Job summary
- Main area
- Digital Delivery
- Grade
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 025-AC075-0524
- Employer
- Digital Health and Care Wales
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ty Glan Yr Afon
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £71,473 - £82,355 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Head of Digital Delivery - Operations Directorate
Band 8c
Digital Health and Care Wales is an ambitious organisation created by Welsh Government to lead on the digital transformation of health and care. It builds on the digital architecture and national services put in place by the NHS Wales Informatics Service over the past decade.
The organisation will lead on large-scale developments that make a significant difference to the people of Wales as well as to health and care professionals, such as expansion of the digital patient record and the creation of a National Data Resource. It will improve the way data is collected, shared and used. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the digital future? Do you thrive on delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that transform businesses and delight customers? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW) is a leading and innovative NHS Wales organisation. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality digital products and services to our valued partners to enable the transformation of healthcare in Wales. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we have achieved remarkable growth and success. We are on a mission to revolutionise the digital landscape and as we continue to grow and expand our digital offerings, we're seeking a visionary leader to join our team as Head of Digital Delivery.
The Role:
As the Head of Digital Delivery, you will be at the forefront of our digital transformation journey. Your primary responsibility will be to help lead and inspire a team of talented digital delivery experts, ensuring the successful implementation of our digital projects, products, and services.
Main duties of the job
You'll have the opportunity to:
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Help develop and execute a strategic roadmap for digital delivery, aligning with the DHCW strategy and vision.
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Lead a team of digital programme and project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
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Drive the delivery of high-impact digital initiatives aligned to the Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP), from concept to implementation.
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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, meeting or exceeding client expectations.
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Identify emerging trends and technologies to enhance our digital capabilities.
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Foster strong relationships across NHS Wales and Social Care stakeholders, and partners, acting as a trusted strategic partner.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
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Proven experience in leading delivery teams, ideally within a technology-driven organisation.
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A track record of successfully delivering complex digital projects and products.
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Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
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A passion for staying up to date with the latest digital trends and technologies.
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A results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
What We Offer:
At DHCW we value our employees and believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. When you join our team as the Head of Digital Delivery, you'll enjoy:
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Career development opportunities and a commitment to your professional growth.
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A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.
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The chance to work on exciting and impactful digital projects.
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The satisfaction of being part of a company driving meaningful digital change.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead the charge in digital delivery, we want to hear from you!
Join us in shaping the digital future and making a difference! Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey at DHCW.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to master’s level or equivalent experience.
- Programme Management qualification, MSP, or equivalent experience.
- Project management qualification (e.g., Prince 2) or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of implementing Agile ways of working
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in a senior management role in the field of programme management and / or significant senior management experience for the relevant programme
- In depth knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, e.g., PRINCE2 Microsoft Project, MSP
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Previous experience of budget management and resource allocation procedures and their application
Skills and Attrbutes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrably delivered in a project environment.
- Team management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills when dealing with highly complex and sensitive information to a wide range of stakeholders across organisational boundaries.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bryony Clark
- Job title
- Associate Director of Digital Delivery
- Email address
- [email protected]
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