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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Head of Information Technology & Digital Health

Band 8B Salary £63,530 - £68,223 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,201 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Permanent post

An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join us as our new Head of Information Technology and Digital Health. This is a senior position to lead on the strategic direction and operational management for the IT and digital health agenda.

We want you to bring an innovative outlook and have responsibility for the strategic portfolio across a range of information technology (IT) and digital health areas such as digital transformation, strategy & governance, IT and communications infrastructure, information management & health records and digital operations. This will include leading the planning and design of digital business processes, as well as providing expert direction and support for digital solutions that support clinical and non-clinical processes.

Significant experience in leadership and change management in a large complex organisation is essential for this post.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description

For further information or an informal discussion on the post, please contact Dr Maggie Watts at [email protected] or 01851 708036.

Closing Date 17th February 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

• Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
• Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
• Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.

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