Head of Digital Services

at  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital leader to join the digital & data team at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust. This is a key senior role which will lead our digital services team and will be a driving force behind our ambitious transformative digital agenda.
The post holder will be responsible for leadership and management, playing a pivotal role in delivering first-class innovative digital services supporting the Trust. You will have experience of managing complex transformational programmes/projects of work, managing critical systems and knowledge of the Information Governance agenda. You will be highly visible in the organisation and have a real desire for effective working, looking to improve the experience of digital for staff and people under our care.
The post holder will provide digital expertise and advice to the wider Trust, managing the interface between operational service delivery and Digital functions. Working closely with the data team you will put digital at the forefront of our journey.
You will be a strong communicator and able to build relationships across all departments of the Trust and be adept at developing, leading, and motivating teams.
You will be managing our growing digital team and be responsible for the delivery of timely and effective programmes of work . The Team are also growing in size due to a significant organisational investment.

To lead the delivery and management of the Digital function.
To develop and implement Trust digital policies.
To manage the recruitment, selection, development and retention of the digital team.
To monitor the performance of the different functions of the digital service delivering upon improvement plans where identified.
Support the Deputy Director of Digital and Data on the development, operational engagement and delivery of the Digital & Data Strategy, and where opportunities exist, do this in collaboration with other partners.
To support operational divisions in responding to recommendations arising from serious incidents or audits including NICE guidance implementation, ensuring integration into Digital systems and processes.
Ensuring internal and external reporting responsibilities are met; providing accurate and timely collation and submission of reports.
To develop effective working relationships with Directors, Operational divisions, Clinical Directors, Commissioners, NHS Digital, NHS Improvement and NHS England, patient and carer groups.
To undertake training and presentations to support the development and leadership of all professional groups across the Trust.
Represent the organisation on behalf of the Deputy Director of Digital and Data at a range of partnership/stakeholder activities and to act with delegated authority when required
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of ‘outstanding’ for well-led and ‘good’ overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We’re really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life . Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more .
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
Childcare Vouchers
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants