Chief Technical Officer

Job summary

Reporting into the Chief Information Officer, this newly created role will beresponsible for helping to set the technical direction within the organisation. The CTO will be expected to lead a diverse range of people, over multiple services in a fast-paced technology step change programme to improve the digital maturity of the Trust and collaborate effectively with the senior leadership team.

The role of CTO is to ensure inspirational and values-driven leadershipand management of the technology, digital, IT and cyber function to ensure:- Technology and digital supports the drive to modernise PCFT- Delivery of a fit for purpose IT service responsive to user needs;- Digital and IT skills are developed and maintained across all users;- Develop and Deliver an integrated cyber strategy across systems, data and users;- Collaborate with other care providers and key suppliers to enhance our digital outcomes;- Continuous improvement and value for money in decisions supporting change and growth.

The role will provide operational and strategic Digital leadership across the whole Trust. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the incumbent will play a key role in shaping and operationally managing Digital services.The role will develop a culture within the team that facilitates excellence bydeveloping and maintaining robust systems that are resilient, documented and in-line with industry standards

Main duties of the job

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About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.