Wye Valley NHS Trust
Job summary
This role leads user support services, issue management, and BAU project delivery fordigital clinical and non-clinical systems across WVT, ensuring safe, effective and efficientsystem use to support high-quality patient care.
The post holder manages the user supportteam, rotas (including out-of-hours/on-call provision), oversees system upgrades andimprovement projects, and supports change management and ongoing development of keyTrust digital systems.
The role includes complex and sensitive information relating to clinical systems, operationaldelivery, service change and project management to a wide range of stakeholders, requiring interpretation, tact, negotiation and diplomacy where there may be operational, organisational or patient service impact.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the Clinical Systems User Support Service, ensuring a responsive, high-quality support function for clinical and non-clinical digital systems.
Manage and develop the User Support Services team, including recruitment, appraisal, performance management, workforce planning and rota coordination.
Oversee the investigation, escalation and resolution of complex system issues, working collaboratively with ICT teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
Lead the planning, testing, implementation and transition of system upgrades, enhancements and projects into operational support.
Drive service improvement through analysis of support trends, user feedback and performance metrics, identifying opportunities to enhance systems and processes.
Develop and maintain support procedures, user guidance and service standards to ensure safe, effective and consistent system use.
Build effective relationships with clinical, operational and technical teams, suppliers and project stakeholders to support successful service delivery and change management.
Manage the Clinical Systems out-of-hours/on-call support service and rota and provide senior support during major incidents and system changes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Interview Degree level qualification in IM&T, Education, Project Management or equivalent experience. IT Service Management qualification (e.g. ITIL) or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing or supervising staff. Experience of delivering user support services within a digital or IT environment. Experience of managing system issues, service requests and supplier relationships. Experience of supporting digital change, system implementation or project delivery. Experience of workforce planning and staff rostering.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of IT service management principles and customer support processes. Knowledge of Information Governance, Data Protection and confidentiality requirements. Understanding of change management and continuous service improvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, adaptable and resilient. Demonstrates initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement. Able to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Customer-focused approach with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to participate in the out-of-hours/on-call support rota. Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Closing Date: 19 July 2026
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