IT Lead

Job summary

The Reepham and Aylsham Medical Practice is on a mission to modernise how our GP surgery delivers care and we need a skilled IT Lead to drive that transformation. This is your chance to take ownership of our digital ecosystem, lead innovation, and ensure our technology empowers both clinicians and patients.

There will be a requirement to work across both our sites, one being in the picturesque village of Reepham and the other in the historic town of Aylsham which are 7 miles apart.

You Will Lead On

Digital strategy and system optimisation

Cybersecurity and data governance

Infrastructure upgrades and cloud based solutions

Staff training and digital adoption

Integrating new NHS digital tools and patient platforms

You Bring

Technical expertise

Leadership and initiative

A passion for healthcare innovation

If you are ready to lead digital change in primary care, apply today.

Main duties of the job

IT Systems Management

Oversee day to day running of all practice IT systems, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime. Manage clinical systems such as SystmOne, telephony, digital patient services, and peripheral devices. Implement new IT systems and ensure staff are trained to use them effectively.

Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Ensure compliance with NHS Digital, GDPR, and local IG requirements.Maintain secure access controls, backups, and incident response processes.Support clinical safety requirements for digital tools in line with ICS/GPIT frameworks.

Data Quality Oversight

Lead data quality processes by updating templates to maintain high quality clinical data.

Staff Support & Training

Provide first line support for IT issues across clinical and admin teams.Train staff on new systems, digital tools, and best practice workflows.Promote digital confidence and adoption across the practice.

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Work with PCN and ICS digital teams to align with wider digital strategy.Identify opportunities to improve patient access, workflow efficiency, and staff experience.Support planning and delivery of transformation projects across the practice or PCN.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

Liaise with IT service providers, NHS organisations, and PCN/ICS digital teams.Represent the practice in digital delivery meetings and forums.Ensure effective communication between clinical, operational, and digital teams.

About us

As a GP Surgery we treat all minor illness and medical conditions and refer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment. We focus on the health of the whole person combining physical, psychological and social aspects of care and have a large clinical and administrative team who support patients and staff to enable us to provide this care. It is important that anybody that joins the team can work at pace and understand priorities and need to provide excellent care with a friendly, caring attitude.

We strive for professionalism at all times and feel it is important that patients feel listened to and supported. Preventative care is as important as curative and we work with Research to promote learning and development.

We also understand that it can be challenging working in primary care. As a rural Practice we believe that working together and with one another to support our own health and wellbeing is equally important. Staff training is carried out monthly so we can get together to discuss things that can improve work and wellbeing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Systems Management

Manage and maintain core clinical systems - SystmOne

Ensure all hardware, software, and network infrastructure are operational and up to date

Oversee system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes

Liaise with external IT providers and NHS Digital support services

2. Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Ensure compliance with GDPR, NHS Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT), and cybersecurity policies

Maintain secure access controls, antivirus protection, and firewalls

Monitor for security threats and respond to incidents

Lead annual DSPT submission and evidence gathering

3. User Support & Training

Provide first-line and second-line IT support to clinical and administrative staff

Troubleshoot system issues and escalate where needed

Deliver staff training on new systems, updates, and cyber awareness

Create user guides and standard operating procedures

4. Digital Transformation & Projects

Lead or support digital initiatives (e.g., online consultation tools, NHS App integration, cloud solutions)

Identify opportunities to improve workflows through technology

Support implementation of new systems or services

Work with Practice Manager and PCN on digital strategy

5. Data Management & Reporting

Ensure accurate data recording and system coding standards

Support reporting for QOF, IIF, audits, and performance monitoring

Work with clinicians and management on data quality improvement

Support business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Ardens, Apex)

6. IT Governance & Compliance

Maintain IT policies, risk assessments, and business continuity plans

Ensure compliance with NHS England IT standards

Coordinate audits and inspections related to IT and data security

Document system processes and maintain asset registers

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • Qualifications
  • Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Information Systems, or related field
  • IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, cybersecurity) desirable

Experience

Essential
  • Key Skills & Experience
  • Essential
  • Experience managing IT systems in healthcare or a similar environment
  • Strong understanding of GP clinical systems (EMIS / SystmOne preferred)
  • Knowledge of GDPR and NHS data security requirements
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills for working with non-technical staff
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Desirable
  • Experience with NHS Digital services (NHSmail, Spine, Smartcards)
  • Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks
  • Experience in project management or digital transformation
  • Knowledge of reporting tools and data analysis

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

Reepham and Aylsham Medical Practice

Address

60 Hungate Street

Aylsham

Norwich

NR11 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.aylshamandreepham.nhs.uk

Job Details

Company
Reepham and Aylsham Medical Practice
Location
Norwich, NR11 6AA, NR10 4QT, United Kingdom
Salary
Negotiable
Posted