Digital Programme Manager | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust


Company:	UHCW NHS Trust
Salary:	£57,528 - £64,750 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trustto join the Digital Department as a Digital Programme Manager,for a period of 12 months.

This role willlead and manage the successful implementation ofDigitalprogrammes and projects thatimpactthe Trust, against agreed project plans to time and within constraints.

You will provide professional programme and project management to the Trust toassistdepartments with the delivery of applications, systems and technology solutions that realise benefits for patients and the Trust

Please be advised that provisionalinterviews for this post are due to take place3rd& 4thNovember 2026.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

1. Lead and manage the successful implementation of IT programmes and projects that impact the Trust (typically with timescales significantly in excess of six months, affecting 1500 plus Trust staff) against agreed project plans to time and within constraints.

2. Identify, build and manage large multi functional teams of both technical and non-technical staff (often consisting of 30-50 project staff) in line with Trust procedures and best practice

3. Set strategy for programme delivery ensuring alignment of project deliverables with strategic goals

4. Work with the ICT Clinical Implementation Manager to identify programme benefits and ensure their delivery through specific projects

5. Manage the dependencies and interfaces between projects to ensure their successful delivery in line with strategic objectives

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

• Lead and manage the successful implementation of digital programmes and projects that impact the Trust (typically with timescales significantly in excess of six months, affecting 1500 plus Trust staff) against agreed project plans to time and within constraints. 

• Identify, build and manage large multifunctional teams of both technical and non-technical staff (often consisting of 30-50 project staff) in line with Trust procedures and best practice 

• Set strategy for programme delivery ensuring alignment of project deliverables with strategic goals 

• Work with the Digital Nurse Specialists to identify programme benefits and ensure their delivery through specific projects 

• Manage the dependencies and interfaces between projects to ensure their successful delivery in line with strategic objectives 

• Provide professional programme and project management to the Trust to assist departments with the delivery of applications, systems and technology solutions that realise benefits for patients and the Trust 

• Apply expert digital knowledge and operational experience to the deployment of digital solutions 

• Produce and maintain the formal documentation required throughout the programme and project lifecycle including the production of policies and procedures  

• Participate in system procurements, including drafting of procurement documentation and supplier evaluations.  

• Develop and maintain strong communications links with key stakeholders, including Programme and Project Boards, reporting programme performance, conveying complex issues and negotiating desired outcomes 

• Work flexibly as a member of the Digital management team to ensure the Directorate delivers a high-quality customer focused service 

• Liaise with counterparts in other Trusts, health communities and elsewhere to assist in the provision of Digital services where patient care is delivered across multiple locations and agencies 

• Identify the impact and support the operational change management resulting from the implementation of new digital systems across the Trust 

• Conduct technical digital based investigations and impact assessments on supplier products and implementation plans  

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026

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