This is a senior IM&T management post, reporting to the Chief Information Officer.
The Head of Systems role is pivotal in delivering the Trust's ambitious Digital Programme. This requires an in-depth knowledge of emerging technology, drawing on developments across the technical spectrum, not only those in healthcare, while supporting the cross-fertilisation of ideas in design solutions. This will involve major support for the increasing dependence on existing and emerging Digital technologies in the Trust, and the postholder must ensure the ongoing development and management of a flexible and effective Digital Literacy Support Function.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a key senior member of the IM&T and corporate management teams and will be accountable for the Trust's Digital systems with a strong focus on the electronic Clinical Record System.
The post holder will be responsible for developing Digital systems and processes by which the Trust will continually improve its delivery of systems functionality in order to facilitate the provision of accessible and high-quality care.
The scope of this role is to hold senior management responsibilities for the following IM&T services:
* Digital Systems Operations & Maintenance
* Digital Systems Development
* Digital Systems Training
* Digital Literacy Skills Development
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, as well as a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description & person specification.
Person Specification
* Educated to degree level or relevant management experience
* Evidence of ongoing personal development
* Other IM&T management or project management related qualifications
Experience
* Extensive management experience of working in an IM&T systems/training related role
* Demonstrable experience of working with complex information and using persuasive and effective negotiating skills in connection with this information
* Proven ability to manage human and financial resources effectively, demonstrating staff management and leadership skills
* Experience of developing associated departmental budgets and regular monitoring involving meetings with senior Finance staff.
* Experience of developing and managing budgets for IM&T projects
* Demonstrable experience of handling negotiation situations involving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which requires agreement or cooperation with internal and external parties.
* Demonstrable experience in managing large IM&T contracts to ensure that service delivery from suppliers is of the highest quality and demonstrates value for money.
* Experience of working for the NHS and/or mental health
* Experience of managing large scale systems and/or contracts
Knowledge
* Expert knowledge of NHS IM&T and data standards and best practice guidelines
* Expert knowledge of project management techniques
* Knowledge of training techniques and technologies
* Expert knowledge of mental health IM&T standards and best practice guidelines
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills (with the ability to train and deliver presentations, and the ability to write clear, concise reports)
* Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and to present this information to multi-disciplinary groups.
* Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Strong interpersonal & leadership skills. Proven ability to manage large teams
* Highly developed systems and IT skills
* Ability to work freely and autonomously within the boundaries of the job description.
* Ability to work strategically
* Ability to maintain an understanding of numerous Trust wide processes
* Excellent analytical skills
* Ability to interpret Trust wide priorities into IM&T deliverables
Qualities and Attributes
* Self-confident and motivated, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others to succeed
* Team player, open and honest
* Able to work utilizing own initiative with little support
* Capacity and ability to operate and think laterally
* Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of departmental activities
* Completer finisher
* Innovative and thought-provoking idea generation
* Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of numerous departmental activities
* Strategic thinker
Other Requirements
* There is an occasional requirement to travel to relevant regional/national events. Also, to regularly travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings relevant to the role.
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.
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