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Digital Development Manager NHS AfC: Band 8a Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: Substantive part time role Hours Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref 273-DC-48355674
Site City Road Town London Salary £61,927 - £68,676 pa pro rata incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview The Digital Development Manager plays a key role in driving digital transformation within the Trust’s Digital Clinical Services division. This role is responsible for managing and delivering cross-cutting digital projects that contribute to the Trust-wide transformation programme. By leveraging Agile and Quality, Sustainability, Improvement, and Redesign (QSIR) methodologies, the post holder will ensure projects are aligned with strategic objectives, delivered on time, and within budget.
Key responsibilities include identifying and initiating projects that improve operational performance and clinical service delivery, defining project scope and objectives, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing risks and benefits. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, working closely with clinical, operational, and corporate teams, as well as external partners such as NHS England, NHS Digital, and suppliers.
The Digital Development Manager will oversee project governance, ensuring all documentation, reporting, and financial controls are in place. The role also involves line management responsibilities and advocating for digital transformation across the Trust. With oversight of project budgets ranging from £50K to £2M, the post holder will play a crucial role in optimizing digital services to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
This is a dynamic position suited for a strategic thinker with strong project management and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job Project Management: Lead digital projects to enhance clinical and operational performance, defining objectives, scope, deliverables, and risks in line with the Trust’s transformation programme.
Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and manage project teams, collaborating with internal divisions and external partners, including NHS England, NHS Digital, and suppliers.
Governance & Reporting: Maintain key project documents—briefs, risk registers, plans, and reports—ensuring compliance with Trust project management frameworks.
Implementation & Delivery: Oversee project execution, managing resources, costs, and timelines. Monitor progress, report outcomes, and lead post-project reviews.
Financial Management: Manage budgets from £50K to £2M, ensuring financial accountability and effective resource allocation.
Change Advocacy: Act as a digital transformation champion, advising staff and managers on change initiatives and representing the Trust in external discussions.
People Management: Supervise administrative support and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (5-20 stakeholders), fostering collaboration.
This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving to drive digital innovation and improve patient care.
Working for our organisation At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Role Purpose: Lead and manage cross-cutting digital projects within the Trust’s transformation programme, ensuring delivery using Agile and QSIR methodologies
Project Management: Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables; manage risks, benefits, and stakeholder engagement; oversee governance and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with operational divisions, clinical teams, corporate services, NHS bodies, and external suppliers.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure projects align with the Trust’s Project and Programme Management (PPM) framework and reporting standards.
Financial Responsibility: Manage project budgets ranging from £50K to £2M, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Communication & Change Management: Act as a digital transformation advocate, providing expert advice and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
People Management: Oversee administrative support and coordinate large-scale project teams (5-20 stakeholders).
Reporting & Documentation: Maintain project briefs, risk registers, progress reports, and ensure compliance with reporting schedules.
Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, ensuring timely delivery, benefits realization, and lessons learned.
Trust Representation: Liaise with NHS England, NHS Digital, and external partners to drive digital innovation.
This role is critical in enhancing digital services, improving patient care, and supporting operational efficiency within the Trust.
Person specification Education Higher education qualification / masters in management (e.g. DMS), or relevant equivalent experience.
Accredited QSIR Practitioner or other Quality Improvement qualification
Experience Project management experience managing multiple complex projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisation
Experience in delivering digital, administrative or IT programmes in a healthcare setting
Must have experience of managing internal and external stakeholder engagement, including managing relationships and coordinating work between cross-functional teams.
Experience of operational and non-operational management in the NHS
Knowledge Working knowledge of a clinical operations environment and how to manage conflicting priorities to ensure projects are delivered.
Knowledge of current healthcare policy in the NHS and how this applies to the local health economy.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at .
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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