CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Candidate brief for the position of Chief Digital & Information Officer Portsmouth Hospitals & Isle of Wight NHS Trusts
July 2020
1
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Contents
Welcome from the Chief Executive Officers 3
Job Description 5
Person Specification 8
Employment Package 9
Conditions of Employment 10
The Locations 11
How to Apply 12
A
odgersberndtson.com 2
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Letter from the Chief Executive Officers of Portsmouth Hospitals and Isle of Wight NHS Trusts
Thank you for your interest in joining the Teams at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust and for taking the time to read this information pack.
Mark joined the Trust in 2017 as Chief Executive and feels privileged to lead the organisation through the next stage in its development. Maggie began her career in the NHS as a nurse over 30 years ago.
We are delighted that you are interested in finding out more about the Joint Chief Digital and Information Officer role, which is one of the first joint roles to be recruited between Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
Our acute services partnership was announced by the Boards of the two trusts in early February 2020 and builds on existing close working relationships to improve services for local people and deliver more sustainable emergency and elective services for the Island.
Our partnership approach is to plan once for delivery of acute services across two hospital sites, providing high-quality, sustainable care for a total population of 800,000 people. • St Mary’s Hospital in Newport is the local emergency and elective care hospital for the Isle of Wight, with its Emergency Department, acute medicine and surgery, obstetric unit, critical care unit and paediatric service. The overwhelming majority of acute care for Island residents is provided at St Mary’s Hospital. • Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham is the local acute hospital for people living in Portsmouth & South East Hampshire and the centre for most complex care for the 800,000 population. The hospital is also a regional cancer centre and provides some tertiary services to a catchment of 2 million people, including the Wessex Kidney Service.
Portsmouth Hospitals Trust has been providing services for Isle of Wight patients for many years. This includes well regarded renal, cardiology and maxillofacial services, with patients receiving care on the Island wherever possible. The acute partnership is one of a number of partnerships being established by the Isle of Wight Trust as part of the Isle of Wight Health and Care Plan, including partnerships for mental health services, the ambulance service and community services.
odgersberndtson.com 3
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated change across the whole NHS, and we are building this experience into the next phase of joint planning for clinical models and enabling functions. As we shape the partnership, there are significant opportunities for patients and colleagues with potential growth in clinical research and innovation in education, training and ways of working.
This is an exciting time, bringing opportunities to make a difference for patients at a time of strategic change. Our people are working together to build sustainable solutions to respond to the acute health needs of our varied communities, and we would welcome your contribution.
We hope you are excited by the challenges and opportunities that this role presents and that you will be inspired to apply to join our team.
Mark Cubbon Maggie Oldham Chief Executive Chief Executive Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Information about Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and latest reports are available via our website and to read more about our most recent Digital Strategy click here
Information about Isle of Wight NHT Trust and latest reports are available via our website
odgersberndtson.com 4
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Job Description
Title: Chief Digital & Information Officer Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive, Portsmouth and Chief Executive Officer, Isle of Wight Base location: Portsmouth Hospitals; Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth and St. Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight
Job Summary
Providing strategic leadership to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, IoW NHS Trust and the acute partnership between the two organisations in relation to information, analytics and digital innovation to drive improvements in quality, safety, effectiveness and sustainability of services Representing both organisations and the acute partnership at national, regional (HIOW STP) and local (PSEH and IoW) levels to influence policy and delivery plans to ensure the intended benefits are delivered across both organisations, establishing the organisations and the partnership as exemplars in digital innovation and informatics Overseeing the development and delivery of aligned informatics and digital strategies for each organisation in the context of wider strategic partnerships, securing the required resources through external funding sources as they arise Directing the infrastructure requirements and development plans for both organisations to ensure a solid foundation from which digital and analytical innovation can be built Developing an insight-led improvement culture which means that information and analysis drives proactive decisions such that clinicians and teams are able to focus on outcomes Directing the development and management of the Trusts and partnership information, analytics and digital teams, providing leadership to ensure staff are engaged, motivated and managed Work with the Trusts’ Chief Clinical Information and Chief Nursing Information Officers to establish networks of clinical staff to provide clinical input to strategies, programmes and projects to ensure they properly reflect the clinical need Establish close working relationships with research and innovation services, exploring how new technologies could be exploited to improve clinical care and Trusts’ sustainability, enhancing the reputation of both Trusts and the acute partnership Ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place to ensure the strategy, programmes and projects are well-led and managed to deliver required benefits to time and budget At Portsmouth Hospitals Trust, the role reports to the Deputy Chief Executive and has line management responsibility for the Deputy CIO (Digital) who is responsible for IT Services and the implementation of the Digital Strategy and the Deputy CIO (Analytics) who is responsible for the analytics service and the development and implementation of the analytics strategy At IoW NHS Trust, the role reports to the Chief Executive and has responsibility for the strategic ownership of all aspects of digital technology and analytics This role will provide the advice, expertise and leadership to the acute services partnership board and lead the digital enabling programme
