Director of IT Gillingham, England
Job description
Director of Information Technology
Division: Corporate
Care Group: IT
Band: 9
Salary: £99,891 - £114,949 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Monday 19th June 2023
We are recruiting for a Director of IT who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
The post holder is the functional lead for the organisation in developing and implementing the IT strategies, taking responsibility for IT resources and representing the organisation on IT matters and establishing relationships with IT partners, suppliers and other NHS and non-NHS bodies. The role of Director of IT is pivotal to the success of the digital strategy. The Director of IT will work closely with the Executive Team to develop a culture that facilitates excellence in IT services and systems across all directorates.
Our values areBold,Every Person Counts,Sharing and Open andTogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under – represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust’s and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board’s policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Ensure the successful delivery of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) strategy.
Develop and maintain the IT strategy and alignment with the Trust’s overall strategy, vision and business plans.
Lead the implementation of the IT strategy, incorporating the national strategy, and is consistent with its business plans. This will include the specification and implementation of appropriate solutions.
Ensure new and emerging technologies are evaluated and integrated into the IT strategy and programmes where appropriate.
