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Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Digital, Data and Technology Business Partner

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

The DDaT Business Partner leads large-scale digital and clinical transformation initiatives, providing senior strategic oversight and driving complex system-wide change. This highly specialist role requires extensive experience in programme governance, stakeholder engagement, digital technical understanding, and the ability to influence executive leaders. The postholder manages high-profile projects, oversees benefits realisation, ensures compliance with digital standards, and develops team capability to support long-term transformation across the organisation.

This post will have line management responsibility for B7 Transformation Manager

Main duties of the job

• Leadership and Partners
• Managing Change
• Digital/Technical Experience
• Improving Patient Care, Digital Inclusion and accessibility
• Increase Staff Productivity and Free-up Time
• Governance and Reporting Measurable Performance Improvements
• Staff Management
• Education and Training/Self-Development
• Research and Development

Please see attached JD for further details...

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year

per annum pro rata incl HCAS (outer london)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-8163747-DE-DK-B

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*

NB: ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*

NB: ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable and extensive experience of managing complicated projects within the NHS or similar complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable and significant experience of analysing and presenting complex information in simplified/easy-to-understand formats, (e.g., reports, presentations, and discussions), where there is a need to translate technical information and positively persuade/motivate others (who may be reluctant to change).

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent information management skills, including the use of appropriate project management applications to produce and maintain formal project plans and timetables.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload, with the ability to working to tight deadlines, both regular and unpredictable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable and extensive experience of managing complicated projects within the NHS or similar complex organisational environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable and significant experience of analysing and presenting complex information in simplified/easy-to-understand formats, (e.g., reports, presentations, and discussions), where there is a need to translate technical information and positively persuade/motivate others (who may be reluctant to change).

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent information management skills, including the use of appropriate project management applications to produce and maintain formal project plans and timetables.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload, with the ability to working to tight deadlines, both regular and unpredictable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Digital Transformation

Ben Homer

[email protected]

02085467711

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year

per annum pro rata incl HCAS (outer london)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-8163747-DE-DK-B

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

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