Head of Product (Data Platform and Products)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Strategic Thinking:Ability to develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy, aligning with organisational goal

• Leadership and Communication:Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, build consensus, and foster collaboration

• Agile and Lean Methodologies:Experience working in agile environments and applying lean principles to optimise product development processes

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with GDS standards and best practices

• Knowledge of digital health in the NHS, understanding of health and care information governance and software change validation procedures

• Understanding of clinical safety and risk management in digital health

• The ability to speak Welsh. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Product Suites:

You'll be responsible for the National Data Resource including the Care Data Repository, the National Data & Analytics Platform, API-Management Platform and Secure Data Environment.

Benefits:

• Make a Difference:Contribute to the transformation of healthcare in Wales and improve the lives of millions

• Be a Leader:Shape the future of digital health and lead high-performing teams

• Professional Development:Benefit from excellent learning and development opportunities in a supportive environment

• Work-Life Balance:We offer flexible working options to support your wellbeing.

Join Us

If you're a driven and innovative product leader seeking a rewarding opportunity, apply now.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive specialist knowledge and experience of leading successful teams in a large and complex IT/Digital organisation, with responsibility for managing enterprise-wide IT/digital products or services.
• Experience of developing long term strategic plans for modernising or automating the workplace using product services.
• Expert in the analytical comparison of IT products against specified criteria (including costs) to determine the solution that best meets the business need.
• Proficient in methods and techniques associated with planning and monitoring progress of complex programmes and projects.

Skills and Attributes

• Initiative skills to be proactive, anticipating opportunities for systems, service or product improvement or development and taking appropriate action(s).

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Digital Health and Care Wales

Address

Hybrid working

Location to be confirmed at interview

CF11 9AD

Employer's website

https://nwis.nhs.wales/