Systems and Development Lead

This is an excellent opportunity to help create a leading digital leadership function in the NHS. Reporting to the Associate Director - Digital Operations, the Systems and Development Lead is our Trust Integration Engine lead, responsible for leading our Systems and Development teams. These teams comprise of: Systems (EPMA, EMIS, System One and RiO), Digital Development, Clinical Systems Helpdesk, Systems Training, Transformation and Deployment Systems Administration. This role will provide effective leadership and direction to ensure high performance and delivery of complex large scale application upgrades and replacements. Accountable for the development and delivery of a renewal and upgrade for Trust digital applications, the successful candidate will be working in collaboration with our Programme Management colleagues.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an experienced leader with proven management skills and significant experience working closely with clinical systems. You will be accustomed to leading clinical systems upgrades, and proficient in the use of digital tools. We are looking for the successful candidate to showcase a proven track record of building strategy and delivering transformation for clinical systems in a complex environment.You will be accustomed to working with suppliers and comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the business. In return, you could be part of an upward journey, in which there is both permission and support to be innovative, in order to ensure the Trust develops a leading digital function.About usOriginally formed in 2000, ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental health care, innovation and improvement. We care for a population of more than 750,000 and we are proud to serve one of the most culturally diverse parts of the UK. In Bedfordshire and Luton, we are now responsible for a further 630,000 people's mental health and community health care needs. Wherever patients receive our services and from whichever team, our values of care, respect and inclusivity underpin all that we do. Valuing the diversity of our local population is fundamental to realising our vision to provide outstanding healthcare to our diverse community. In September 2016, the Trust was proud to be rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, and the Trust was once again rated at 'Outstanding' by the CQC in June 2018 and 2021.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesOur Board have clear ambition to be a Digital First organisation. Our digital strategy is a collaboration between the Trust senior management team, the Digital Team, and a wide range of stakeholders who firmly believe in building upon our digital capabilities to ensure ELFT are regarded as pioneers in Digital. The scale of response to the COVID-19 pressures, particularly enabling remote and mobile working, and setting up the Stratford vaccination centre, has been remarkable. However, there are also significant challenges to address. Digital tools and services are now fundamental to the management and delivery of our services. This is an extremely exciting time to be joining our Trust on this journey.Person SpecificationEDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGEssentialEducated to Masters level or equivalent experienceManagement/leadership qualification or equivalent experienceEvidence of continued professional developmentFurther relevant trainingDesirableProject Management QualificationEXPERIENCEEssentialExtensive experience of system configuration, deployment, support, training, development and maintenanceExperience of leading a testing team for clinical systems in an NHS Trust settingExperience of leading on upgrading clinical systems in an NHS Trust settingResponsibility for management of significant budget including budget setting and adhering to financial processes and proceduresProficient in use of Digital systemsProficient in use of Microsoft OfficeRisk management and governanceProven experience of working in a senior management/leadership roleExperience of managing and motivating a large team or teamsLeading significant changes in practice in a complex environment to improve performance/servicesLeading complex and multi faceted work streamsIdentifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changesBusiness case developmentKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSEssentialIn depth understanding of change managementFinancial procedures including budget setting and working knowledge of financial processesIn depth understanding of the current NHS agenda and healthcare policy including transformation and workforceGood understanding of the relationship between providers and commissioning organisationsDemonstrable knowledge of service improvements and project managementPERSONAL QUALITIESEssentialHigh level of analytical and problem solving skills - ability to analyse highly complex data & sensitive information and make high level judgements including ability to responding timely manner to planned and unexpected demandsHigh level of attention to detailAbility to work independently and make autonomous decisionsStrong communication skills both written and verbal - able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation at a high level with individuals and groups including stakeholdersNegotiation on controversial issues including performance and changeAbility to embrace, lead and drive change in a complex environmentAbility to organise and prioritise own workload and direct the work of others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long termAble to work flexibly to meet the demands of the roleDemonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and servicesAble to lead and direct others to accomplish organisational goals and objectivesOTHER REQUIREMENTSEssentialo Understanding of Equal Opportunities in the NHS & Equality & Diversity agenda.Employer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe GreenLondonE2 9NJAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.363-CP5054652-C Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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