St Barnabas has over 300 members of clinical and non-clinical staff working to support our vision – a world where dying with dignity, compassion and having choices is a fundamental part of a life.
The hard work and dedication of all our staff ensures we can continue providing vital end-of-life care, across Lincolnshire. This year we’re shining spotlights on hidden teams and highlighting the incredible work they do to support St Barnabas.
The Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Department work behind the scenes at St Barnabas, ensuring the smooth operation, security, and advancement of all technology-related functions.
Chris Candlin, Infrastructure Engineer, says: “This includes managing hardware, software, and networks, providing technical support to employees, implementing cybersecurity measures, overseeing data protection and backups, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
“The team also plan ahead for future technology needs, as well as managing vendor relationships, and supporting communication and collaboration tools to facilitate efficient business operations.”
Overseen by Mike Howarth, Head of IM&T, and Ozomata Asun, Infrastructure Team Leader, the IM&T Department has recently been focused on improving technology to enhance operations and reduce expenditure. The department also includes Niall Priestley, Infrastructure Engineer, and Bailey Pike and Louie Haffner, Service Desk Engineers.
The team have recently published a five-year IM&T Strategy that aims to support the exceptional care provided to patients and their families. This strategy emphasises harnessing technology to work smarter, more efficiently, and securely, all in line with the objectives outlined in the overarching St Barnabas Organisational Strategy.
Every day, the team works collaboratively to support St Barnabas in delivering exceptional care, ensuring that every team member feels valued and integral. Recognising the importance of collaboration, the IM&T team builds strong connections across departments to meet the diverse needs of the Hospice.
Aiming high, they continually enhance our technological capabilities and set high standards in all projects to support the Hospice’s mission.
Chris continues: “We enjoy working for St Barnabas because of the meaningful impact we have on our community. The shared dedication creates a strong sense of unity and purpose among us.
“It’s inspiring to be part of an organisation where everyone is committed to making a difference and where we are not just numbers, but vital contributors to our shared goals.”