odgersberndtson.com 5
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Other
Post holders are required to: Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training Always keep requirements in mind and seek out to improve, including achieving customer service performance targets Adhere to the Trusts policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities and No Smoking Act in such a way that, at all times, the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of the Trusts is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition, all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this area Respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff. All staff are expected to conform to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018, including the responsibility to ensure that personal data is accurate and kept up to date
Trusts’ Organisational Expectations
The post holder will: Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trusts Deliver excellent levels of customer service to all patients, visitors and staff at the Trusts Develop effective ways of working and create strong partnerships and relationships with all stakeholders to support the implementation of the Government’s policies on Health Develop an organisational culture that fosters collaborative working among all staff groups, to ensure a focused commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes Act as an advocate for the Trusts and their contribution to the Health Service arena, through creating effective partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders Comply with corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trusts Support the Trusts’ culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to deliver quality services and outcomes, which support the Government’s policies on public health If your employment is to a post that requires you to be registered with a professional body, the continuation of your employment is conditional upon you continuing to be registered with the appropriate professional body. The Trusts will require evidence of current registration In compliance with the Trusts’ practices and procedures associated with the control of infection, you are required to: − Adhere to Trusts’ Infection Control Policies, assuring compliance with all defined infection control standards, at all times − Conduct hand hygiene in accordance with both Trusts’ policy, challenging those around you that do not − Challenge poor practice that could lead to the transmission of infection Proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Values of our Trusts in your every day practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues
odgersberndtson.com 6
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Shared Core Functions
Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individual and team effort. Manage the production of the required deliverables and control risks Support team members to deliver on their functionally relevant objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate Ensure that approved budgets are spent effectively and in accordance with agreed procedures Liaise with Senior Professionals and related functions to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the shared services as required Maintain and continuously improve specialist knowledge in an aspect of Health Service which significantly contributes to the Trusts’ stated objectives and aims Establish and maintain strategic links with a range of external partners/stakeholders or manage the links made through the team. Engage with external partners/stakeholders to gain their necessary level of contribution and commitment to the successful delivery of your work Undertake proactive horizon scanning for either developments relating to Trusts’ work or opportunities for the Trusts’ involvement around health issues Increase the level of knowledge and skills within both Trusts through documenting key learning and supporting others to develop their professional abilities Dissemination of knowledge through engagement in report writing and reviewing, taking full responsibility for technical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications of that dissemination Ensure that expertise is seen as a resource within and outside the Trusts and form working partnerships with government departments, national agencies and key stakeholders Develop structures, systems, ways of working and personal values that will support the Trusts’ sustainable development objectives with regards to issues such as Carbon reduction and waste minimisation; and to encourage all stakeholders of the Trusts to act as enthusiastic agents of change
odgersberndtson.com 7
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Person Specification
The post holder will be able to demonstrate: Significant experience of providing strategic and technical advice to Boards in the NHS or comparable complex organisations and systems Experience of successfully operating in, and delivering, priorities in a partnership environment Experience of ability to influence at the highest level within external agencies, specifically with national organisations and key partners Successful implementation of significant change management programmes in a complex setting The ability to think strategically combined with a delivery focus to support the translation of the vision in practice Sound judgment and an ability to take difficult and challenging decisions that support strategic aims and long-term vision Excellent leadership, team building and personal management skills Leadership with compassion and integrity consistent with the values of the organisations Professional and personal credibility
Personal Qualities
Strategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations) Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courteous and nurtures partnerships) Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity) Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence) Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture)
Post holders are required to act in such a way that, at all times, the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of the Trusts is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition, all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this area.
odgersberndtson.com 8
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
E mployment Package
Salary A highly competitive salary is available to reflect candidate experience.
Tenure
Substantive fulltime employment contract.
Superannuation
The NHS Pension Scheme is available.
Sickness/Maternity Regulations
NHS Agenda for Change Sickness/Maternity Regulations will apply.
Annual Leave
The Trusts offer a generous annual leave entitlement where typically most full-time staff will be entitled to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 27 days will increase to 29 after 5 years NHS service and after 10 years’ service this will increase to 33 days.
Relocation
A generous relocation package is available, conditions apply. Removal expenses are paid in accordance with the Trusts’ policy.
