Automation Manager

Overview

An exciting new opportunity has arisen at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to lead the automation implementation programme. The new position offers the rare opportunity to directly manage the formation of a new technology service. The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery of the full scope of the automation services, ensuring full technical consideration is given to meet the efficiency demands of the Trust.As well as being technically competent, the post holder will be required to work across departments and all levels of the organisation, demonstrating understanding of the operational pressures experienced by healthcare services within a secondary care NHS Trust.Responsibilities

Manage a small team of automation developers and business analysts, identifying opportunities for automation and benefits realisation.Prioritise team deliverables and adoption of new technologies and tools, in-line with Trust objectives.Measure and track the benefits realised to report to the Head of Data Systems on efficiencies made.Strong communication skills working with heads of departments and services as stakeholders to further develop a strong reputation for the automation team.Keen interest and understanding of the latest automation technology available and the technical complexities with adoption, particularly within a healthcare setting.Ability to lead the professional development of the team, maintaining high and consistent standards of processes and documentation.About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Clarke Job title: Head of Data Systems Email address: ..... full job details .....