Oriel ICT Commissioning Manager

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At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we're just getting started.

From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

The Oriel ICT Commissioning Project Manager is a senior leadership role within the Oriel ICT Programme at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will lead the planning, coordination and assurance of commissioning and testing activities to ensure that all digital, technical and ICT systems supporting the new Oriel facility are safe, integrated and fully operationally ready for go-live.

Working across multiple complex workstreams-including infrastructure, smart building, smart services and digital systems-the role will ensure that solutions meet quality standards, integrate effectively and support safe, efficient clinical and operational workflows. The postholder will operate within a large, high-profile transformation programme, collaborating with internal teams, partner organisations and external suppliers to deliver programme outcomes on time and within budget.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will lead the delivery of commissioning and testing across the Oriel ICT Programme, ensuring that all systems are fully assured and ready for operational use. Key responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering a comprehensive commissioning and testing strategy across all ICT workstreams
Coordinating testing activities across related programmes, including MoorConnect (EPR) and City Road Migration, ensuring alignment and minimising duplication
Ensuring systems meet defined quality, performance and clinical safety standards and integrate effectively across the organisation
Managing programme delivery, including scope, risks, dependencies, milestones and benefits realisation
Leading stakeholder engagement across clinical, operational, corporate and external partners
Establishing governance processes and reporting progress through programme boards and assurance structures
Managing project resources and delivery timelines
Overseeing production of key project documentation (e.g. business cases, plans, RAID logs, reports)
Supporting procurement, contract management and supplier relationships
Leading and influencing multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex change and digital transformation

The role will adopt a "test once, assure many times" approach, ensuring efficient use of resources and consistent assurance across programmes

Working for our organisation

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Oriel ICT Commissioning Project Manager will play a critical role in delivering the digital and technical readiness of the new Oriel facility. The role sits within the Oriel ICT Programme, which is responsible for enabling the safe and effective operation of clinical and operational services through the delivery of modern digital infrastructure and systems.

The postholder will lead the Digital Commissioning function, providing cross-programme assurance that all systems delivered across infrastructure, smart building, digital services and shared platforms are fully tested, integrated and operationally ready. This includes ensuring alignment with related programmes such as the MoorConnect Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and City Road Migration.

Key aspects of the role include:

Establishing and implementing commissioning and testing frameworks that ensure systems meet required standards and support clinical workflows
Coordinating complex, multi-system testing activities, including integration, user acceptance and operational readiness testing
Managing interdependencies across multiple programmes, suppliers and stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with Trust governance frameworks and national standards, including Information Governance, cyber security, clinical safety and NHS digital requirements
Providing expert advice on commissioning, testing and change management across the Trust
Leading communication and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, clinicians, operational teams, contractors and external partners
Managing programme finances, identifying benefits and ensuring value for money
Line managing project staff and supporting the development of high-performing teams

The role requires strong leadership, programme management expertise and the ability to work across organisational boundaries to deliver complex digital transformation. The postholder will operate in a highly dynamic environment, managing competing priorities while ensuring successful delivery of programme outcomes.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Higher education qualification (degree/master's) in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Professional project management or improvement qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, QSIR or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience managing multiple complex projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisation
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation projects to time, cost and benefits realisation
• Experience using formal project management methodologies
• Experience of commissioning, testing or system integration within complex ICT/digital programmes
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to plan and manage complex programmes, including commissioning and testing activities

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. information governance, cyber security, clinical safety)
• Awareness of NHS digital, information governance and cyber security frameworks (e.g. DSPT, CAF)

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

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