Head of IT and Digital Systems
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B9 4EY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0581-26-0003 |
Summary
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organisations IT and Digital Systems function, ensuring digital services, infrastructure and technologies support organisational priorities, operational performance and high-quality patient and user experience. Lead, manage and develop the IT team, fostering a high-performing, patient-focused and values-driven culture aligned to Badger values and continuous improvement. Develop, implement and deliver the IT and Digital Strategy and digital transformation roadmap, including infrastructure modernisation, cloud technologies, AI-enabled solutions, business systems and clinical applications. Provide strategic oversight and operational management of all IT infrastructure, networks, telephony, hardware, software, cyber security, digital support services and business-critical systems, ensuring services remain secure, resilient, reliable and fit for purpose. Lead the continuous improvement and optimisation of digital systems, services and the IT operating model to enhance efficiency, interoperability, user experience and service delivery across the organisation. Act as the organisational lead for Information Governance, Data Protection, Clinical IT Standards and Cyber Security, ensuring compliance with GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, DSPT, DCB0160/DCB0129, NHS England standards and all relevant statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements. Develop and maintain robust governance frameworks, policies, assurance processes, business continuity arrangements and disaster recovery plans to effectively manage digital, cyber and information risks. Manage third-party suppliers, contracts, service agreements, IT budgets and digital investment programmes to ensure value for money, performance and delivery against organisational objectives. Provide accurate and timely management, performance and compliance information to support organisational governance, assurance and strategic decision-making. Represent the organisation at external forums, including ICB, UHUK and wider health and care system meetings, acting as a credible ambassador and supporting collaborative digital innovation and interoperability. Ensure the IT function delivers a responsive, professional and customer-focused service, maintaining high standards of technical support, communication and stakeholder engagement. Participate in the senior management and IT on-call rota, contributing to the provision of 24-hour support and major incident response as required. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the seniority and scope of the role. Any other reasonable duties as required.