Digital Workstream Lead

Main area Digital Services Grade Band 8d Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working options) Job
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Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hinchingbrooke Hospital Town Huntingdon Salary £91,342 - £105,337 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2026 23:59

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative healthcare initiative. We are seeking dynamic and visionary leaders to join our team and contribute to the creation of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will set new standards in patient care and sustainability.

As the Digital Workstream Lead, you will drive digital innovation and strategic IT implementation to optimise healthcare processes and patient care. This role involves developing an innovative digital strategy, integrating digital technologies into scheme design, and establishing a reliable IT infrastructure to support the Trust’s digital initiatives and future growth. Your expertise will ensure the programme meets the highest standards of governance, public accountability, and quality benchmarks, delivering substantial benefits to the community.

• Lead the planning and development of an innovative digital infrastructure plan and budget for the new Hinchingbrooke Hospital site.
• Establish a scalable IT infrastructure to support the Trust’s digital initiatives and future growth.
• Define IT requirements to meet the scheme model of care for Hospital 2.0.
• Integrate digital technologies into scheme design, planning, and operations for increased efficiency and enhanced patient care.
• Work collaboratively with senior management, Trust Executives, and workstream leads to align digital needs with clinical requirements.
• Lead the procurement of large-scale digital services, managing relationships and contracts with suppliers.
• Develop an IT disaster recovery plan to minimize downtime and data loss in emergencies.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Digital Health, Informatics, Leadership or a related field with evidence of ongoing professional development in digital transformation and leadership
• NHS/public sector digital leadership certification or formal training in change management and organisational leadership

• Experience of leading teams in the development and realisation of digitally enabled change programmes
• Proven track record of leading large-scale NHS digital transformation programmes, ensuring strategic oversight, delivery to time and budget, and long-term impact
• Proven ability to engage, influence and negotiate at senior level, including NHSE, New Hospital Programme, ICSSs and external partners, with direct involvement in NHS governance and strategic decision-making
• Extensive experience in procuring enterprise-wide digital strategies, ensuring interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, sustainability, and adoption of AI and automation technologies
• Knowledge and experience of implementing digital technologies and change across Fabric, Footprint and Flow capabilities, including smart buildings development, network infrastructure and clinical support tools
• Proven track record of delivering to challenging targets
• Experience in New Hospital Programme digital development and alignment to Hospital 2.0 standards
• Experience and knowledge of Estates building standards and digital standards relating to Smart buildings
• Significant experience in leading Digital change programmes in the NHS within major capital programmes.
• Experience of working with clinicians and service users to ensure their views are heard and translated into service improvements
• Knowledge and applied understanding…