Job summaryHelp shape the future of community eye care through digital innovation!About youWould you enjoy the pace and creativity of a greenfield platform build? Can you turn complex clinical and operational processes into clear, build-ready requirements, and then make the calls that keep a delivery team moving? If so, wed love to hear from you.What we are looking forWe are seeking an accomplished Product Owner with proven success delivering complex digital products from concept to production, working effectively with external development partners and agile delivery teams.You will have experience in writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria, leading and developing people, and balancing business needs with technical considerations across APIs, integrations, cloud platforms and data. In addition to excellent stakeholder management and communications skills.Main duties of the jobReporting to the Digital Director, you will manage a team and lead the development of Nexia, our new clinical and operational platform. Nexia is our new digital platform that will transform how we deliver clinical services, bringing referrals, patient pathways, administration, finance and reporting together in one place.It sits at the heart of our digital strategy and is being built by our engineering partner alongside our own in-house developers.You will own the vision, roadmap and backlog, and be the day-to-day product decision maker for a blended delivery team made up of our engineering partner and our own in-house developers. Youll be joining at a pivotal point, as Nexia moves from early build towards go-live and rollout.About usPrimary Eyecare Services is the largest not-for-profit provider of NHS primary and community eye care services in England, supporting commissioners and healthcare partners through a network of over 2,400 optometry practices.DetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary Depending on experience up to 70,000 per annum DOE ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference numberU0069-26-0010Job locationsWaulk Mill [2.3]51 Bengal StreetManchesterCheshireM4 6LNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the job description for full details of responsibilities and person specification.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit:Your most up-to-date CVA separate covering letter that includes responses to all of the application questions listed below.Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@primaryeyecare.co.ukPlease note applications will only be considered if both a CV and covering letter answering all the application questions are provided. Applications submitted without responses to the application questions will not be shortlisted. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.Application QuestionsPlease describe your experience working as a Product Owner or in an equivalent role working on a complex digital product.Please describe your experience of working with an external development partner or supplier-delivered agile team. How did you manage the relationship?Please explain your understanding of APIs, integrations, cloud platforms and data?Closing DateApplications must be received by 1:00pm on Friday 06 November 2026.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease review the job description for full details of responsibilities and person specification.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit:Your most up-to-date CVA separate covering letter that includes responses to all of the application questions listed below.Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@primaryeyecare.co.ukPlease note applications will only be considered if both a CV and covering letter answering all the application questions are provided. Applications submitted without responses to the application questions will not be shortlisted. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.Application QuestionsPlease describe your experience working as a Product Owner or in an equivalent role working on a complex digital product.Please describe your experience of working with an external development partner or supplier-delivered agile team. How did you manage the relationship?Please explain your understanding of APIs, integrations, cloud platforms and data?Closing DateApplications must be received by 1:00pm on Friday 06 November 2026.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPlease review the attached job description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPlease review the attached job description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer namePrimary Eyecare ServicesAddressWaulk Mill [2.3]51 Bengal StreetManchesterCheshireM4 6LNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePrimary Eyecare ServicesAddressWaulk Mill [2.3]51 Bengal StreetManchesterCheshireM4 6LNUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Product Owner - Nexia 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.
