EHR Head of ITG

EHR Digital Transformation: Head of Information Technology Group

• Employer; HCA Healthcare UK
• Location: London, London Bridge
• Contract Duration: Through October 2025
• Reporting to: EHR Programme Director
• Salary & Benefits: Competitive within the Healthcare IT sector, plus private healthcare for you and your family, a robust pension plan, and an extensive array of financial and wellbeing employee benefits.

Shape the Future of Digital Healthcare

Are you ready to take the helm of a transformative digital journey in healthcare? As the Head of Information Technology Group (ITG) for HCA’s Expanse project team, you’ll lead a pivotal initiative that will redefine patient care and enhance the healthcare experience through innovative digital solutions.

Your Role & Impact

In this leadership role, you’ll drive the successful implementation of HCA's state-of-the-art EHR system, Meditech Expanse. Your expertise will be instrumental in the seamless integration of this technology, which is already advancing through key phases of the project. We’re seeking an experienced IT leader to ensure that the necessary infrastructure, including network, server, cloud, and cybersecurity services, is robustly developed and deployed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Oversee functionalities; data, reporting, testing and integrations. Ensure the solution is effectively tested and transitioned into a sustainable support model, delivering long-term value to the organisation.

Workstream Management: Lead five ITG workstreams critical to delivering the EHR solution, encompassing Data Management, Testing, Integration & Interoperability, Enterprise Architecture, and Cloud Services. Guide a team of 23 professionals to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery.

System Leadership: With guidance from the Programme Director, exercise considerable autonomy in overseeing EHR digital solutions and pathways, collaborating closely with clinical leadership teams.

Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure the new system meets clinical needs, influencing key decisions on system design and training.

Resource & Financial Oversight: Manage IT resources within the project, ensuring alignment with KPIs and providing regular updates to the executive team. Exercise discretion in addressing complex issues related to deliverables and scope.

What You’ll Bring

• Progressive Leadership: Extensive experience in leading large-scale IT initiatives within the healthcare sector.
• Project Ownership: Proven track record of leading complex projects with multiple resources and stakeholders, driving change programs from inception to completion.
• Technology & Change Management: Expertise in developing technology solutions and managing organizational change, driving cultural shifts and operational efficiencies. Particularly data, reporting, testing and integrations.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in managing and engaging stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Organisational Excellence: Strong organisational skills, adaptability, and a solution-oriented approach in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Resource & Budget Management: Demonstrated accountability in people management and service line productivity.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Diversity & Inclusion

At HCA, our core values centre around putting patients first and supporting our colleagues. We are committed to fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, ensuring that everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome discussions on flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Join Us in Revolutionising Healthcare Delivery. Apply now to lead a transformative digital initiative that will shape the future of healthcare at HCA.

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