Job summary Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder will be lead for the effective integration and adoption of IT & Digital technologies for patient flow and hospital co-ordination. The postholder will work with the eCare Programme, Cornwall IT Services (CITS), clinical and operational leads. The postholder will be responsible for leading, inspiring and developing the patient flow workforce to continuously engage with IT & Digital technologies driving improved standards of patient flow and discharge. The post holder willlead on the interpretation and implementation of national policy for technologies related to patient flow, developing policies & procedures to deliver effective bed management processes and discharge across Royal Cornwall Hospitals. Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer for specific meetings. There may be instances where within the Trust Standing Orders the post holder will need to act with delegated authority on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer. The post holder will hold a portfolio of projects to deliver digital transformation which will include financial management in regard to delivering Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP). This will include complex CIP tracking with the savings being delivered in areas outside of the direct control of the post holder. Working on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer in aligning digital operational behaviours and benefits across the wider Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System. Main duties of the job Provide day to day leadership on operational IT & Digital technology adoption, in the context of a pressured large acute hospital setting whilst leading on the implementation of national policy for technologies related to patient flow and discharge. Influencing workforce, expenditure and ways of working across multiple care groups with individuals who the post holder does not have direct line management responsibility for. About us Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6677367-A Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed. Please discuss any sponsorship requirements or working hours per week limits (due to your current visa) that you may have at interview. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed. Please discuss any sponsorship requirements or working hours per week limits (due to your current visa) that you may have at interview. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level degree or equivalent level of experience. Senior health care management experience, equivalent to master's level. Evidence of Management and Leadership Development geared towards very senior posts. Prince 2 qualification or equivalent project management qualification or skills and experience. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Clinical speciality qualification MSc Health Care Management Experience Essential In depth knowledge and experience of capacity & demand management in an acute hospital setting. Substantial experience in leading large scale strategic development projects. Evidence of prior achievement in devising effective strategies to manage patient flow working across business units and sovereign organisations across and ICS. Experience of budget management to include the delivery of high value and highly complex cost improvement programmes. Experience of developing and working within good governance frameworks including risk management and assurance. Proven and high level of managerial competency including ability to manage and lead in a complex and dynamic professional environment. Experience of developing innovation and vision, including an ability to build organisation capabilities, establishing a clear strategic vision and direction and translating this into successful outcomes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level degree or equivalent level of experience. Senior health care management experience, equivalent to master's level. Evidence of Management and Leadership Development geared towards very senior posts. Prince 2 qualification or equivalent project management qualification or skills and experience. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Clinical speciality qualification MSc Health Care Management Experience Essential In depth knowledge and experience of capacity & demand management in an acute hospital setting. Substantial experience in leading large scale strategic development projects. Evidence of prior achievement in devising effective strategies to manage patient flow working across business units and sovereign organisations across and ICS. Experience of budget management to include the delivery of high value and highly complex cost improvement programmes. Experience of developing and working within good governance frameworks including risk management and assurance. Proven and high level of managerial competency including ability to manage and lead in a complex and dynamic professional environment. Experience of developing innovation and vision, including an ability to build organisation capabilities, establishing a clear strategic vision and direction and translating this into successful outcomes. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)