Head of Digital (healthcare)

Head of Digital (healthcare)

Bristol

Permanent

Salary £59,000 +

Digital and Technology projects

Are you an innovative leader with a passion for digital transformation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your strategic thinking and operational management skills can make a real difference? My client is a NHS organisation based in the Bristol area. They are seeking a Head of Digital / Digital Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This organisation is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Their commitment to excellence extends to digital operations, and are looking for a Head of Digital to drive the digital strategy forward.

Working for the NHS is highly rewarding, a challenge (in a good way) and will give you the chance to work with some of the most brilliant individuals in this environment. The NHS permanent employee benefits package and pension is attractive.

The role:

- Digital Strategy Development: Lead the creation and implementation of a forward-thinking digital strategy that enhances both internal operations and patient-facing services.

- Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day digital operations, ensuring systems are efficient, secure, and support our clinical and administrative functions.

- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a diverse team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical staff, suppliers, and partner organisations.

- Digital Readiness: Ensure the organisation is prepared for future digital challenges and opportunities, including emerging technologies and digital healthcare trends.

- Problem Solving: Address and resolve digital issues swiftly and effectively, minimising disruption to services.

- Budget Management: Develop and manage the digital budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

Challenges and Opportunities:

- Innovation: Continuously seek out and implement innovative digital solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

- Integration: Work towards seamless integration of digital systems across the organisation, improving data flow and accessibility.

- Security: Maintain the highest standards of digital security, protecting sensitive information and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

- Change Management: Lead digital change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption across the organisation.

About You:

- Experience: Proven experience in a digital or IT management role, ideally within a healthcare or similarly complex environment.

- Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.

- Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective digital strategies.

- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering solutions in challenging environments.

- NHS Experience: Experience within the NHS is advantageous but not essential.

Why this role?:

- Impact: Play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery through digital innovation.

- Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

- Culture: Be part of a dedicated and passionate team committed to improving patient outcomes.

Please apply via the link to be considered.

Talent International UK Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk