Job Description

The Digital directorate sits within the portfolio of the Executive Director of Finance at Sheffield Health and Social Care. In addition to providing the day-to-day operations and services, which include

informatics, performance management, data analytics, digital systems, and ICT support to the whole Trust, it also oversees the Trust's Digital Transformation Strategy.



Leadership and Management



Leads and drives the objectives and targets of the Department and Directorate.



Regularly reviews and prioritises workload, considering both regular and unpredictable requirements with tight deadlines.



Provides cover and acts as a deputy for other members of the Digital Management Team as needed.



Interacts daily with senior members of the Trust and highly skilled technical resources in the Digital department.



Demonstrates commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as well as the development of others.



Constantly evaluates and implements strategies to enhance the skill sets of staff within the department and promotes this approach across the Directorate and Trust.



Maintains and shares in-depth knowledge of emerging thinking, best practices and networking opportunities with colleagues from other organisations.



Ensures smooth handover of deliverables when going on scheduled absence from the office.



Adheres to Trust policies and procedures, including health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care, emergency evacuation, security, work standards, and promotion of Trust values.



Works autonomously and takes initiative, following national guidelines with support from the CDIO.



Undertakes any other relevant activities as requested by the CDIO.



At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.



People



Manages the team, including communication, health and safety, recruitment, and personal development.



Cultivates a customer-focused mindset within the team.



Ensures knowledge and skills are shared across the team to minimize operational risk and maximize resource flexibility.



Provides timely feedback and coaching to individuals when needed.



Conducts effective annual appraisals for all department staff, aligning with Trust requirements, and monitors progress against objectives.



Manages training and development for both self and department staff, ensuring competence and appropriate supervision for assigned tasks, and keeping mandatory training up to date.



Monitors sickness and absence following Trust policies.



Handles discipline, grievance, and dispute matters as delegated, following the specified Trust policies.



Manages departmental changes in accordance with the relevant Trust policies.



Technical Competency



Brings extensive professional and industry experience in various digital and technical disciplines,offering advice on their application.



Provides well-informed advice to enhance the effectiveness of significant activities, ensuring understanding and proper utilization.



Defines digital technology strategies and roadmaps for ongoing improvements in clinical and business information management in line with objectives.



Leads the development of enterprise and information systems architecture, identifying integration touchpoints and applying relevant standards.



Provides analytical and technical expertise in analysing, interpreting, managing, and presenting complex data to support decision-making.

3.1 Assesses and advises on the Trust's performance and compliance.



Oversees the identification and documentation of functional and non-functional requirements, challenging ambiguous requirements.



Ensures compliance with strategic objectives and standards as the owner of Enterprise Architecture.



Manages the Digital commercial environment, serving as the primary technical contact point with internal and external suppliers.



Breaks down solution designs into conceptual and logical components that align with Enterprise Architecture.



Communicates technical concepts and complex issues effectively to stakeholders, suppliers, and program teams, adapting communication style as needed.



Produces high-quality written information, presenting solution architecture designs, key issues, options, and actions persuasively and influentially.