Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details about the role and application method can be found in the attached role summary.
Application method is via CV via Odgers and Berndtson website - www.odgersberndtson.com/92552.
Person specification
Educational & Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to Masters Level or equivalent
* Management Qualification
* Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
* Project Management qualification (eg Prince)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable experience of leading a Digital function operating at a senior level and experience of working with a Board.
* Experience of developing and delivering digital strategies and technology roadmaps
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills with experience of dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
* A proven track record of delivering complex digital change programmes, service redesign or modernisation to improve organisational performance.
* Experience of improving and building staff experience
* Evidence of successfully leading, influencing and motivating teams with differing levels of seniority, grade, professional group and experience.
* Experience of leading a culture of continuous improvement, that harnesses quality improvement with value for money and efficiency through service delivery development
* Experience of capacity planning and translating organisational strategy into operational objectives
* Experience of working with an organisation going through large scale changes, e.g. following a merger.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Strong commercial and business acumen with an ability to contribute to major investment programmes
* Ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to bring about change and service improvements
* Intellectual flexibility to make strategies and complex situations accessible to stakeholders
* Ability to balance the need to think strategically and manage and deliver operationally
* Thorough understanding of the financial requirements of an NHS organisation
* Innovative style of management, motivating and setting direction whilst communicating vision and leading change through others
* Collaborative working style with peers, sharing knowledge and understanding of current issues
* Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
* By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.
* If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely.
* The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details.
* The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities.
* By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.
* Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
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