Operations Digital Lead

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder will be lead for the effective integration and adoption of IT & Digital technologies for patient flow and hospital co-ordination. The postholder will work with the eCare Programme, Cornwall IT Services (CITS), clinical and operational leads. The postholder will be responsible for leading, inspiring and developing the patient flow workforce to continuously engage with IT & Digital technologies driving improved standards of patient flow and discharge. The post holder willlead on the interpretation and implementation of national policy for technologies related to patient flow, developing policies & procedures to deliver effective bed management processes and discharge across Royal Cornwall Hospitals.

• Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer for specific meetings.
• There may be instances where within the Trust Standing Orders the post holder will need to act with delegated authority on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer.
• The post holder will hold a portfolio of projects to deliver digital transformation which will include financial management in regard to delivering Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP). This will include complex CIP tracking with the savings being delivered in areas outside of the direct control of the post holder.
Working on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer in aligning digital operational behaviours and benefits across the wider Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System., Provide day to day leadership on operational IT & Digital technology adoption, in the context of a pressured large acute hospital setting whilst leading on the implementation of national policy for technologies related to patient flow and discharge. Influencing workforce, expenditure and ways of working across multiple care groups with individuals who the post holder does not have direct line management responsibility for.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.