St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
Head of Digital Transformation
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Are you passionate about delivering meaningful change through technology?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Digital Transformation to lead and deliver our digital transformation agenda, driving programmes that improve patient experience, staff engagement, operational efficiency, clinical effectiveness, and information security.
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading independent charitable hospitals and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare technology.
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics, and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
What are the Responsibilities of the Head of Digital Transformation?
Working closely with the CIO, executive leaders, clinical teams, and external partners, you will lead a portfolio of strategic transformation programmes, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable benefits across the organisation.
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You will help our teams embrace change, optimise processes, and realise the full value of digital innovation.
You will:
- Lead a portfolio of digital and technology-enabled transformation programmes.
- Develop business cases, transformation roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Drive organisational change, engagement, and user adoption.
- Establish effective programme governance and executive reporting.
- Work with stakeholders to improve services and redesign processes.
- Lead the evaluation, implementation, and adoption of AI-enabled capabilities.
- Ensure information governance, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements are embedded in all initiatives.
- Manage supplier relationships and technology procurement activities.
- Track benefits realisation and ensure successful operational handover of new services.
- Coach and support colleagues, helping to build a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Am I the right person for the Head of Digital Transformation role?
You are a highly motivated transformation professional with a strong track record of delivering complex business and digital change programmes.
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes.
- Experience delivering technology-enabled organisational change.
- Experience managing complex programme portfolios and budgets.
- Experience engaging with senior executives and clinical stakeholders.
- Strong supplier and contract management experience.
- Proven ability to develop compelling business cases and strategic proposals.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience driving adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.
- Experience within healthcare, hospitals, hospices, or regulated environments.
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Why apply for this role?
At our organisation, we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits:
- Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
- Free newspaper and media subscriptions
- Local Business discounts
- Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
- Personal development and training courses
- Annual events and recognition awards
- Career progression and increments
- Free Staff Gym access
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward-thinking organisation, then we would love to hear from you.
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