AI and Automation Manager

Department IT Band 8a £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum Hours 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Help shape the future of healthcare Technology is changing healthcare at a pace we’ve never seen before. Artificial Intelligence and intelligent automation are no longer ideas for the future. They’re transforming how we care for patients today. We are already recognised as one of the UK’s most digitally mature NHS organisations. We have a modern Oracle Health Electronic Patient Record, extensive cloud adoption, integrated health records, AI already supporting clinical care, and a leadership team that genuinely backs innovation. Now we’re looking for someone to lead the next chapter. You will lead the Trust’s AI and automation strategy, helping us identify opportunities that improve patient care, reduce administrative burden and give clinicians more time with patients. This isn’t about writing reports that sit on shelves. Whether your background is within healthcare, technology, consulting or another innovative industry, if you’ve successfully delivered AI or automation at scale we’d love to hear from you. If you want your work to improve the lives of thousands of patients every day, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Come and help us build one of the most innovative digital hospitals in the NHS. Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview w/c 31 August 2026 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%'. 'NHS Staff Survey 2024' It’s about delivering real change. You’ll work alongside clinicians, operational teams, digital specialists and executive leaders to develop an ambitious programme of AI and automation projects across the organisation. You’ll help establish governance, identify priorities, oversee delivery and ensure solutions are safe, ethical and genuinely improve outcomes. Current Areas Of Focus Include * Generative AI * Ambient Voice Technology * Clinical documentation automation * Intelligent workflow automation * Robotic Process Automation (RPA) * AI agents * Predictive analytics * Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Power Platform * Oracle Health AI capabilities * NHS national AI initiatives You’ll be joining a Digital Services department with a reputation for delivering. We don’t wait for the future to arrive. We build it. We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a practical delivery mindset. Someone who enjoys turning ideas into working solutions and can bring people with them on that journey. To manage the strategic development, implementation, governance and optimisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation technologies across Milton Keynes University Hospital, enabling improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, productivity and staff experience. Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital - For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Oliver Chandler Job title: Head of I.T. Technical Services Email address: Oliver.Chandler@mkuh.nhs.uk