Head of Digital Systems

Greater Manchester Police; Prestwich; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

This is a senior IM&T management post, reporting to the Chief Information Officer.

The Head of Systems role is a pivotal role in delivering the Trust's ambitious Digital Programme. This requires an in-depth knowledge of emerging technology, drawing on developments across the technical spectrum not only those in healthcare, and supporting the cross-fertilisation of ideas in design solutions. This will involve major support for the increasing dependence on existing and emerging Digital technologies in the Trust and the postholder must ensure the ongoing development and management of a flexible and effective Digital Literacy Support Function.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a key senior member of the IM&T and corporate management teams and will be accountable for the Trust's Digital systems with a strong focus on the electronic Clinical Record System.

The post holder will be responsible for developing Digital systems and processes by which the Trust will continually improve its delivery of systems functionality in order to facilitate the provision of accessible and high-quality care.

The scope of this role is to hold senior management responsibilities for the following IM&T services:

• Digital Systems Operations & Maintenance
• Digital Systems Development
• Digital Systems Training
• Digital Literacy Skills Development

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

437-7090515

Job locations

The Curve

Bury New Road

Prestwich, Manchester

M25 3EQ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Pay Enhancements:

Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to degree level or relevant management experience
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Desirable

• Other IM&T management or project management related qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Extensive management experience of working in an IM&T systems/training related role
• Demonstrable experience of working with complex information and using persuasive and effective negotiating skills in connection with this information
• Proven ability to manage human/financial resources effectively, demonstrating staff management and leadership skills
• Experience of developing associated departmental budgets and regular monitoring involving meetings with senior Finance staff.
• Experience of developing and managing budgets for IM&T projects
• Demonstrable experience of handling negotiation situations involving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which requires agreement or cooperation with internal and external parties.
• Demonstrable experience in managing large IM&T contracts to ensure that service delivery from suppliers is of the highest quality and demonstrates value for money.

Desirable

• Experience of working for the NHS and/or mental health
• Experience of managing large scale systems and/or contracts

Knowledge
Essential

• To have an expert knowledge of NHS IM&T and data standards and best practice guidelines
• To have an expert knowledge of project management techniques
• To have knowledge of training techniques and technologies

Desirable

• To have an expert knowledge of mental health IM&T standards and best practice guidelines
• Prince 2, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or equivalent qualification

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (with the ability to train and deliver presentations, and the ability to write clear, concise reports)
• Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and to present this information to multi-disciplinary groups.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal & leadership skills. Proven ability to manage large teams
• Highly developed systems and IT skills
• Ability to work freely and autonomously within the boundaries of the job description.
• Ability to work strategically
• Ability to maintain an understanding of numerous Trust wide processes
• Excellent analytical skills

Desirable

• Ability to interpret Trust wide priorities into IM&T deliverables

Qualities and Attributes
Essential

• Self-confident and motivated, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others to succeed
• Team player, open and honest
• Able to work utilising own initiative with little support
• Capacity and ability to operate and think laterally
• Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of departmental activities
• Completer finisher

Desirable

• Innovative and thought-provoking idea generation
• Capability to effectively plan and monitor progress of numerous departmental activities
• Strategic thinker

Other Requirements
Essential

• There is an occasional requirement to travel to relevant regional/national events. Also, to regularly travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings relevant to the role.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

The Curve

Bury New Road

Prestwich, Manchester

M25 3EQ

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/