Deputy Director of IM&T
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen as for a Director of Digital who will be part of the leadership team leading the Trust's Digital portfolio and team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Deputy Chief Digital, Infrastructure & Improvement Officer and Senior Colleagues within the Digital Directorate in identifying and harnessing the opportunity presented by technology to deliver the Trust's wider strategic objectives, which includes service innovation and transformation together with improved efficiency and productivity. This part of the role will require the post holder to represent the Trust's and its interests in cross Lancashire Digital collaboration.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details can be found within the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal discussions about the role are encouraged via the contact details provided.
Person Specification
Education
- Educated to Masters' level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent
Knowledge
- Extensive and deep knowledge of the clinical and Network service area
- Broad knowledge of NHS modernisation agenda and a good understanding of the political climate in which the NHS and other public sector organisations operate
Experience
- Specialist knowledge across the multiple disciplines that underpin Digital, Digital Health & IT
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Demonstrated experience of leading programmes in politically charged, complex and challenging environments across multi agencies.
- Experience of managing risks, reporting, preparing briefing papers and correspondence at board level
- Experience of managing high value budgets and business planning processes.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sceptre Point
Preston
PR5 6AW
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/