Chief Digital Information Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Associated Chief Information Officer - Delivery & Innovation Band 8c

Main area Corporate Grade Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity.

We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following:

gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities trade union activity or political beliefs-or any other grounds.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds to improve the diversity of our workforce and to better reflect the communities we serve to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place; We also offers a range of excellent benefits including a pension scheme, up to 33 days Annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages and Childcare Vouchers.

We are looking to recruit an Associate Chief Information Officer for Delivery and Innovation as part of the Digital Senior Management Team.

This role will be key in taking the lead in creating and delivery of the digital strategic plan and driving the innovation agenda forward across NWAS.

The post holder will work with the Chief Information Officer and the Digital Senior Management Team on the development and delivery of the strategic plan, providing a delivery focus to support all teams to deliver their objectives and making sure there is effective collaboration and communication across the teams.

Creation and delivery of the Digital Portfolio Plan that is developed in collaboration with our clinical and operational colleagues
Development of the architecture function and adherence to our technical principles in the delivery of digital solutions
Developing a vision and strategy for the innovation team, building on the success of what the team have achieved to date and demonstrating to the trust the value of innovation
Liaising with colleagues across the Quality, Innovation and Improvement directorate to support them in developing innovative solutions and learn from them in applying improvements across the digital teams
Leading the delivery and innovation teams in delivering a robust, responsive and sustainable service

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.

We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and inspire a diverse team of delivery, technical and innovation staff
Proven track record of developing and implementing delivery and innovation strategies
Good team building skills with the ability to motivate other people and manage conflict.
Programme / project Management skills with the ability to manage complex workloads
Advanced user of Microsoft Project
Competent user of information systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and Access
Strong proficiency in user requirement gathering methodologies, technical design methodologies and innovation processes
Excellent data storytelling and presentation skills to effectively communicate insights and findings to stakeholders
Driving license (full)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information systems, or business analytics or equivalent industry experience
Evidence of further personal professional development
Significant experience of strategic planning to support wider organisational objectives
Experience of developing architecture services within a digital environment and establishing best practice for technical standards and solution design

Strong project management skills, in a variety of project methodologies, with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver projects within specified timelines.

Significant experience working a senior level in a large and complex organisation
Experience of building relationships and managing difficult partnership to achieve goals
Knowledge of a variety of design documentation, user requirement documentation, delivery methodology
Experience of Digital Department Management
Experience of managing complex projects using a proven Project Methodology.
Understanding of Performance Management

Absences related to disability may be excluded from these considerations; Detailed information on the NHS Employment Checks Standards is available on the NHS Employers website; Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.

Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best lined of defence against COVID-19.

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