Director of Digital and IT (SNEW)

Director of Digital and IT

Executive Manager Grade E - £96,982 - £124,871

37.5 hours per week

As a member of the Board’s Corporate Management Team, the post holder will fully contribute to and participate in the corporate leadership, management and governance of NHS Lothian

Along with Director colleagues, the post holder will provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve continuous improvement in the performance of NHS Lothian and will have a particular focus on digital transformation and innovation to deliver safer, more sustainable integrated and modern health and social care services.  The post holder will:

• Provide professional leadership for the Digital Directorate ensuring the development of, commitment to and implementation of Digital, Telephony, Health Records and Information Governance Services, which support clinical and other strategies, and ensure effective stewardship of resources in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the planning, co-ordinating and design of all clinical and business processes of the Digital, Telephony, Health Records and Information Governance Services, as well as providing direction and support for Digital solutions that support clinical and non-clinical processes. The Director of Digital will work closely with decision makers in clinical and non-clinical services to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective digital solutions for all aspects of the organisation.
• Actively participate in and lead the development of regional and national Digital Strategy and associated programmes.

To arrange an informal discussion please contact: audry.trotter@nhs.scot

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Interview Date: 17th February 2025

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.

Director of Digital and IT

Executive Manager Grade E - £96,982 - £124,871

37.5 hours per week

As a member of the Board’s Corporate Management Team, the post holder will fully contribute to and participate in the corporate leadership, management and governance of NHS Lothian

Along with Director colleagues, the post holder will provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve continuous improvement in the performance of NHS Lothian and will have a particular focus on digital transformation and innovation to deliver safer, more sustainable integrated and modern health and social care services.  The post holder will:

• Provide professional leadership for the Digital Directorate ensuring the development of, commitment to and implementation of Digital, Telephony, Health Records and Information Governance Services, which support clinical and other strategies, and ensure effective stewardship of resources in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the planning, co-ordinating and design of all clinical and business processes of the Digital, Telephony, Health Records and Information Governance Services, as well as providing direction and support for Digital solutions that support clinical and non-clinical processes. The Director of Digital will work closely with decision makers in clinical and non-clinical services to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective digital solutions for all aspects of the organisation.
• Actively participate in and lead the development of regional and national Digital Strategy and associated programmes.

To arrange an informal discussion please contact: audry.trotter@nhs.scot

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Interview Date: 17th February 2025

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.