Band 8c - Shared Patient Record Technical Program Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£81,774 to £93,879 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

Working with clinical, operational, digital, technical and information governance colleagues, the post holder will lead a complex portfolio of interoperability developments and translate system priorities into clear, deliverable plans. They will oversee programme governance, performance, risks, dependencies, finances, resources, benefits realisation and reporting, ensuring that agreed outcomes are achieved. The role will manage the Shared Patient Record development pipeline, assessing and prioritising new requirements according to patient benefit, clinical risk, strategic alignment, technical feasibility, affordability and available capacity. The post holder will lead discovery and scoping activity, develop business cases and options appraisals, and present recommendations to senior governance and funding groups. They will manage key supplier and contractual relationships, including the Oracle Health Cerner interoperability platform, ensuring effective service performance, contractual compliance and value for money.The post holder will build strong relationships with provider organisations, Integrated Care Boards, suppliers and regional and national NHS bodies. They will represent the service at relevant forums and act as a senior subject matter expert for shared records and interoperability. They will also support Central East partners to develop a coherent roadmap across the three Shared Care Record environments, identify opportunities for alignment and convergence, and ensure local plans remain aligned with emerging NHS Single Patient Record priorities Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Shared Patient Record service and its multidisciplinary team. Lead the delivery, development, optimisation and adoption of shared-record and interoperability services across partner organisations. Develop and maintain the programme roadmap, translating strategic priorities into deliverable plans and measurable outcomes. Manage programme governance, reporting, risks, issues, dependencies, resources, budgets and benefits realisation. Assess and prioritise new requirements and enhancements based on patient benefit, clinical safety, strategic alignment, technical feasibility, affordability and available capacity. Lead discovery and scoping activities, develop business cases and options appraisals, and present recommendations to senior governance and funding groups. Manage the Shared Patient Record development pipeline, balancing competing demands across multiple health and care organisations. Oversee supplier, contract and commercial relationships, including the Oracle Health Cerner interoperability platform, ensuring performance, compliance and value for money. Build effective relationships with clinical, operational, digital, technical and information governance colleagues, Integrated Care Boards, provider organisations, suppliers and national NHS bodies. Chair or contribute to programme boards, stakeholder groups and regional and national interoperability forums. Ensure that solutions are safe, secure, compliant, scalable and aligned with relevant information governance, clinical safety and interoperability standards. Monitor service performance, adoption, utilisation and outcomes, using evidence and feedback to drive continuous improvement. Support the development of a coherent interoperability strategy across the Central East Shared Care Record environments and alignment with emerging NHS Single Patient Record priorities. Provide expert advice, clear reports and senior-level briefings on programme performance, investment requirements, risks, opportunities and future direction. Working hours are Mon Friday full time 37.5 hours. Hybrid working will be considered, On Site presence at WHTHT is required.

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