Job Overview
The Bristol Hospital Group is recruiting a Senior Digital Programme Lead (Delivery) to drive major digital transformation across North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston. The role leads delivery of high-impact digital programmes, including Electronic Patient Record development, enterprise network replacement, clinical and corporate system implementation, and digital-enabled service transformation to improve patient care, staff experience and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide senior leadership and accountability for end-to-end delivery of complex digital programmes, ensuring alignment with Group priorities, clinical strategy and organisational goals. They will lead multiple interdependent projects across Trust boundaries, managing sequencing, dependencies and coherent delivery. A strong focus on outcomes is essential, with responsibility for defining, tracking and realising programme-level benefits. The role includes managing capital budgets, ensuring accurate reporting and optimal use of funding, as well as overseeing key supplier relationships and holding vendors to account during delivery.
The post holder will act as the senior delivery interface for executive, clinical, operational and digital leaders, offering clear assurance, progress updates and escalation. They will proactively manage risks, issues and constraints, applying structured problem-solving and timely escalation. Strong governance, assurance and reporting are required, alongside the ability to exercise autonomous professional judgement. The role also involves leading and mentoring programme and project management teams, strengthening delivery capability and driving continuous improvement across the Digital Programmes portfolio. They will contribute to maturing programme practices and champion professional development and digital advocacy across the organisation.
Key Skills and Experience
The role requires significant delivery expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-organisational NHS environment. A deep understanding of digital transformation is essential, recognising its role in advancing clinical and operational ambitions. Experience in areas such as digital system implementation, network installation, data migration or business intelligence is highly valued.
Employment Terms
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the NHS pay scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce – including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026. If you join NBT prior to the merger, your employment will transfer automatically to UHBW. If you begin after the merger, you will be employed directly by UHBW and UHBW terms and conditions will apply.
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The Bristol Hospital Group is recruiting a Senior Digital Programme Lead (Delivery) to drive major digital transformation across North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston. The role leads delivery of high-impact digital programmes, including Electronic Patient Record development, enterprise network replacement, clinical and corporate system implementation, and digital-enabled service transformation to improve patient care, staff experience and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide senior leadership and accountability for end-to-end delivery of complex digital programmes, ensuring alignment with Group priorities, clinical strategy and organisational goals. They will lead multiple interdependent projects across Trust boundaries, managing sequencing, dependencies and coherent delivery. A strong focus on outcomes is essential, with responsibility for defining, tracking and realising programme-level benefits. The role includes managing capital budgets, ensuring accurate reporting and optimal use of funding, as well as overseeing key supplier relationships and holding vendors to account during delivery.
The post holder will act as the senior delivery interface for executive, clinical, operational and digital leaders, offering clear assurance, progress updates and escalation. They will proactively manage risks, issues and constraints, applying structured problem-solving and timely escalation. Strong governance, assurance and reporting are required, alongside the ability to exercise autonomous professional judgement. The role also involves leading and mentoring programme and project management teams, strengthening delivery capability and driving continuous improvement across the Digital Programmes portfolio. They will contribute to maturing programme practices and champion professional development and digital advocacy across the organisation.
Key Skills and Experience
The role requires significant delivery expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-organisational NHS environment. A deep understanding of digital transformation is essential, recognising its role in advancing clinical and operational ambitions. Experience in areas such as digital system implementation, network installation, data migration or business intelligence is highly valued.
Employment Terms
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the NHS pay scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce – including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026. If you join NBT prior to the merger, your employment will transfer automatically to UHBW. If you begin after the merger, you will be employed directly by UHBW and UHBW terms and conditions will apply.
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