Main area: Digital Services
Grade: Band 8b
Contract: 20 months (Fixed Term/Secondment until 31st August 2026)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 320-SNR-0176
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Across all UHDB sites
Town: Derby
Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 09/12/2024
Digital and Data Portfolio Lead
Band 8b
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Job overview
The Digital and Data Portfolio Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of digital and data projects, ensuring they align with our overall strategy. Working closely with the Director of Digital, the post holder will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, effectively navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
The successful candidate will manage the entire lifecycle of digital and data projects, including procurement and risk management, and ensure their timely and cost-effective delivery. They will be adept at proactively communicating project updates and managing expectations. In case of deviations from agreed plans, the post holder will be responsible for informing relevant committees and stakeholders, handling difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
Collaborating with colleagues across Digital and Operational Teams, the Digital and Data Portfolio Manager will identify, track, benchmark, and realise project benefits. They will engage with departmental staff to coordinate project-related activities.
The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in programme and project management methods and tools, providing expert advice to decision-makers. This role will involve presenting to directors and senior management teams, as well as representing the Trust at local and regional levels when required.
Main duties of the job
1. Effectively contributing to the Trust's vision, strategic objectives, and key work programmes by adopting an agile approach to programme and project delivery.
2. Coordinating activity and drafting reports for the Director of Digital, providing support in managing the digital and data project portfolio.
3. Fostering the development of key skills within the Programme Management Team through guidance and mentorship.
4. Achieving significant progress in the delivery of successful digital and data projects, contributing to the overall strategic goals of the organisation.
5. Developing comprehensive and first-rate business cases to advance digital and data-specific projects.
6. Thoroughly identifying and documenting the Trust's requirements for each project, collaborating with all relevant stakeholders.
7. Procuring and delivering each project in a timely and professional manner, adhering to Agile methodology principles.
8. Effectively communicating and engaging with staff at all levels to ensure a clear understanding of the digital and data-driven strategy and the benefits it can deliver to the organisation.
Closing Date: 24 November 2024
Interview Date: 9 December 2024
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts about our Trust:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
* Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
* Project management qualification or project experience to Masters level or equivalent.
* Benefits Management.
* Change Management.
Experience & Knowledge
* Significant experience in managing the implementation of projects for clinical and non-clinical systems.
* Experience of writing business cases to secure additional funding for service developments.
* Experience of managing multiple competing priorities and delivering the best results from them.
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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Name: Mark Chester
Job title: Director of Digital
Email address: mark.chester1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07799 337513
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Centre
Training Centre, Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone: 07385 367216
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