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside healthcare professionals and IT specialists to develop solutions that are both technologically advanced and human-centric.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide IT strategies aligned with business and healthcare objectives.
• Design scalable, secure, and future-ready IT architectures to support digital healthcare initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive their adoption where they add value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability.
• Provide strategic leadership on IT governance, security, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture or extensive IT experience preferably within healthcare, government, or other complex IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, cybersecurity, interoperability standards, and digital transformation strategies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for leveraging technology to create meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery.
• Degree in information technology or a related field, such as computer science; or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ITIL and formal project management methodologies (such as PRINCE2) is highly desirable, but not mandatory.

Join Us and Shape the Future!

This is your chance to be part of something bigger - using technology to revolutionize healthcare and improve lives. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you, inspires you, and gives you the platform to innovate, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be a catalyst for the future of healthcare technology!

Contract type: Permanent

Full time: 37 hours

Location and Working Pattern: This role will be based in Digital Services (eHealth) within Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters. The working pattern for this role is Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service. Occupational health services. Employee counselling services. Work-life Balance policies and procedures.

Further Information: For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

Right to Work within the UK: NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.