Principal ICT Technical Architect

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal ICT Technical Architect to lead the technical architectural strategy. This key role involves managing ICT infrastructure, aligning IT strategies with business needs, and overseeing the development of technical projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in ICT management and technical architecture, enabling them to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. Join a prestigious trust known for its commitment to delivering exceptional care and supporting the growth of its team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ICT infrastructure management.
• Proven track record in architectural strategy development.
• Strong knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technical architectural roadmap for the Trust.
• Manage IT infrastructure projects and team leadership.
• Ensure alignment of ICT strategy with business goals.

Skills

ICT Service management

Leadership

Technical Architecture

Project Management

Business Continuity Planning

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Principal ICT Technical Architect role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Principal ICT Technical Architect role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

We are looking for a highly experienced lead and knowledgeable lead architect to define the full Technical Architectural Roadmap for the Trust and be responsible for leading and overseeing adherence to the architecture strategy and framework throughout ICT. The post holder will lead the development and governance of architectural strategies and facilitate the changes required to gain the maximum value for the Trust while minimising disruptive impacts.

In particular the post-holder will lead on the development, implementation and management of the Trust’s:

• IT and Communications infrastructure
• ICT Service support and projects
• ICT Policies and procedures
• Procurement & implementation
• Supplier and Contracts management
• Information Technology Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  
  

The post holder will be responsible for alignment of ICT investment to business strategy and guide the evolution of the current environment to support future capabilities and requirements. The post holder will be expected to lead in planning and supporting the implementation of change driven through product upgrades and assess the impact on the Trust whilst ensuring the teams are able to meet the continual demand presented by change.

This is a highly technical management role designed to align highly technical strategy and standards with wider Trust strategy/standards; support the development and on-going operations of King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust’s Network Infrastructure, Clinical and non-clinical applications, Perimeter Security, Servers, storage solutions, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity policies and strategies. This is a hands-on role with strategic management responsibilities. The post holder will have thorough understanding of the needs of the organization - work closely with colleagues, clinicians & directors to provide robust infrastructure and application solutions for the Trust.

The post holder will also be responsible for managing two small teams within the Trust including the Robotic Process Automation Team and the Call Forward Team.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joe Harper Job title: Director of ICT Email address: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Information Communication Technology Architect” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Head of Customer & Corporate Architecture

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Network Architect - LAN/WLAN, and cloud platforms

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Head of Customer and Corporate Architecture

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Head of Architecture Standards, Patterns & Governance

Egham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Partner Solutions Architect, Service Provider

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

IT Architect, Manager - London (Hybrid) - £75-90k (DOE)

Senior Solutions Architect (m/f/d) - EMEA

London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Solution Architect - Digital Transformation

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.