Digital Transformation and Implementation Lead

This post is based at the Homerton University Hospital site in Hackney, however the post holder will be expected to work across the various sites of Homerton Healthcare and at other external locations as required. We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic, and pro-active individual to join the Clinical Information Systems (CIS) Team, part of the IT and Systems Department. The post holder will be responsible for shaping and delivering a wide range of complex and strategic digital initiatives that will drive forward technology enabled service change in Homerton Healthcare. The post holder will also play a key part in the Project Management Office (PMO) and in shaping and embedding the digital portfolio at Homerton Healthcare, and for promoting the digital agenda across City and Hackney as a place. Successful delivery of these projects and programmes will mean significant cultural change for many staff. The post-holder will therefore have comprehensive knowledge and experience of the delivery of healthcare in acute and community service settings, and will be expected to provide support to the Trust in the development of transformation plans and the identification of risks and issues associated with process or workflow changes. The post holder should have significant experience of working in or with NHS services, and ideally will have experience of supporting the implementation of a range of change or transformation programmes in healthcare settings. A summary of key duties or responsibilities is as follows: - Responsible for project and programme delivery within agreed timescales and budget.- Chairing of project or programme meetings and workshops involving both senior management and front line staff and coordinating varying levels of stakeholders in the development and delivery of designated projects or programmes.- Working with the patients and the public at planned events in support of the co-production approach across City and Hackney place.- Working collaboratively with external technology system suppliers and securing commitment for innovative development.- Working closely with the communications team to develop effective communication plans for the overall programme and individual project areas.- Nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks internally and externally including NEL and more widely across London., The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied work programme. Able to respond quickly and professionally to new issues or challenges in short time frames
• Excellent communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems, Experience of managing complex, high profile digital or change initiatives
• Experience of managing complex, high profile digital or change initiatives, Understands internal and external organisational relationships and is sensitive to change management issues, Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Team working skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.