# SHSCT Digital Change and Transformation Manager Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Southern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/shsct-digital-change-and-transformation-manager-band-7/411f3654-5f37-4662-aba5-c87ef6418769 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/shsct-digital-change-and-transformation-manager-band-7/411f3654-5f37-4662-aba5-c87ef6418769.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Southern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Craigavon - **Region:** South - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Temporary - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T16:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T09:33:27.594Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/47287/shsct-digital-change-and-transformation-manager-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMTk1QjZDQUQ2RjVFQkE3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://southerntrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Craigavon & Banbridge area (SHSCT) - Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-The Rowans - Directorate: Planning Performance & Informatics - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Temporary - Opening Date: 22/05/26 - Closes: Fri, 05 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM - Interview Dates: To be confirmed ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB TITLE Digital Change and Transformation Manager ### BAND Band 7 ### DIRECTORATE Planning Performance & Informatics ### INITIAL LOCATION Rowans, CAH ### REPORTS TO Technology Enabled Change Manager ### ACCOUNTABLE TO Head of Technology Innovation ### JOB SUMMARY The postholder will be required to work with the Technology Enabled Change Manager to ensure that the project objectives are set and met and in particular to manage and implement Information Systems Technology (ITS) projects as allocated by the Assistant Director of Digital in accordance with Trust priorities. The postholder will take a lead role in planning, executing and ensuring implementation of projects in to meet challenging deadlines within budget. This includes identifying and effectively communicating resource requirements, work packages and coordinating efforts of the project team and any third party contractors / vendors in order to deliver projects according to plan. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Under the direction of the Technology Enabled Change Manager the postholder will take the lead role in managing ITS projects from beginning to end, as allocated by the Assistant Director of Digital in accordance with Trust priorities. 2. Define and communicate project scope, goals and deliverables that support the business goals of the project. Complete associated documentation including project brief, project mandate, project initiation document, highlight and exception reports, risk assessments & log etc. 3. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion and continually liaise with these stakeholders throughout the life of the project. 4. Develop work packages and project plans for each project, clearly documenting these and communicating and agreeing these with Work Package leads to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget. Holding to account is an essential element of this role. 5. Develop project plans and associated project communication documents in line with the Prince 2 project framework. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using the appropriate tools (eg Microsoft Project or Project Vision software), track project milestones and deliverables. Define resources and resource schedule within the project plan and ensure the right people with the right skills are available to the project team. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the appropriate personnel and monitor progress through a robust Project Board/Team. 6. Monitor the project implementation and produce highlight reports and exception reports to project board, highlighting risks at an early stage so that corrective action can be agreed and taken forward. 7. Direct, manage and motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. 8. Build, develop and grow relationships vital to the success of the project. 9. Communicate effectively with the Project team and Project Board, present project plan, risks and highlight reports through presentations and written communication. Plan, schedule and provide documentation for regular Project Board meetings included agendas and minutes and follow up on any actions. 10. Participate in project scoping exercises as required and continue to monitor the markets for new technologies which allow continual service improvement and support service redesign. 11. Manage expectations of stakeholders though project plans, progress reports etc and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders to ensure any change management conflicts are managed effectively. ### HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values. ### RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the \[org name\] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand. March 2021 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE AND BAND Digital Change and Transformation Manager - Band 7 DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Planning Performance and Informatics SALARY Band 7 HOURS 37.5 hours per week Ref No: \ March 2026 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Ideally no more than 6-8 criteria in this section Method of Assessment Qualifications/ Registration A University Degree or recognized Professional qualification in a business / health and social care related subject and 2 years’ experience at Band 6 or above in a role involving development and implementation of significant business/service systems and processes OR HNC/HND or equivalent/higher qualification in a business / health and social care related subject and 3 years’ experience in a direct service/administrative role, including at least 2 years at Band 6 or above in a role involving development and implementation of significant business/service systems and processes OR 5 years’ experience including at least 2 years at Band 6 or above in a role involving development and implementation of significant business/service systems and processes Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Experience of delivering objectives that have led to significant improvement in service. Experience in working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in a role which has contributed to the successful implementation of a significant change initiative. Shortlisting by Application Form Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. Shortlisting by Application Form SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Have effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full. Have excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to identify solutions to problems and implement them effectively Demonstrate an ability to hold people to account Interview ### DESIRABLE CRITERIA SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Experience of writing Business Cases. Experience of project management for at least 12 months in a systems management related area. Shortlisting by Application Form Qualifications Prince 2 Practitioner Shortlisting by Application Form As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Job Details Branch: Craigavon & Banbridge area (SHSCT) Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-The Rowans Directorate: Planning Performance & Informatics Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) Contract Type: Temporary Opening Date: 22/05/26 Closes: Fri, 05 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM Interview Dates: To be confirmed Notes: If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ## Job Description The postholder will be required to work with the Technology Enabled Change Manager to ensure that the project objectives are set and met and in particular to manage and implement Information Systems Technology (ITS) projects as allocated by the Assistant Director of Digital in accordance with Trust priorities. The postholder will take a lead role in planning, executing and ensuring implementation of projects in to meet challenging deadlines within budget. This includes identifying and effectively communicating resource requirements, work packages and coordinating efforts of the project team and any third party contractors / vendors in order to deliver projects according to plan. ## 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.