# Digital Systems Technical Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/digital-systems-technical-manager/3e903030-4a36-4a0e-9771-31a1d530b91f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/digital-systems-technical-manager/3e903030-4a36-4a0e-9771-31a1d530b91f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Location:** Maidstone Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57528.00 to £64750.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-23T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-09T12:56:51.579Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8402687 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8402687?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - - Ability to provide strategic and operational leadership for complex digital systems services. - - Ability to develop and implement robust governance frameworks and technical standards. - - Ability to analyse complex technical and performance information and translate findings into practical solutions. - - Ability to manage competing priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. - - Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. - - Excellent communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. - - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - - Ability to lead major incident management and service recovery activities. - - Advanced keyboard skills. - - Proficiency in Microsoft Office products **Desirable** - - Proficient in Microsoft Project and Visio. - - Knowledge of reporting and dashboard tools. - - Experience using service management and testing tools. - - Ability to apply technical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and relational database design to support robust, secure and maintainable digital solutions. - - Ability to use JavaScript and/or Python to support development, integration, automation and technical problem-solving. - - Ability to use Power BI to produce clear, accurate and actionable dashboards and reports. ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Educated to Master's Degree level or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired through relevant experience. - - Professional qualification in Information Technology, Digital Systems, Software Testing, Clinical Systems Management, or equivalent experience. - - ITIL Foundation qualification or equivalent experience. - - Evidence of continuing professional development. **Desirable** - - Prince 2 Practitioner - - ISTQB Testing Qualification - - Qualifications in Health Informatics, Digital Health Cyber Security, or Enterprise Architecture ### Experience and knowledge **Essential** - - Extensive experience in leading complex digital system development and integration programmes within the NHS or similar environment. - - Proven track record of delivering business change and benefits realisation across clinical and operational settings - - Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and influencing at senior level. - - Significant leadership and management experience - - Project management experience in deployment of clinical and non-clinical projects within the NHS - - Proven experience in people management - - Proven experience in strategic planning - - Proven experience in risk management - - Proven experience in financial budget management **Desirable** - - Experience of working within an Acute NHS Trust. - - Knowledge of NHS digital strategies, standards, and national programmes. - - Knowledge of PAS, EPR and associated clinical systems - - Experience of implementing interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR. - - Experience working with cloud-hosted solutions and modern digital architecture - Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SQL Server, including writing, maintaining and optimising SQL queries and stored procedures. - - Knowledge and experience of relational database design, data modelling and data integrity principles. - - Experience of developing or supporting scripts, automations or applications using JavaScript and/or Python. - - Experience of designing and developing reports, dashboards and data visualisations using Power BI. ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [corporate job pack (pdf, 548.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2164) - [digital systems technical manager (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10734275) - [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.