Digital Technology Enabled Care Programme Manager

£42,965 – £46,944 Perth & Kinross Council or
£45,446 – £51,883 NHS Band 8A
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD

An opportunity has arisen within P&K Health & Social Care Partnership for a Programme Manager or an individual with a technology background to lead on the redesign and development of our Digital Technology Enabled Care Programme within Perth & Kinross. This will involve developing productive partnerships and multi agency working across various agencies and localities including GP Practices. In Perth & Kinross the postholder will be responsible for the implementation, development and evaluation of the Digital Technology Enabled Care Programme working closely with services, managers and teams to improve uptake in technology enabled care and new use of technology within practice. The postholder will work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop, plan and implement programme of care in relation to Digital Technology Enabled Care and to support development of a future strategic direction and lead initiatives being undertaken by the Health & Social Care Partnership.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who is able to work autonomously. Good communication skills are essential as is experience in project management and successfully implementing change in large organisations. Knowledge of Digital and Technology Enabled Care is essential.

You will be educated to, or working towards a Masters level or equivalent experience and have a Project management qualification e.g. Prince 2 or equivalent.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide contact details (preferably e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your current or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

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