Job overview

This post will be responsible for understanding the market of emerging technologies, including AI, robotic process automation and the Internet of Things.  A key element of the role will be working with the market, with a range of suppliers, other NHS Trusts who have deployed AI to identify a range of potential use cases for staff and service users at the Trust.

The postholder will report to the Chief Digital Officer, advising them, and supporting them at key senior meetings within the Trust, with local partners and the supplier market to ensure that the Trust takes advantage of this filed of emerging technology.

Main duties of the job

Key duties for the BANK role include:

 - working with a key range of internal stakeholders, within digital services and across all departments, to identify areas where emerging technology could enable service transformation

 - identifying suppliers in the market who could provide solutions to  support service improvement and transformation

 - developing and maintaining a pipeline of business cases for the use of emerging technology

 - identifying sources of funding, both internally and externally, to support the introduction and use of emerging technologies 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.