> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1912636-product-owner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1912636-product-owner). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Owner - **Company:** Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - **Location:** Portsmouth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,387.0 - £56,515.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Electronic Medical Records, Information Technology - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/product-owner/portsmouth-hospitals-university-nhs-trust-job107788855 ## About the Role Essential * Degree level qualification or equivalent in computing or related field. * CSPO Certification * Evidence of continuing professional development * Evidence of working in a high performing Agile environment Desirable * ITIL Foundation Certificate * BSC Diploma in Business Analysis * ISEB Testing Certification Experience Essential * Significant experience managing Digital & IT and at a senior level, preferably in the public sector. * Successful implementation of significant change, both technical and organisational, in a complex setting. * Considerable experience of developing and implementing digital roadmaps and plans, IT development. Desirable * Experience of working at senior management level in a large, complex organisation (in or outside the NHS) leading on digital, IT and information services. * Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment., * Excellent interpersonal and explanatory skills in dealing with a wide range of information technology users from skilled to ICT-illiterate. * Excellent verbal/written communication skills, you must be a strong communicator. * Good presentation and negotiation skills to produce and present formal proposals and get proposals accepted. * Excellent planning and time-management skills. * Good negotiating and relationship-building skills to gain maximum benefit for customers from software suppliers and internal IT providers. ## Description As part of the Product Owner team, this role will contribute to improve the effectiveness and value of health care delivery for Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (the Trusts). This post is a senior member of the Digital Service, within the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) function., * Product management of patient facing IT products and managing the product(s) backlog * Stakeholder and Supplier Management within the context of Agile Software Development * Maintaining Software User & Management Forums * Represent the user within 'user stories' at sprint planning sessions and fulfilment of the sprint 'done' statement * Understand the 'product category' to a subject matter expert level * Promote the 'products' at various local, regional, and national forums * Ensure all relevant product documentation is maintained e.g. release notes, clinical safety, change management, communication notifications IT Product Owners are responsible for internal software applications and their Agile delivery in the Trust. Post holders play a key role in software implementations, migrations, upgrades, providing technical guidance and IT services to users and project teams. Post holders are also required to engage fully with stakeholders, Trust staff, and third-party suppliers where applicable to ensure services are delivered in a timely fashion to meet the requirements of the clinical and corporate business staff. Specifically, Product Owners are required to: * Manage and lead Software User & Management Forums * Represent users within 'user stories' at sprint planning sessions and sprint' done' statements * Be subject matter experts for the products they are responsible for * Ensure all relevant product lite documentation is maintained (e.g. release notes, clinical safety, change management and communications notifications) * Act as representatives for their products at local, regional, and national forums ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Coffee with Developers - Cassidy Williams - ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/912-coffee-with-developers-cassidy-williams) - [What is the real price of one successful line of code?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1921-what-is-the-real-price-of-one-successful-line-of-code) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk)