Job summary
Employer heading
Digital Implementation Lead
Band 6
Job overview
Are you passionate about digital transformation and HR projects? We are seeking 2 motivated People Scaling Digital Implementation Leads to join our team at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
This role offers a unique opportunity to drive the implementation of digital HR solutions, shaping the future of our workforce systems.
About the Role
As the People Scaling Digital Implementation Lead, you will:
• Lead the planning and execution of digital HR transformation projects across the People Scaling portfolio.
• Oversee project lifecycles, monitor milestones, and manage action owners to ensure deadlines are met.
• Facilitate software implementation, including testing and quality assurance before deployment.
• Provide training and support to ensure all stakeholders are equipped to use new systems effectively.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling project-related queries and problem-solving.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and is dedicated to delivering compassionate, safe care every day. At Royal Surrey, we continuously strive to improve, excel together, and learn as a team. As our Digital Implementation Lead, you will have the chance to influence the future of HR systems and contribute to service excellence.
Main duties of the job
Planning and organisation:
• Responsible for project planning, throughout a project lifecycle.
• Monitor project milestones and manage action owners to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure projects follow recognised standards (e.g., PRINCE 2) & Trust standards for control.
• Develop project and programme documentation and supporting materials, information, and guidance.
• Attend and take minutes, including actions, at meetings.
• Manage co-design and update stakeholders throughout the programme/project lifecycle.
Implementation:
• Facilitate the delivery and implementation of digital HR programmes within People Scaling.
• Work with end users to problem solve and achieve maximum benefits during implementation, including software testing and quality assurance before implementation into a ‘live’ environment.
• Manage own workload, planning and prioritising tasks, using initiative, and acting autonomously within the scope of the programme/project to achieve the planned benefits.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will need:
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2) or demonstrable experience in managing complex projects.
• Experience in leading digital or HR system implementations in large organisations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to various audiences.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits Include:
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to NHS staff discounts
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in driving digital transformation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join us as our new People Scaling Digital Implementation Lead and help shape the future of our workforce solutions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
Desirable criteria
- Project Management qualification e.g., PRINCE2 or equivalent personal/career development experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in managing systems and reporting
- Understanding/experience of working across a large organisation or collaborative group
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, with varying backgrounds, cultures, or objectives.
- Experience of effective team working, with a shared goal in mind
- Understanding/experience of working across a large organisation or collaborative group
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of how the NHS works and the local system
- Experience of supporting change management and managing associated behaviours
- Project management/PMO experience
- Experience of delivering training
- Understanding of a programme & project lifecycle
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jason Saridis
- Job title
- Director of People Scaling
- Email address
- [email protected]
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