Head of Architecture and Technology

The Head of Architecture and Technology is responsible to the Deputy CIO and CIO for the planning, management and implementation of IT resources that deliver the Trust’s IT Strategy. The role encompasses the deployment of new versions and enhancements of the current Trust IT systems and telecommunications.

The post holder will lead the design and management of all aspects of the IT function co-ordinating required resources and skills to ensure that maximum benefit is achieved.

The Head of Architecture and Technology will make a significant contribution to the development of the Trust IT Service and that of the local health economy.

The post-holder will be responsible for continuously reviewing the Trust’s IT capacity and capability to support and deliver on the Trust’s strategic agenda.

As the Trust’s lead for IT systems, represent the Trust on appropriate local, area, regional, and national meetings and forums.

Overall responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the progress of IT systems, technical projects and programmes, their associated risks, issues and resources ensuring appropriate governance and support arrangements.

Management

• Provide professional management and leadership of IT and telecommunications, ensuring alignment with the business objectives and the strategic direction of the Trust, working in partnership with external and internal stakeholders as required.
• Lead on IT development and the implementation of associated changes and service improvements.
• Ensure strong professional leadership of IT, promoting the highest possible professional standards across the Trust.
• Keep up to date with latest developments, advising the CIO and Deputy CIO and ensuring the Trust is best placed to take advantage of emerging IT methodologies and capabilities.
• Proactively ensure that there is patient, clinical, managerial and end-user involvement and engagement in the IT agenda, advising on relevant developments and initiatives as they arise.
• To engage with patient/carer/relative groups with a view to improve the services
• To promote the use of technology in the delivery of patient care and the achievement of high levels of efficiency and management decision making, facilitating workshops and internal events to gain internal ownership and understanding.....

Please see full JD for detailed duties.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dan Holmes Job title: Head of Architecture and Technology Email address: dan.holmes1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 696955

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