Head of Information Technology

The Head of Information Technology (HoIT) is an established senior position within Devon Partnership NHS Trusts (DPT) Digital, Data and Technology Department (DDaT). The post holder will have direct responsibility for the development and delivery of IT products and services to support Trust strategic aims and operational needs, as described in the Digital Strategy and enabling plans.

Working in partnership with our IT Managed Service Provider and colleagues from across the Devon Integrated Care System, this role is central to increasing digitisation of health processes, connecting services around the patient and transforming the experience of health f and care for patients and staff alike.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the following areas:

Manage the development and ongoing provision of effective and responsive IT service and infrastructure to support operational and strategic requirements of the Trust;

Manage a range of IT projects to support the delivery of the trust's digital strategy and new service developments;

Manage IT resources including technical systems and infrastructure, IT staff and capital and revenue budgets;

Managed the provision of a 2nd Line clinical application service desk which conforms to industry best practice (such as the ITIL service management methodology).

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do