Director of Digital and Technology

We are seeking an exceptional and highly credible candidate to lead our IT and digital portfolio at a pivotal time. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will be responsible for all IT and digital services across the trust, ensuring optimised delivery now and in the future. This is an interim role with the successful candidate having demonstratable experience at a very senior level in large complex organisations, and a proven track record of leading on, and securing delivery of, the successful procurement and management of multi-million pound contracts. You will also need to demonstrate their ability to lead services at a very senior/executive level with the capability to develop both strategic and service design. Experience in electronic patient record (EPR) systems such as EPIC is essential., Responsible for the provision of strategic and operational digital, technology and IT Services to the Trust.

Working in partnership with the organisational and clinical leadership teams in order to deliver our Digital Strategy, aligned with the Trust's overall strategy and priorities.

Establish digital and technology as a key enabler and an integral part of Trust strategies and business plans.

Establish a funded and achievable technology programme that delivers the Digital Strategy. Take accountability for, and drive delivery of, the programmes of work.

Lead digital services including IT hardware & infrastructure, clinical & non-clinical systems, business intelligence, information governance, medical records and clinical coding.

Provide leadership and direction to Trust Digital and IT staff. Undertake performance management in line with Trust policy and procedure, ensuring the provision of annual appraisal, the setting of clear objectives, and the development and support of Personal Development Plans.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Depending on experience £100,000 - £200,000 p.a. pro rata dependant on experience