Overview
In this role you will lead delivery of digital projects within the Division’s Digital Team, aligning with CW ICT strategy. You will manage multi-site initiatives across clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, using PRINCE2 and related standards to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes. You’ll champion project information systems to support service development and governance, while maintaining robust project documentation. This position offers opportunities to shape digital transformation within a leading NHS trust and collaborate across cross-functional teams to realise benefits.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working arrangements
- permanent contract
- Band 7 salary
- HCAS included in salary
- opportunity to contribute to NHS digital transformation
- supportive and collaborative culture
Responsibilities
- Manage projects within time, budget and scope tolerances and ensure alignment with other initiatives.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with external suppliers, meeting contractual and statutory obligations.
- Ensure contractual obligations are met, including safety reporting, documentation provision, progress reports, and reporting.
- Identify and resolve complex project risks and issues.
- Assist with contingency and disaster recovery planning for assigned projects.
- Design and develop operational policies, procedures, and training requirements for the project.
- Provide timely highlight/exception reports to boards and committees.
- Establish cross-functional teams and user groups to drive the project forward and clarify responsibilities.
- Monitor projects to ensure delivery of proposed business benefits and assist with benefits realisation.
- Coordinate design, development, and testing of systems to meet user and stakeholder needs, ensuring fitness for purpose.
- Identify system enhancements and escalate through Change processes.
- Manage part of the budget and digital systems within remit.
- Train key stakeholders as required.
Key requirements
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Project management qualification
- Specific experience in project management or change management
- Substantial experience managing IT and/or healthcare-related projects
- Experience of implementing complex digital projects
- Direct project experience in the NHS
- Budget management
- Understanding of Core NHS Information Systems
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Project
- Strong communication
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Microsoft Project
- Project governance and documentation
- Benefits identification and realisation
Digital Implementation Lead in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
