Job summary
- Main area
- Admin
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid role - This role involves travelling within your region to visit NHS clients, along with occasional trips to Waterloo, London, for team collaboration days. When you’re not on the road, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home)
- Job ref
- Talent Solutions - FDP
- Employer
- Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- London Wellington House
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £74,290 - £85,601 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 08:00
Employer heading
Deputy Regional Delivery Manager - North East
NHS AfC: Band 8c
Arden & GEM is a leading Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) working across the health and care system in England to provide transformational solutions, business support and clinical services. We work in partnership with other health and care organisations to design, develop and deliver better care for patients that improves health outcomes while making efficient use of resources. Regardless of function, specialism, or location, we are all united in our commitment to improving health and wellbeing for everyone.
Our services are built on a strong foundation of experienced people who build great relationships, a commitment to NHS values and a thorough understanding of our clients and the challenges they face.
Arden & GEM CSU is committed to supporting the redeployment of our at risk employees. In line with our policy, staff at risk may be given preferential consideration to posts that could be considered suitable alternative employment. We reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. We apologise if you experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle.
Job overview
About the Federated Data Platform:
NHS England’s Data and Analytics Directorate is driving the transformation to put patients in control of their data, support clinicians, decision-makers, and researchers with real-time, high-quality data, and empower the NHS Data Community to leverage their skills for high-value opportunities. We pride ourselves on our dedication, creativity, and values-driven approach to improving decision-making across health and care, helping people live healthier, longer lives.
The NHS relies on data every day to manage patient care and plan services, but it is often stored in systems that don’t communicate with each other, creating burdens for both patients and staff. The Federated Data Platform connects these systems, allowing each Trust and Integrated Care Board to manage their own customised version, enhancing data integration and care coordination.
Working Conditions:
· Hybrid role - This role involves travelling within your region to visit NHS clients, along with occasional trips to Waterloo, London, for team collaboration days. When you’re not on the road, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home.
· Permanent position - 37.5 hours per week.
· Band 8c afc salary ( £74,290 to £85,601 pa ), dependent on your level of experience and the number of years you have worked within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the successful implementation of the Federated Data Platform across NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Boards.
- Collaborate with Trust stakeholders, overseeing key engagement meetings and building strong relationships to ensure smooth adoption.
- Support the Regional Delivery Manager in managing regional delivery plans and meeting strategic healthcare objectives.
- Oversee the technical onboarding, data validation, and service handover processes for Trusts, ensuring they are aligned with clinical safety and operational needs.
- Provide leadership to Delivery Managers, fostering a high-performing team culture and mentoring others across your region.
- Monitor project progress and milestones using tools such as Jira, Trello, and Confluence, identifying risks and driving continuous improvement.
- Ensuring that trust teams are adequately trained and supported for the effective adoption of new systems.
- Initiating reviews and implementing best practices for ongoing process improvements and efficiencies.
Working for our organisation
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful healthcare transformation. You’ll be working at the forefront of digital healthcare, shaping the future of data-driven decision-making in the NHS. Your work will directly impact patient care and operational efficiency across your region.
Next Steps:
We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.
Visit our website at www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk to learn more about who we are and apply.
At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards. Whether you choose LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or prefer to submit an application form via NHS Jobs, every application is valued equally, and the choice of how you apply is yours!
At Arden & GEM, we embrace change and value inclusivity. We recognise that your time is precious and that work-life balance matters. Apply in the way that suits you best - and join us to make a difference!
Note: We are not sponsoring this position, so applicants must be UK residents.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Benefits & Perks:
- 27 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- Access to continuous professional development opportunities, including government-wide training platforms.
- Comprehensive mental wellness support and a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in managing regional healthcare technology programmes, ideally within the NHS.
- Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams across diverse locations.
- A solid understanding of digital delivery processes, agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and healthcare IT systems
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience in engaging with senior-level healthcare professionals and technology providers.
- Expertise in managing complex project delivery, including demand engagement and service adoption.
Desirable Experience:
- Knowledge of NHS governance structures and clinical safety requirements.
- Experience with information governance, including Memorandums of Understanding, Data Protection Agreements, and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Familiarity with population health management and real-time data tools to support healthcare planning.
Qualifications:
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant field such as Management Studies or significant experience in a senior-level specialist role.
- Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) are highly desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable Experience in Healthcare Technology Programme Management
- Strong Stakeholder Engagement Skills
- Expertise in Digital Delivery and Project Management
Desirable criteria
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Experience with Change Management
- Understanding of Population Health Management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- [email protected]
- Job title
- Arden & GEM CSU Talent Solutions
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 611 0022
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Arden & Gem Talent Solutions
- Telephone
- 07919 393975
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