Digital Programme Manager B8A - 2 Posts

Job details

• Job reference: 247720
• Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
• Job closing date: 21/06/2026
• Job Type: Senior Managers
• Location: Smithhills Paisley
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 04/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Strategy Programmes & Innovations - 1)Support Subnationals 2) EPR

Shape the future of digital in one of the UK’s largest Health Boards

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. We are looking for 2x experienced and motivated Programme Managers to join our Digital Directorate, playing a pivotal role in transforming acute hospital workflows and Interface care through digital innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver complex, high‑impact digital programmes that directly support clinical teams, improve patient safety, and enhance the flow of care across our acute hospitals.

About the Role

As a Programme Manager within Digital Services, Strategy, Programmes & Innovation team, you will provide senior leadership to the delivery of large‑scale digital programmes, with a particular focus on:

• Acute hospital digital workflows
• Interface care and virtual
• Clinical systems and service redesign
• Digital solutions that support patient pathways from admission to discharge
• Preparing for and supporting emerging sub‑national digital planning arrangements

You will act as the focal point of expertise for assigned digital systems and programmes, translating complex clinical and operational needs into effective, sustainable digital solutions. Working closely with clinicians, operational leaders, technical teams, and suppliers, you will ensure programmes are delivered safely, on time, and deliver real benefits for patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of complex digital programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with NHSGGC and national digital strategies
• Drive delivery of digital solutions within health settings, supporting safe, efficient, and joined‑up care
• Supporting cross‑Board and sub‑national planning activity
• Work closely with clinical and operational teams to understand workflows and redesign services enabled by digital technology
• Provide strong programme governance, including risk, issue, dependency and benefits management
• Manage budgets, resources, and suppliers, ensuring value for money and measurable outcome
• Ensure solutions meet all information governance, security, clinical safety, and regulatory requirements
• Work with a wide range of clinical, operational and digital stakeholders to support effective delivery and change
• Influence and engage senior clinicians and managers to support adoption and culture change
• Act as a credible digital advisor across the organisation, contributing to the wider Digital Strategy

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong programme leadership skills with a genuine passion for improving patient care through digital innovation.

You will bring:

• Significant senior‑level experience delivering IT / digital programmes within the NHS or health and care sector
• A strong track record of managing complex programmes, budgets, and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Experience working with clinical systems and supporting service change in acute environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at senior clinical and managerial levels
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum in complex environments

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working with TrakCare or similar patient administration / EPR systems
• Formal project or programme management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP)
• Experience working across multiple organisations or at regional / national level

If you have not worked directly with TrakCare but bring strong acute digital programme experience, we would still welcome your application.

Why Join NHSGGC Digital?

• Be part of one of the largest and most ambitious digital health agendas in Scotland
• Work on programmes that have real, visible impact on patient safety and staff experience
• Collaborate with passionate clinicians, digital specialists and national partners
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and development
• Contribute to Once for Scotland digital approaches that shape care nationally

Values‑Driven Leadership

Everything we do is underpinned by NHS values. We are looking for leaders who are:

• Collaborative and inclusive
• Confident, credible and approachable
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Motivated by making a difference to patient care

If you are excited by the challenge of delivering digital programmes that transform health care, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries are welcome via:

• Janet Boyd, Head of Strategy, Programmes & Innovation - janet.boyd@nhs.scot
• Rowen Paton, Strategic Development Programme Manager - EPR - Rowen.paton@nhs.scot

There are 2 permanent posts available.

This post may close sooner than the advertised date depending on the level of interest in the post. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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