NHS Jobs

Head of Digital Applications (Dorset Providers)

Poole BH17 0RB

Key information

Pay
Negotiable
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
23 Oct 2026
Closing date
8 Nov 2026

About this role

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of digital services across Dorset. You will leadcommitted and knowledgeable teams, play a key role in one of the region's most significant digital transformation programmes, and have the opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact on both services and people. We are looking for a leader who can deliver change while maintaining trust, build collaboration where others see boundaries, and lead with humanity as well as ambition. A Final Word No candidate will meet every requirement perfectly. If you are an experienced NHS digital leader who has successfully led through complexity, built strong relationships, developed high-performing teams and helped people navigate change, we would love to hear from you.