Chief Technology Officer

Job summary

BPAS are an independent healthcare charity which, formore than 55 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples whodecide to end a pregnancy. We are theleading specialist of abortion advice and treatment in the UK.

Over the last 12 months we have gone throughsignificant organisational change and are putting in place a new leadershipstructure, supported by a Senior Operational Team.

BPAS vision is for a society in which women aretrusted to make their own reproductive choices with access to the information & services needed to exercise those choices.The Chief Technology Officer is an integral part of the Leadership Team,sharing the collective responsibility, as a member of the Executive LeadershipTeam, for the key issues facing BPAS. Thisrole has responsibility for developing & delivering a Technology Strategy & vision to ensure the delivery of effective digital, IT infrastructure & information services across BPAS are for current purpose & build thefoundation for an innovative, scalable &digital led future. You will overseeall aspects, across systems, data & people for technology. This includes applications (inc. AI),information governance, IT support, cyber, digital innovations, networking,hardware, & assets.

We are seeking someone who is aligned with our values & mission. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving BPAS towards a future where technology & healthcare work in harmony to empower women & enhance the quality of our services.

Main duties of the job

As aCTO, your responsibilities will include shaping & delivering a comprehensivetechnology strategy that supports our vision & mission, ensuring that ourdigital infrastructure, IT services, & cybersecurity measures are robust,innovative, & aligned with our goals. You will oversee the development & implementation of IT policies, manage our technology resources, & ensure thatour systems & processes are fit for purpose, secure, & scalable.

You will work closely with the C-Suite & Board, providing expert advice on IT related matters, from digitaltransformation to information governance. You will foster strong relationships with other leaders & stakeholders, enabling BPAS to leverage technology for improved service delivery, operational efficiency, & data-driven decision-making. You will also play a key role in developing BPAS's digital culture, ensuring that our teams are engaged,informed, & supported in adopting new technologies.

We are seeking a CTO with a strong background intechnology leadership, particularly within the healthcare sector. You will haveextensive experience in managing IT infrastructure, implementing digitalinnovations, & ensuring data security & compliance with relevantregulations. A deep understanding of healthcare IT systems, as well asexperience in leading large-scale digital transformations, is essential.Additionally, you will bring a strategic mindset, with ability toanticipate & navigate future challenges & opportunities in the IT landscape.

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:

Life assurance cover at 3 times salary 34 days annual leave per year A defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information of the role requirements is outlined within the candidate briefing pack which is available to download.

Indicative Timetable:

Closing date for applications: 9am - Friday 4th October 2024

Preliminary Interviews (In Leamington Spa): WC 21st October

Final Interviews (In Leamington Spa): WC 28th October

Please apply directly through our website -

All applications should be sent to and must quote reference CTO and include the below:

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses. A supporting statement that should outline your motivation for applying, what you believe you can bring to the role, and how your skills and experience align with the role description and candidate profile. Responses to the applications questions within the candidate pack.

Please note: applications should not be submitted directly through NHS and you should follow the process outlined above.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Strong knowledge of healthcare IT systems, including electronic health records (EHR), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and healthcare information exchange (HIE). Current expertise of successful implementation of machine learning and AI solutions highly advantageous. In-depth understanding of information security and data privacy principles in healthcare. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing technology strategies that align with business objectives. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrable experience of supplier and contract management in a multi-vendor environment. Demonstrable experience of managing large IM&T procurements, including contract negotiation. Demonstrable experience of producing and presenting business cases for IT investment, including examples of successfully gaining funding approval.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, NHS Digital standards, and ISO standards. An understanding of healthcare planning process and key national reproductive healthcare issues Highly effective communication skills must be able to articulate complex issues to a wide range of recipients, both written and verbally Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, with the ability to engage, build and sustain relationships both within BPAS and within external organisations. Able to demonstrate sound financial management skills and understand business centred approach to healthcare provision. Able to take 'tough' decisions and calculated risks and see required action through. Demonstrates strong commitment to action to achieve equality and diversity in the NHS workforce and for the community. Ability to share vision and engender ownership in others. Exhibits a drive, energy and enthusiasm and resilience to drive through and achieve end results and improvements.

General

Essential

Able to travel to other sites, and work additional hours as necessary Able to participate in the on call rota outside of core working hours Commitment to a womans right to choose abortion

Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

Possesses a genuine passion for the organisation's charitable aims, mission, vision and values Able to lead with compassion and empathy whilst remaining clear on expectations and deliverables Able to maintain strict confidentiality Remains clam under pressure Possesses drive, enthusiasm and energy Builds professional and personal credibility to gain support Confidence in ability to deliver Ability to work under pressure Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism