Digital Systems Technical Manager | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Help shape the clinical systems that support safe patient care and efficient services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

We are seeking an individual who takes ownership of delivery and provides visible leadership, building confidence across technical teams through clear direction and collaboration.

 

Help shape the clinical systems that support safe patient care and efficient services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

We are seeking an individual who takes ownership of delivery and provides visible leadership, building confidence across technical teams through clear direction and collaboration.

About you and your responsibilities

You will bring sound technical judgement, proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering digital change. Desirable technical experience includes Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures and relational database design; JavaScript and/or Python; and Power BI.

You will lead and manage the System Configuration and System Testing teams, working closely with the Digital Systems Operational Manager. You will also lead system integration and interface management, collaborating with technical colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations to ensure secure, reliable information exchange across clinical systems.

Your responsibilities will include leading change management and resolving technical issues. You will also oversee testing programmes and maintain system documentation, contributing to major system upgrades and optimisation initiatives that improve system reliability and support effective service delivery.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).

• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits

• Blue Light card eligibility

• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

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All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026