Head of Digital Portfolio

The role of Head of Digital Portfolio is central to realising the Trust's digital strategy, playing a vital part in advancing our digital capabilities through a prominent and intricate Digital Programme. Collaborating closely with a wide array of stakeholders, the incumbent oversees, reports on, and drives progress across key digital initiatives and projects within the Trust's portfolio. Ensuring robust governance and providing assurance up to board level, including our Integrated Care Board (ICB), is a key aspect of this role.Main duties of the jobResponsibilities include managing project and programme expenditures while liaising with key stakeholders. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across various roles and seniority levels, including clinicians, executive directors, and the ICB.About usRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust places patients at the core of our operations. We deliver acute medical and surgical services to a population of 600,000 residents spanning Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire, with specialist services extending to Berkshire and its surrounding regions. Our hospital ranks sixth nationally, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Together, we strive to achieve our vision and strategic objectives, offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to contribute to our endeavours.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe seek an experienced senior leader who is well-versed in continuous improvement and programme management within the NHS context. The ideal candidate is adept at presenting complex data to senior staff and possesses strong team-building, negotiation, and facilitation skills crucial for supporting our digital transformation initiatives. In this dynamic environment, there is no better time to join our Trust and play a crucial role in defining and expanding our digital portfolio from its current foundations.Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential
Able to coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean Processes Educated to degree level or equivalent Masters degree ITIL Microsoft project Management MS Word, Excel etc Commiment and willingness to develop
Desirable
Practitioner level understanding of PRINCE2 methodology NHS management qualification
Knowlege and experienceEssential
Experience writing presenting and gaining approval for business cases Statements of work/ technical reequirements Proven ability to translate business requirements into solutions strong vendors management Proven expenience of applying methods and techniques for reporting progress demonstrating a strong strategic perspective demonstrate ability to identify, plan and coordinate experience of involvement oin creation of IT strategic directoin
Desirable
Experience of OJEU procurement process IT experience gained in acute and community experience in commercial sector
ManagementEssential
Driving behavioural and cultural change client management influencing senior leadership experience in senior management role
Skills and abilitiesEssential
Able to maintain productive working relationships Effective Communication Presenting complex information High standard reporting Work independently working under pressure Ability to understand competing priorities Leadership skills delivering transformation
OtherEssential
Equality, diversity and inclusion promoting development of culture of inclusion Understands impact of equality effective decision maker ability to operate effectively under pressure desire to ensure customer satisfaction Role model for Trust values
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5ANAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 193-6211768CORB8cDIG
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