Director of Technology Services

at  London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

The Director of Technology Services is responsible & accountable for all information and technology systems across the trust.
This role is pivotal in providing the trust with industry-leading expertise in the management of complex and large-scale technology services that can be used to support. They will be instrumental in bringing improvements by way of technical design, process design and review to ensure appropriate availability and resilience of the Trust’s digital infrastructure
They will be seen as an expert in their field and will develop relationships that enhances the LAS’ reputation for evidence based progress which supports the wider healthcare system for the benefit of our patients, our staff and our organisation.

THE DIRECTOR HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR:

Operating the day to day Digital IT function. This includes the delivery of information management and technology services across the Trust that is aligned to the strategic objectives and ambitions of the LAS; ensuring that the LAS business and clinical needs are reflected in our technology applications and services, now and in the future; and that innovation is brought into the Trust to promote productivity and performance.
The day to day leadership of the IT Directorate, ensuring that the team is enabled, capable and skilled to deliver highly complex systems and services across the Trusts that are effective, efficient, safe, consistent and fit for purpose.
Driving improvements by way of technical design, process design and review to ensure appropriate availability and resilience of the Trust’s digital infrastructure ensuring it is cost effective and in-line with industry best practice.
The post holder will need to ensure that the team understands the critical importance of IT to the organisation and the wider London community, which it serves.
Working closely with the CDO the post holder will help identify and shape the Trust’s future technology requirements and operating models (including decisions on in sourcing/ outsourcing) to ensure the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Trust’s IT service delivery.
London Ambulance Service serves one of the worlds most dynamic and diverse cities and is the busiest ambulance service in the UK. We handle over 1.9 million emergency calls from across the capital every year as well as delivering a 24 hour NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care Service that we estimate will respond to around 1.4million urgent care calls by the end of the year.
We employ over 9,000 people who work or volunteer, across London to respond to the health needs of over 8 million people who live, work and travel in the capital.
We work closely with our NHS partners and are commissioned by 32 clinical commissioning groups spread across 5 ICSs and NHS England for our specialist services.
As the only pan-London NHS provider we have a unique opportunity to play a leading role in integrating access to emergency and urgent care right across London.
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the busiest ambulance Trust in the UK. We are seeking someone who will fit with the Trust values of Caring, Respect and Teamwork.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
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