Data & Digital Improvement Manager

Are you passionate about using data, digital innovation and technology to improve patient care and operational performance?

Northumbria Primary Care is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Data & Digital Improvement Manager to lead digital transformation, business intelligence and service improvement programmes across our growing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how technology, data and innovation are used to improve services, support practices and enhance patient outcomes across primary care.

Main duties of the job

As Data & Digital Improvement Manager, you will provide operational leadership for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data, digital and technology-enabled transformation programmes across NPC.

Working closely with GP practices, senior leaders, system partners and suppliers, you will lead initiatives that improve data quality, optimise digital systems, support operational decision-making and deliver measurable service improvements. You will play a key role in driving the NPC Data and Digital Strategy whilst ensuring compliance with NHS digital standards, information governance requirements and clinical safety processes.

About Us

Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) is a pioneering partnership with local GPs and now manages several GP practices with around 120,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Whilst appointees will have a base practice within NPC,they may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital to effective primary care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative organisation at a time of significant digital development and transformation.

Working across Northumbria Primary Care, you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence the future direction of digital primary care services.
• Lead innovative projects that improve outcomes for patients and staff.
• Work closely with senior leaders, GP practices and system partners.
• Develop new approaches to data-driven decision making and service improvement.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies and best practice.
• Make a meaningful impact on quality, efficiency and patient experience across our services.
  
  

Please note that NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Make sure to read the 'NPC Candidate Pack' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

319-8312902KD-HAS

Job locations

NPC Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced improvement, digital or informatics professional with a track record of delivering transformation and change within healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading delivery of NPC's Data and Digital Strategy.

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• Managing digital transformation and service improvement programmes.
• Developing business intelligence, performance reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Supporting implementation and optimisation of digital systems, including SystmOne.
• Leading data quality improvement and digital maturity programmes.
• Managing supplier relationships, procurement activities and digital solution performance.
• Supporting compliance with NHS digital and clinical safety requirements, including DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards.
• Using data and analytics to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and service redesign.
• Providing expert advice to senior leaders on digital development, performance intelligence and transformation opportunities.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading delivery of NPC's Data and Digital Strategy.
• Managing digital transformation and service improvement programmes.
• Developing business intelligence, performance reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Supporting implementation and optimisation of digital systems, including SystmOne.
• Leading data quality improvement and digital maturity programmes.
• Managing supplier relationships, procurement activities and digital solution performance.
• Supporting compliance with NHS digital and clinical safety requirements, including DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards.
• Using data and analytics to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and service redesign.
• Providing expert advice to senior leaders on digital development, performance intelligence and transformation opportunities.
  
  

Person Specification

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Essential

Qualifications / Professional Registration

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Qualification or significant training in business intelligence, digital transformation or informatics
• Significant experience delivering improvement, transformation, digital or performance programmes within the NHS
  
  

Desirable

• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification
• PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent programme management qualification
• Lean, Six Sigma or Quality Improvement qualification
• NHS Digital Academy, informatics or data analytics qualification
• Qualification or significant training in project management, service improvement, healthcare management
  
  

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Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience delivering improvement, transformation, digital or performance programmes within the NHS
• Experience within Primary Care, Community Services, NHS Provider or ICB environments
• Experience implementing organisational change and service redesign
• Experience of supplier engagement and digital solution implementation

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• Experience using data and analytics to support service improvement
• Experience managing complex projects and programmes
• Experience producing reports and presentations for senior leadership and Boards
• Experience delivering measurable benefits and performance improvements
  
  

Desirable

• Experience implementing digital clinical systems
• Experience of business intelligence platforms (Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
• Experience supporting digital maturity assessments
• Experience leading organisational cultural and digital change
• Experience of committee management
• Experience of coaching and mentoring others
• Experience leading organisational cultural change
  
  

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Essential

Other requirements

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the organisation would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
  
  

Person Specification

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Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the organisation would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

As Data & Digital Improvement Manager, you will provide operational leadership for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data, digital and technology-enabled transformation programmes across NPC.

Working closely with GP practices, senior leaders, system partners and suppliers, you will lead initiatives that improve data quality, optimise digital systems, support operational decision-making and deliver measurable service improvements. You will play a key role in driving the NPC Data and Digital Strategy whilst ensuring compliance with NHS digital standards, information governance requirements and clinical safety processes.

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the organisation would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Northumbria Way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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