Job vacancy: Chief Technology Officer, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Manchester

Job summary

Main area: Corporate
Grade: Band 8c
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 242-4630-LR

Employer: North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: 30 Digital Innovation SMT
Town: Manchester
Salary: £74,290 - £85,601 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/04/2025 23:59

Chief Technology Officer

Band 8c

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process. We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities trade union activity or political beliefs-or any other grounds.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to improve the diversity of our workforce and to better reflect the communities we serve to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place; every time.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications received for our advertisements, we will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview via email; we aim to do this within 4 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive the email, it will be that you have not been shortlisting on this occasion. When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification fully. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.

We also offers a range of excellent benefits including a pension scheme, up to 33 days Annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages and Childcare Vouchers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

All leadership roles at NWAS at every level are required to promote and role model our Be Think Do Philosophy. NWAS is committed to attracting managers and leaders who are more than subject matter experts, but exemplary in demonstrating their experience and commitment to; values-based leadership; challenging workforce and health inequalities; operating successfully in ambiguity, complexity and uncertainty.

The advert will close on 20th April, a Situational Judgement Test for shortlisted candidates will be issued by 24th April and an assessment centre will be held on 6th May followed by a professional discussion on 8th or 9th May

Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and inspire a diverse team to work towards a shared vision
Proven track record of developing and implementing technology strategies
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and influence at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex information from a variety of sources
The ability to demonstrate original thought and apply innovative approaches
Good team building skills with the ability to motivate other people and manage conflict.
Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise, delegate and meet challenging deadlines
High level of presentation skills with the ability to adapt style and approach to a variety of audiences
Ability to teach and coach others at all levels
Good attention to detail
Knowledge of latest and emerging technologies and how they can be applied
Competent user of information systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and Access
Excellent technical translation storytelling and presentation skills to effectively communicate insights and findings to stakeholders
Driving license (full)
Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Experience in the application of HR processes.
Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information systems, or equivalent industry experience
Evidence of further personal professional development

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience of managing technology, technology teams and delivering technical solutions to achieve wider organisational objectives
Experience of developing technology services and establishing best practice for technical standards and solution design
Experience of researching emerging technologies and applying them to health care environments
Experience of managing enterprise architecture
Experience of interpreting requirements and assessing impact on enterprise architecture
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to extract meaningful insights from technical teams and end users
Experience of designing and implementing technical infrastructure solutions to ensure resilience, with appropriate business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
Strong project management skills, in a variety of project methodologies, with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver projects within specified timelines.
Significant experience working a senior level in a large and complex organisation
Experience of leading innovative approaches to technical solution design and development
Experience of building relationships and managing difficult partnership to achieve goals
Experience of managing an extensive workload in complex environments
Understanding of Information Governance
Understanding of Performance Management

Values

Essential criteria

Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information, provide false or misleading information.

Should you be successful at interview stage successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, this will be subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.

Right to work - You will be required to provide a valid right to work in the UK document. North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are currently able to provide sponsorship for roles that identified under the Health and Care visa, further information on this can be found here Health and Care Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reference checks - This will cover a minimum of a three year period and will include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two year period. In line with equality legislation, the earliest point at which we will ask health related questions is when an offer of employment has been made. Absences related to disability may be excluded from these considerations; consideration would be given as to what would be a reasonable attendance level, based on the information available. Absences related to pregnancy, maternity and/or gender reassignment will be excluded from these considerations. Detailed information on the NHS Employment Checks Standards is available on the NHS Employers website; search ‘employment checks’.

DBS Checks - If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.

Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.

Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best lined of defence against COVID-19.

From 1^st September 2018, Section 2 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions will automatically apply to the calculation of unsocial hours for all appointments that commence in post from this date (except secondments).

If you do not have regular access to your email please contact a member of the HR Hub Team on 03451122018.