Personal/Professional Development
The Trusts strongly encourage and support on-going personal and professional development for all staff.
Car Parking
Car parking is available.
Health and Fitness Centre
At the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, the Trust runs an on-site Oasis Wellness Centre providing an exclusive gym, indoor heated swimming pool and a series of health and treatment services, which are available in our Oasis Wellbeing Centre for the exclusive use of staff.
Benefits
There are a number of benefits offered to employees of the Trusts. One of Portsmouth Hospitals’ most recent exciting schemes is the option to lease a brand-new car and to purchase electrical goods via salary sacrifice.
odgersberndtson.com 9
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
Conditions of Employment
The following conditions must be met before the Trusts will confirm an offer of employment: Confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK Identity checks Disclosure and Barring Service Check References and employment history Validation of qualifications Financial reference clearance Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check UK & Ireland Disqualified Directors List Check Declared a Fit and Proper Person under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 Verification of ID and Right to Work
All employees must provide the Trusts with documentation to prove their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:
UK Passport UK Birth Certificate (if passport is unavailable) EEA (European Economic Area) Passport Residence permit issued by the Home Office or UKBA In addition to the above, all employees are required to provide the following: Driving License (ID card) 2 addressed bills or statements (bank/utility bill dated within the last 3 months) Note: If you are a British citizen but you do not hold a UK passport then we require a UK Birth Certificate combined with National Insurance evidence.
Criminal Convictions
Employees must declare full details of all criminal convictions or cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and taken into account only where the offence is relevant to the post applied for. Additional checks will be undertaken via the Financial Services Authority.
References
It is a condition of employment that references are provided which are acceptable to the Trusts. These must cover the most recent five years of employment history.
Health Screening
It is a condition of employment that all successful candidates undertake a work health assessment.
odgersberndtson.com 10
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
The Locations
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in Hampshire on the south coast of England. Notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city, Portsmouth is located mainly on Portsea Island. It is a most appealing location, with stunning sea views from the Southsea seafront, where the four miles of beach are backed by the green spaces of Southsea Common. Adding to the “feel good” factor, Portsmouth receives more sunshine per annum than most of the UK and is much milder, with Portsdown Hill to the North deflecting cold winds.
The City of Portsmouth has a population of over 238,000 and the Portsmouth Urban Area, which includes Fareham, Portchester, Gosport and Havant, is the 14th largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Portsmouth combines with Southampton to form a single metropolitan area with a population of over a million. Portsmouth is situated 64 miles (103 km) south west from London and 19 miles (31 km) south east of Southampton.
Portsmouth has benefited from major investment, widespread redevelopment and a buoyant local economy. Portsmouth now offers impressive new locations, proving highly attractive for relocations. The Spinnaker Tower is a most striking recent addition to the city's skyline and emblematic of just how much Portsmouth has revitalised. It is located in the redeveloped ‘stone frigate’, which is now a thriving area of shops, restaurants, clubs and bars, known as Gunwharf Quays.
About The Isle of Wight
The Island offers an excellent environment in which to work and live, with attractive coastal resorts, varied countryside and many areas of outstanding natural beauty. It is the largest off-shore community in England and Wales, with a resident population of approximately 140,000. The Island is a place of great beauty with much to cherish, but also needing to continue to modernise and to take maximum advantage of new opportunities. In short, it is a place of strong contrasts with unusual challenges and opportunities.
For lots more information about Portsmouth please visit: http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk and more about the Isle of Wight can be found at http://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk
odgersberndtson.com 11
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
How to Apply
Closing Date for applications: Sunday the 30th of August
Following a long list meeting of the Selection Panel w/c 31st August, successful candidates will be invited to attend preliminary video interviews with Odgers Berndtson w’s/c 7th & 14th of September
In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates.
The preferred method of application is online at: www.odgers.com/76300
If you are unable to apply online please email: [email protected] All applications will receive an automated response.
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process. This will assist Portsmouth Hospitals & Isle of Wight NHS Trusts in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved. Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential.
Personal data
In line with GDPR, we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and/or biometric data) in your CV and application documentation. Following this notice, any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV/application documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward. Please also remember to not mention anyone’s information or details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion.
Contact details
For a conversation in confidence, please contact:
Alex Richardson - Principal Consultant - IT & Digital Leadership Practice [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact [email protected]
Also, if you have any comments and/or suggestions about improving access to our application processes please don't hesitate to contact us [email protected]
odgersberndtson.com 12
CDIO | Portsmouth Hospitals & IoW NHS Trusts
20 Cannon Street London EC4M 6XD UK
+44 20 7529 1111
[email protected] odgersberndtson.com 13 https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-gb