Band 8a EPR and Digital Transformation Communications Lead inRomford inRomford PUBLISHED 17 DEC 2023

Band 8a: £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive  FIXED TERM 
After the challenges of the last few years, we were themost improved trust at the end of 2023 for our four-hour performance; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Bani Sabharwal, Recruitment and Workforce Project Officer, Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

After the challenges of the last few years, we were themost improved trust at the end of 2023 for our four-hour performance; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named top CEO by the Health Service Journal. We also encourage junior members of staff to take an active role in running the organisation by joining our Shadow Exec.

We've embarked on an exciting programme to introduce Electronic Patient Record (EPR) in June 2025 which will involve changes for almost every member of staff. It's part of a wider digital programme to transform our organisation from being the last in London without an EPR.

Launching an EPR is one of the top priorities for the organisation and its success relies on high quality communication and engagement strategies.

You'll be managing a very high-profile portfolio of work involving strategy development and delivery; coordinating of activity across a range of networks and building on relationships with key stakeholders, staff and partner organisations.

You'll also be responsible for aligning with and developing strategies for other elements of our digital programme.

You'll need a creative flair, a love of working in a dynamic, fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and of course a passion for all things digital.

We would welcome informal enquiries in advance and ask all internal BHRUT staff to discuss any secondment opportunities with their existing line manager before applying.

We've embarked on an exciting programme to introduce an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) to drive measurable benefits across patient outcomes and experience, staff satisfaction and reduction of waste/duplication. This will involve changes for almost every member of staff and therefore requires excellent communications to succeed.

It's part of a wider digital programme to transform our organisation from being the last in London without an EPR and the least digitised. It is a varied and high-profile portfolio, with responsibility for staff engagement and experience, internal communications and campaigns, and the use of digital technology.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously developingour stakeholder communications and engagement strategy, continuing to build our relationships with key stakeholders, staff and partner organisations to ensure the success of this programme.

You will help set the strategic direction for the communications around theprogramme, as well as support the development and delivery of the programmeobjectives.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Bani Sabharwal, Recruitment and Workforce Project Officer, Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

After the challenges of the last few years, we were themost improved trust at the end of 2023 for our four-hour performance; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named top CEO by the Health Service Journal. We also encourage junior members of staff to take an active role in running the organisation by joining our Shadow Exec.

We've embarked on an exciting programme to introduce Electronic Patient Record (EPR) in June 2025 which will involve changes for almost every member of staff. It's part of a wider digital programme to transform our organisation from being the last in London without an EPR.

Launching an EPR is one of the top priorities for the organisation and its success relies on high quality communication and engagement strategies.

You'll be managing a very high-profile portfolio of work involving strategy development and delivery; coordinating of activity across a range of networks and building on relationships with key stakeholders, staff and partner organisations.

You'll also be responsible for aligning with and developing strategies for other elements of our digital programme.

You'll need a creative flair, a love of working in a dynamic, fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and of course a passion for all things digital.

We would welcome informal enquiries in advance and ask all internal BHRUT staff to discuss any secondment opportunities with their existing line manager before applying.

We've embarked on an exciting programme to introduce an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) to drive measurable benefits across patient outcomes and experience, staff satisfaction and reduction of waste/duplication. This will involve changes for almost every member of staff and therefore requires excellent communications to succeed.

It's part of a wider digital programme to transform our organisation from being the last in London without an EPR and the least digitised. It is a varied and high-profile portfolio, with responsibility for staff engagement and experience, internal communications and campaigns, and the use of digital technology.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously developingour stakeholder communications and engagement strategy, continuing to build our relationships with key stakeholders, staff and partner organisations to ensure the success of this programme.

You will help set the strategic direction for the communications around theprogramme, as well as support the development and delivery of the programmeobjectives.

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