Digital Workstream Lead - Huntingdon

NHS; Remote; GBP 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huntingdon is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Digital Transformation Lead. The position requires expertise in digital health and proven experience in leading large-scale NHS digital transformations. Responsibilities include planning IT infrastructure for a new hospital site and integrating digital technologies to enhance patient care. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and strong leadership skills, alongside a commitment to digital innovation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field with ongoing professional development.
• Extensive experience in leading digitally enabled change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and development of a digital infrastructure plan.
• Establish a scalable IT infrastructure for the new hospital site.
• Integrate digital technologies into planning and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Digital Health Knowledge

Change Management

Excellent Communication

Risk Management

Education

Master's degree in Digital Health or related field

Job description

Job summary

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative healthcare initiative. We are seeking dynamic and visionary leaders to join our team and contribute to the creation of a state‑of‑the‑art healthcare facility that will set new standards in patient care and sustainability.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the planning and development of an innovative digital infrastructure plan and budget for the new Hinchingbrooke Hospital site.
• Establish a scalable IT infrastructure to support the Trust's digital initiatives and future growth.
• Define IT requirements to meet the scheme model of care for Hospital 2.0.
• Integrate digital technologies into scheme design, planning, and operations for increased efficiency and enhanced patient care.
• Work collaboratively with senior management, Trust Executives, and workstream leads to align digital needs with clinical requirements.
• Lead the procurement of large‑scale digital services, managing relationships and contracts with suppliers.
• Develop an IT disaster recovery plan to minimize downtime and data loss in emergencies.

About us

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Details

Date posted: 30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-7618556

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Digital Health, Informatics, Leadership or a related field with evidence of ongoing professional development in digital transformation and leadership.

Qualifications Desirable

• NHS/public sector digital leadership certification or formal training in change management and organisational leadership.

Experience Essential

• Experience of leading teams in the development and realisation of digitally enabled change programmes.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale NHS digital transformation programmes, ensuring strategic oversight, delivery to time and budget, and long‑term impact.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and negotiate at senior level, including NHSE, New Hospital Programme, ICSS and external partners, with direct involvement in NHS governance and strategic decision‑making.
• Extensive experience in procuring enterprise‑wide digital strategies, ensuring interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, sustainability, and adoption of AI and automation technologies.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing digital technologies and change across Fabric, Footprint and Flow capabilities, including smart buildings development, network infrastructure and clinical support tools.
• Proven track record of delivering to challenging targets.
• Experience in New Hospital Programme digital development and alignment to Hospital 2.0 standards.

Experience Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of Estates building standards and digital standards relating to Smart buildings.
• Significant experience in leading Digital change programmes in the NHS within major capital programmes.
• Experience of working with clinicians and service users to ensure their views are heard and translated into service improvements.
• Knowledge and applied understanding of the context and challenges of leaders in health and health care settings.

Key Skills Essential

• Excellent communications skills, written and oral. Ability to present complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences, including senior members, clinicians and external partners.
• Ability to identify and manage risk, exploit opportunities, and lead organisational change, securing stakeholder buy‑in while overcoming resistance.
• Ability to work under significant pressure, to short deadlines and manage conflicting priorities whilst continuing to deliver high quality work.

Key Skills Desirable

• Extensive experience in writing reports, business cases, including financials, cost/benefit analysis.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/