Head of Digital Change & Skills Development, Band 8b (Maternity Cover)

Job summary

Senior specialist role responsible for leading organisational digital change, workforce capability development, and digital adoption across Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder is a key member of the Digital, Technology & Insights senior leadership team.

Leads the development of digital literacy, confidence and capability across clinical and corporate services, ensuring staff have the skills and support needed to embrace new technologies and ways of working.

Working closely with operational, clinical and system partners, the postholder will design and implement digital training programmes, change management approaches and engagement initiatives that drive sustainable adoption and measurable benefits.

Champion inclusion, accessibility and user-centred design, supporting staff through change and embedding a culture of innovation, continuous learning and digital confidence.

Provides strategic leadership for digital skills development, workforce readiness and cultural transformation, ensuring investment in digital technology translates into improved patient care, service efficiency and staff experience.

As part of the wider Integrated Care System, the Head of Digital Change & Skills Development will collaborate with partners to strengthen digital capability and support the successful delivery of transformation across organisational boundaries

The proposed interview date is; 3rd August

Main duties of the job

Provides strategic leadership for digital change, workforce capability and digital literacy across the Trust. Responsible for developing and delivering a Trust-wide approach to digital adoption, learning and organisational change, ensuring staff have the confidence, skills and support needed to embrace new technologies and ways of working.

Working across clinical, operational and corporate services, the post holder leads programmes that drive the successful adoption and optimisation of digital systems, embedding change management, stakeholder engagement and workforce development approaches. They develop digital capability frameworks, learning pathways and training strategies that improve workforce readiness, enhance user experience and support the delivery of measurable benefits for patients, staff and services.

Champions a culture of innovation, inclusion and digital confidence, ensuring digital transformation is accessible and responsive to the needs of staff and patients.

As a senior leader within the Directorate, the post holder leads the Digital Skills and Development Team, manages associated budgets and resources, and provides expert advice on digital capability, workforce readiness and organisational change. They represent the Trust within local, regional and national networks, building partnerships that strengthen capability and support sustainable digital transformation.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0461

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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