Job requirements
Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to provide strategic and operational leadership for complex digital systems services.
- Skills
Ability to develop and implement robust governance frameworks and technical standards.
- Skills
Ability to analyse complex technical and performance information and translate findings into practical solutions.
- Skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Ability to lead major incident management and service recovery activities.
- Skills
Advanced keyboard skills.
- Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Qualifications
Educated to Master's Degree level or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired through relevant experience.
- Qualifications
Professional qualification in Information Technology, Digital Systems, Software Testing, Clinical Systems Management, or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
ITIL Foundation qualification or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience and knowledge
Extensive experience in leading complex digital system development and integration programmes within the NHS or similar environment.
- Experience and knowledge
Proven track record of delivering business change and benefits realisation across clinical and operational settings
- Experience and knowledge
Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and influencing at senior level.
- Experience and knowledge
Significant leadership and management experience
- Experience and knowledge
Project management experience in deployment of clinical and non-clinical projects within the NHS
- Experience and knowledge
Proven experience in people management
- Experience and knowledge
Proven experience in strategic planning
- Experience and knowledge
Proven experience in risk management
- Experience and knowledge
Proven experience in financial budget management
Desirable
18 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Project and Visio.
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Knowledge of reporting and dashboard tools.
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Experience using service management and testing tools.
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Ability to apply technical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and relational database design to support robust, secure and maintainable digital solutions.
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Ability to use JavaScript and/or Python to support development, integration, automation and technical problem-solving.
- Skills
Ability to use Power BI to produce clear, accurate and actionable dashboards and reports.
- Qualifications
Prince 2 Practitioner
- Qualifications
ISTQB Testing Qualification
- Qualifications
Qualifications in Health Informatics, Digital Health Cyber Security, or Enterprise Architecture
- Experience and knowledge
Experience of working within an Acute NHS Trust.
- Experience and knowledge
Knowledge of NHS digital strategies, standards, and national programmes.
- Experience and knowledge
Knowledge of PAS, EPR and associated clinical systems
- Experience and knowledge
Experience of implementing interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
- Experience and knowledge
Experience working with cloud-hosted solutions and modern digital architecture
- Experience and knowledge
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SQL Server, including writing, maintaining and optimising SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Experience and knowledge
Knowledge and experience of relational database design, data modelling and data integrity principles.
- Experience and knowledge
Experience of developing or supporting scripts, automations or applications using JavaScript and/or Python.
- Experience and knowledge
Experience of designing and developing reports, dashboards and data visualisations using Power BI.
Job overview
Help shape the clinical systems that support safe patient care and efficient services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
We are seeking an individual who takes ownership of delivery and provides visible leadership, building confidence across technical teams through clear direction and collaboration.
Main duties of the job
About you and your responsibilities
You will bring sound technical judgement, proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering digital change. Desirable technical experience includes Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and relational database design; JavaScript and/or Python; and Power BI.
You will lead and manage the System Configuration and System Testing teams, working closely with the Digital Systems Operational Manager. You will also lead system integration and interface management, collaborating with technical colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations to ensure secure, reliable information exchange across clinical systems.
Your responsibilities will include leading change management and resolving technical issues. You will also oversee testing programmes and maintain system documentation, contributing to major system upgrades and optimisation initiatives that improve system reliability and support effective service delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Digital Systems Technical Manager with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Maidstone, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager role. The advertised salary is £57528.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Nov 2026.
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