Programme Manager (Clinical Informatics)

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Guildford seeks an experienced Clinical Informatics Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of digital health initiatives. The role requires proven experience in programme management and collaboration with clinical leaders. The ideal candidate will facilitate the successful implementation of digital solutions to enhance patient care. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven programme or project management experience within healthcare or digital transformation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with business leaders.
• Experience working with senior leaders or within NHS settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical informatics programmes.
• Manage resources, budgets, risks, and governance for successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinicians and IT teams to advance digital solutions.

Skills

Programme management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

Masters level degree or equivalent

Prince2 / MSP or related certifications

Tools

ITIL

COBIT

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Clinical Informatics Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of digital health and clinical informatics programmes. Reporting directly to the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) and Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering digital transformation projects that enhance patient care and clinical workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical informatics programmes.
• Managing resources, budgets, risks, and governance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborating with clinicians, operational leaders, and IT teams to drive adoption of digital solutions.
• Overseeing change management, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realisation.

About you

You will have proven programme or project management experience (PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile), ideally within healthcare or digital transformation. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential. Experience of working with senior clinical leaders or within NHS settings is highly desirable.

What we offer

An influential leadership role, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Main duties

• Work with the Executives and Senior Managers to implement the elements of the Clinical Digital Programme and ensure that the benefits of the investment are realised by providing appropriate support and change programmes.
• Management of interdependencies with other systems and projects, the identification of risks and issues and their effective management, ensuring that existing systems continue to meet the Trust business and clinical requirements.
• Lead the development of a methodology for system process redesign, ensuring that it is integrated with the Trust's clinical and operational Transformation Programme. The outputs will lead to the identification and prioritisation of the Clinical Digital Programme that will add best value to the Trust's operations and service transformation objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight to design and implement Programme Governance Structures to support the programmes of work the Digital function supports.
• Make substantial contribution to the development of the Clinical and Digital Strategy with specific responsibility for developing Clinical Informatics Strategy and associated policies and procedures.

About Us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. We offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program and are committed to developing and advancing your career. We bridge hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating is Outstanding. We are investing in our colleagues and in our physical environment and equipment.

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Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Band: 8b | Salary: £66,653 to £77,094 a year pro rata (incl. High Cost Area Supplements) | Contract: Fixed term | Duration: 12 months | Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Job Description

The Clinical Informatics Programme Manager is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the Clinical Informatics Programme to support the ongoing implementation of the Trust Digital Strategy. The role involves analysing business requirements, developing business cases, specifying hardware and software requirements, leading procurement, planning implementation, and realising service and business benefits. The post holder will lead the annual digital programme and ensure projects run to time, budget, and deliver the desired outcomes and benefits. The post holder will champion the use of digital across the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development and professional qualifications (e.g. ITIL and COBIT)
• Prince 2 / MSP or other project and programme management certifications

Desirable

• Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience in a large-scale, complex IT management structure including strategy, governance and roadmaps
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with business leaders and supplier management
• Knowledge of Service and Security Management standards (ISO20000, ISO27001)
• Knowledge of IT concepts and systems
• Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, and contract and vendor performance models
• Deep market knowledge of IT and Healthcare Technologies
• Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors, contracts, and tasks
• Knowledge of IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies
• Budget ownership and financial processes experience

Desirable

• Experience implementing ISO20000/ISO27001 controls
• ITIL discipline management experience
• Experience in an IT service provider
• Understanding of government and industry regulations affecting contracting and vendor behaviour

Disclosure and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.

Applications from skilled workers are welcome, and sponsorship will be considered where applicable. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

Employer details

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX