Head of Digital Portfolio

at  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The role of Head of Digital Portfolio is central to realising the Trust’s digital strategy, playing a vital part in advancing our digital capabilities through a prominent and intricate Digital Programme. Collaborating closely with a wide array of stakeholders, the incumbent oversees, reports on, and drives progress across key digital initiatives and projects within the Trust’s portfolio. Ensuring robust governance and providing assurance up to board level, including our Integrated Care Board (ICB), is a key aspect of this role.
Responsibilities include managing project and programme expenditures while liaising with key stakeholders. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across various roles and seniority levels, including clinicians, executive directors, and the ICB.
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust places patients at the core of our operations. We deliver acute medical and surgical services to a population of 600,000 residents spanning Reading, Wokingham, and West Berkshire, with specialist services extending to Berkshire and its surrounding regions. Our hospital ranks sixth nationally, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Together, we strive to achieve our vision and strategic objectives, offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to contribute to our endeavours.
We seek an experienced senior leader who is well-versed in continuous improvement and programme management within the NHS context. The ideal candidate is adept at presenting complex data to senior staff and possesses strong team-building, negotiation, and facilitation skills crucial for supporting our digital transformation initiatives. In this dynamic environment, there is no better time to join our Trust and play a crucial role in defining and expanding our digital portfolio from it’s current foundations

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