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Interview at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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This trust closed 4 of its 64 adverts early since 20 Sep 2026, a median 6 days before the closing date. If you see a role here, apply early.
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How the Trust Is Performing
What the Board Is Talking About
The Committee reported a solution has been agreed for the procurement element of the new finance and procurement system, but implementation will slip to January or April 2027.
3 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The September risk report states digital and cyber risks are among the trust's most significant strategic threats, with extreme-rated risks on cyber security, core IT infrastructure and loss of access to critical systems.
3 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The trust launched a Digital Strategy and Roadmap 2026 to 2031 aiming for a single electronic patient record, less paper in key pathways and a digital front door linked to the NHS App, with support fo
3 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The paper reports electronic prescribing and medicines administration went live in maternity after clinical safety review, testing and training, with work now refining pathways and order sets.
3 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The Board was asked to approve a new strategic risk on failing to integrate and scale research, innovation, digital transformation and genomics capabilities.
3 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
Money
People
Scores below the acute trust average on 9 of 9 measures. NHS Staff Survey 2025, against 109 acute trusts.
Staff Mood
Systems and Digital
| Electronic patient record | Altera Sunrise |
| Digital maturity | 2.69 of 5 · up from 2.4 (2025) |
| Data Security and Protection Toolkit | Standards met · 2025-26 |
Hiring and Sponsorship
| Role | Band | Closes In |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Clinical Fellow - Urology | Doctor - Other | 1 Day |
| Head of Digital Operations & Infrastructure - Band 8c | 8c | 3 Days |
| Locum Consultant Histopathologist | Consultant | 4 Days |
| Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Stroke | 5 | 5 Days |
| Associate Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children, Band 7 | 7 | 6 Days |
| Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer, Band 8a | 8a | 7 Days |
Holds a sponsor licence: Skilled Worker · Worker (A rating). 5 live adverts say sponsorship is offered.
CQC: Good, assessed September 2025.
Hiring Over Time
177 adverts since Jan 26.
Before You Go In: Questions You Could Ask the Panel
- What is the plan to get this programme back on track, and how would this role help?From: New Finance and Procurement System Slips to 2027
- The board has looked at the risks in this area. What is this team's part in addressing them?From: Cyber and Core IT Resilience Remain Extreme-Rated Risks
- How does the board's change of direction here affect the priorities for this role?From: Digital Strategy and Roadmap to 2031 Launched
- How would the planned go-live shape the first six months in this role?From: Electronic Prescribing Goes Live in Maternity
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