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Director of Digital Strategy

Watford General Hospital -
Watford

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Job details

Full-time
£115,052 - £132,053 a year
2 hours ago

Qualifications

Writing skills
Master's degree
Organisational skills
IT strategy alignment
Budgeting
Business
Communication skills
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Band 9 - Director of Digital Strategy

Band 9

Main area

Corporate

Grade

Band 9

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

360-E-11670

Department name

West Herts - General Staffing

Site

Watford General Hospital

Town

Watford

Salary

£115,052 - £132,053 pa inc. HCA

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

30/08/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, credible and commercially astute digital leader to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as Director of Digital Strategy.

This Band 9 role will own, develop and drive delivery of the Trust’s Digital Strategy 2025–2030, translating our ambitions into a robust, measurable delivery plan.

The postholder will provide strategic direction across major digital priorities, including preparation for the Watford Combined Scheme and New Hospital Programme requirements, Electronic Patient Record strategy, partnership working across the South and West Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership, and the development of funding and business cases. This is a significant opportunity to shape the Trust’s digital future and improve care for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will lead the development, delivery and assurance of the Trust’s digital strategy, ensuring priorities are clear, measurable and aligned with national NHS policy, the New Hospital Programme and wider organisational strategy.

They will provide senior oversight of major digital programmes, lead strategic Electronic Patient Record work, support digital requirements for the Watford Combined Scheme, and represent the Trust across system, regional and national forums.

The role requires exceptional strategic thinking, programme governance, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, alongside the ability to build trusted relationships with senior clinical, operational, finance, digital and external partners.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key responsibilities include maintaining the Digital Strategy 2025–2030 delivery plan; defining and reporting milestones, risks, benefits and key performance indicators; leading digital input to New Hospital Programme business cases; shaping the Trust’s strategic Electronic Patient Record direction; supporting the South and West Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership digital agenda; developing funding bids and investment cases; and assuring delivery of major programmes through robust governance.

The role will work closely with the Chief Information Officer, Director of ICT, Director of Finance, Director of Business Intelligence, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Chief Nursing Information Officer and senior external partners. Core hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to meet the demands of a senior leadership role, including occasional early morning, evening and external meetings. Full details will be discussed at interview.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

Educated to master’s level or equivalent senior leadership experience in a relevant field
Evidence of sustained continuing professional development at a senior level

Desirable criteria

Project or programme management qualification (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, APM); MBA or equivalent postgraduate business or leadership qualification
Fellowship or membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. BCS, HIMSS, CILIP)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Thorough knowledge of national NHS digital, data, and technology policy and strategy, including NHS England's digital transformation agenda
Understanding of the New Hospital Programme, including its digital requirements and Intelligent Hospital Capabilities (IHC) framework
Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record systems and the strategic and operational considerations associated with EPR implementation, consolidation, and domain management
Sound understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, and NHS information governance frameworks
Understanding of integrated care system structures, health and care partnerships, and the digital enablers of integrated service delivery
Understanding of NHS capital and revenue funding frameworks and business case processes

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of the NHS Federated Data Platform and associated programmes
Familiarity with NHP business case development processes (OBC/FBC)
Knowledge of Oracle Health Millennium and NHS EPR procurement and contracting frameworks
Understanding of data sharing agreement frameworks in an ICS/HCP context
Knowledge of population health management approaches and supporting technologies
Knowledge of external funding sources relevant to NHS digital programmes

Experience

Essential criteria

Substantial experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex NHS or equivalent health and care organisation, with responsibility for digital strategy development and delivery
Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex digital programmes to time, budget, and quality within the NHS
Experience of leading or significantly contributing to EPR strategy, implementation, or transformation programmes
Demonstrable experience of managing and influencing a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders, including Board-level engagement
Experience of developing and securing funding for digital programmes, including the preparation of robust business cases
Experience of working across organisational boundaries to develop shared digital strategies and plans within an ICB, HCP, or equivalent system
Experience of providing senior leadership, direction, and development to multi-disciplinary digital teams

Desirable criteria

Experience working across more than one NHS organisation or at system/ICS level
Experience of delivering digital programmes linked to major capital infrastructure developments
Direct experience of Oracle Health Millennium or equivalent enterprise EPR systems
Experience of engaging with NHSE, DHSC, or national NHS bodies on digital programmes
Experience of negotiating commercial contracts or supplier agreements at a senior level
Experience of chairing or leading multi-organisational governance forums

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to translate complex and ambiguous strategic challenges into clear, actionable plans with measurable outcomes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality board papers, strategies, and programme documents
Ability to analyse complex information, identify risks and opportunities, and make well-reasoned recommendations to senior leaders and governing bodies
Ability to design and operate robust programme governance frameworks, including risk management, benefits realisation, and exception reporting
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive progress across complex multi-stakeholder environments
Ability to develop and manage budgets, oversee business case development, and ensure value for money across a complex digital portfolio
High level of digital literacy, with the ability to engage credibly with technical teams and translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Desirable criteria

Ability to present at national conferences and represent the organisation externally

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Richard Burridge

Job title

Acting Chief Information Officer

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

079667752956

If you have problems applying, contact

Address

Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB

Telephone

01442 365235, or 07423032842

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Band 9 - Director of Digital Strategy

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Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Application numbers

Further details / informal visits contact

If you have problems applying, contact