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Job overview

This is an exciting and challenging digital role which focuses on relationships and not technology.  You will act as the bridge between Trust users and our internal and external support teams, ensuring services are maintained at the highest levels.  We are a small, friendly Trust, but  hold big ambitions to transform our services with digital technology, meaning this role is key.  If you're looking for an opportunity to help and support our patients and staff by providing the best possible digital services, then please get in touch.  

We are a small, friendly team who are proud of our excellent reputation for providing high quality services.  Hybrid working is embraced and the successful candidate will be expected to be on site a minimum of two days per week to build and maintain those important relationships.  Flexibility will be key, with the need to respond to service incidents, including out of hours, if and when required. 

Your key day to day relationships will be with the Digital Programme Manager and Chief Nursing Information Officer.

Digital Services sit within the Transformation and Partnership's Directorate which includes Service Improvement and Strategy.  Together we provide a holistic development capability for the Trust.

Hours per week: 37.5 

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Digital Services operational team, which includes both Trust staff and outsourced IT service provision. They will promote the concept of ‘One Team’ to ensure the delivery of safe, secure and highly available digital systems and infrastructure for the Trust. The post holder will deputise for the CIO as required. 

Working for our organisation

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care,  delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.