Data & Digital Improvement Manager (Primary Care)NHS

Job summary

Are you passionate about using data, digital innovation and technology to improve patient care and operational performance?

Northumbria Primary Care is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Data & Digital Improvement Manager to lead digital transformation, business intelligence and service improvement programmes across our growing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how technology, data and innovation are used to improve services, support practices and enhance patient outcomes across primary care.

Main duties of the job

As Data & Digital Improvement Manager, you will provide operational leadership for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data, digital and technology-enabled transformation programmes across NPC.

Working closely with GP practices, senior leaders, system partners and suppliers, you will lead initiatives that improve data quality, optimise digital systems, support operational decision-making and deliver measurable service improvements. You will play a key role in driving the NPC Data and Digital Strategy whilst ensuring compliance with NHS digital standards, information governance requirements and clinical safety processes.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced improvement, digital or informatics professional with a track record of delivering transformation and change within healthcare settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading delivery of NPC's Data and Digital Strategy.
• Managing digital transformation and service improvement programmes.
• Developing business intelligence, performance reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Supporting implementation and optimisation of digital systems, including SystmOne.
• Leading data quality improvement and digital maturity programmes.
• Managing supplier relationships, procurement activities and digital solution performance.
• Supporting compliance with NHS digital and clinical safety requirements, including DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards.
• Using data and analytics to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and service redesign.
• Providing expert advice to senior leaders on digital development, performance intelligence and transformation opportunities.

About us

Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) is a pioneering partnership with local GPs and now manages several GP practices with around 120,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Whilst appointees will have a base practice within NPC,they may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital to effective primary care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative organisation at a time of significant digital development and transformation.

Working across Northumbria Primary Care, you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence the future direction of digital primary care services.
• Lead innovative projects that improve outcomes for patients and staff.
• Work closely with senior leaders, GP practices and system partners.
• Develop new approaches to data-driven decision making and service improvement.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies and best practice.
• Make a meaningful impact on quality, efficiency and patient experience across our services.

Please note that NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Make sure to read the 'NPC Candidate Pack' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.