Programme Lead for Digital Transformation

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and forward‑thinking Programme Lead for Digital Transformation to play a pivotal role in delivering our new Digital Delivery Plan. This is a unique opportunity to drive digital transformation across clinical and corporate services and deliver our ambitious vision. As Programme Lead, you will lead a portfolio of complex digital transformation programmes aimed at improving patient experience and outcomes, enhancing staff experience, optimising and fully leveraging technologies, and building a connected digital ecosystem. You will work across teams, services and system partners to ensure digital technologies and innovation are fully integrated into redesigned pathways, workflows and operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of key programmes within the Trust’s Digital Delivery Plan, ensuring alignment with national and regional digital strategies.
• Work collaboratively with clinical services, operational teams, digital/IT colleagues, service users and carers to co‑design digitally enabled pathways.
• Oversee digital change programmes including new clinical systems, digital tools, infrastructure improvements, data platforms and automation.
• Ensure digital projects meet national standards on digital safety, information governance, cyber security and accessibility.
• Provide strong programme management, including governance, risk management, milestone delivery and benefits realisation.
• Communicate complex digital concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders, supporting digital adoption and cultural change.
• Represent the Trust within Joined Up Care Derbyshire digital governance forums and regional/national digital networks.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading digital transformation or technology‑enabled change in health, care or similarly complex environments.
• Strong programme management skills with a proven ability to deliver at pace.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship building and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data, measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Understanding of digital standards, information governance, clinical safety and interoperability.
• Passion for applying digital innovation to improve patient care, staff experience and service efficiency.
• Recognised programme or project management qualification (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, APM, Agile).
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Formal programme, project or change management qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in digital, transformation or data disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of digital transformation approaches, adoption and user‑based service redesign.
• Proven track record of delivering modernisation in health or care settings.
• Experience with digitally enabled pathway redesign and working with clinical systems, data and digital workflows.
• Experience using data and analytics to support transformation.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Strong programme and portfolio management skills.
• Understanding of digital safety, IG, cyber and data standards.
• Ability to interpret and communicate highly complex technical, clinical and digital information to a wide audience.
• Experience working in NHS mental health or community services is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Supportive, inclusive and forward‑thinking digital and transformation team.
• Opportunities for professional development linked to digital leadership and informatics.
• Flexible working and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Commitment to flexible working where possible.
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years of service.
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
• Health service discounts and online benefits.
• Incremental pay progression.
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.

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