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Programme Lead for Digital Transformation

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Location
Salary
£66,582 - £77,368 dependent on experience
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
19 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
02 Apr 2026

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Programme Lead for Digital Transformation to play a pivotal role in delivering our new Digital Delivery Plan. This is a unique opportunity to drive digital transformation across clinical and corporate services and deliver our ambitious vision.

As Programme Lead, you will lead a portfolio of complex digital transformation programmes aimed at improving patient experience and outcomes, enhancing staff experience, optimising and fully leveraging technologies, and building a connected digital ecosystem. You will work across teams, services and system partners to ensure digital technologies and innovation are fully integrated into redesigned pathways, workflows and operational practices

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate: •    Significant experience leading digital transformation or technology-enabled change in health, care or similarly complex environments. •    Strong programme management skills and the ability to deliver at pace. •    Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship building and communication skills. •    Ability to analyse data, measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement. •    Understanding of digital standards, information governance, clinical safety and interoperability. •    A passion for applying digital innovation to improve patient care, staff experience and service efficiency.

A recognised programme or project management qualification (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, APM, Agile) is required. Experience working in NHS mental health or community services is desirable but not essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, you will: •    Lead delivery of key programmes within the Trust’s Digital Delivery Plan, ensuring alignment with national and regional digital strategies. •    Work collaboratively with clinical services, operational teams, digital/IT colleagues, service users and carers to co-design digitally enabled pathways. •    Oversee digital change programmes including new clinical systems, digital tools, infrastructure improvements, data platforms and automation. •    Ensure that digital projects meet national standards on digital safety, information governance, cyber security and accessibility. •    Provide strong programme management including governance, risk management, milestone delivery and benefits realisation.

  • Communicate complex digital concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders, supporting digital adoption and cultural change. •    Represent the Trust within Joined Up Care Derbyshire digital governance forums and regional/ national digital networks.

Please see the job description and person specification for a full range of duties.