Interim Chief Digital and Information Officer

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Interim Chief Digital and Information Officer

The closing date is 30 June 2026

A pivotal senior role at a critical time to shape the future of care through digital, data and technology

Are you ready to lead a most exciting NHS digital transformation opportunity?

We are seeking an inspirational interim Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to join our Extended Executive Leadership Team and help deliver the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Plan and our refreshed Trust Strategy of which, digital innovation is a key component. This is a rare opportunity to shape how digital, data and technology transform care, leading our organisation in moving decisively from analogue to digital.

We are recruiting to this post initially on an interim basis with a view to a permanent recruitment later this year. The successful candidate will need to be available to take up post from September this year.

Why this role matters

This is more than a technology leadership role; this is a transformation role. You will lead our digital, data and information agenda, unlocking innovation to improve patient care, outcomes and staff experience. From maximising our Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems to embedding AI safely and strengthening cyber resilience, your leadership will be central to our future as a modern NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

What makes this role special: You will be joining an organisation with a strong sense of ambition, developing partnerships, and a clear commitment to innovation and inclusion. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape a Trust-wide digital vision that transforms care, influence collaboration and innovation across the wider system, and lead a talented and dedicated workforce. Above all, you will play a key role in delivering meaningful, lasting impact for patients and the communities we serve.

If you are passionate about the power of digital to transform healthcare and are ready to lead at scale, we would love to hear from you.

What you will lead

• Transforming care through digital – setting a clear direction for digital‑enabled service transformation
• Maximising EPR value – realising the full benefits of our EPR investment
• Enhancing patient experience – improving digital access and communication
• Leading innovation safely – supporting responsible adoption of AI technologies
• Driving efficiency – reshaping teams and services to deliver value in a constrained environment
• Protecting our infrastructure – ensuring robust information governance and cyber security
• Strengthening partnerships – working with the IBC Cluster and system partners

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.

Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

• Maximising the benefit of the investment in the Trusts Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems
• Improving patient digital communications
• Supporting the safe implementation of AI technologies
• Overseeing the move of the Trusts data centre and the re‑procurement of our EPR(s)
• Delivering efficiencies including restructuring the teams to maximise delivery
• Setting a clear direction for how digital can support the transformation of care services
• Automating and improving our data analytical capabilities
• Maintaining the Trusts information and cyber security
• Meeting the varying demands of a large, complex organisation with a mix of in‑patient and community services spread across a wide geography and with different user requirements
• Managing a large supplier base ensuring value for money
• Working collaboratively with the new IBC Cluster, identifying opportunities for working together
• Acting as a key leader within the Trusts Extended Executive Leadership Team
• Meeting ambitious targets to reduce corporate costs

Who are we looking for

We are seeking a credible, values‑driven leader with very senior experience in digital, data, or technology within a complex organisation. You will bring a strong track record of delivering large‑scale transformation, alongside the ability to balance innovation with safety and operational delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent influencing skills at a senior organisation and system level, supported by sound commercial acumen and proven programme leadership experience. Above all, you will have a deep and authentic commitment to improving patient care while supporting and valuing our workforce.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first two months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Academic / Craft / Professional

• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience and knowledge in a relevant field.

Training

• Information Governance training.
• Data usage training.
• Project management training.
• Leadership qualification or training.

Experience

• Significant experience of development, implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructures, applications, projects and procurement.
• Significant senior management experience in a complex environment.
• Experience of managing large scale projects.
• Experience of service re‑design and business engineering.
• Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams.

Contractual

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to travel to various Trust sites.

Trust Values

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Knowledge

• Expertise in national and European data protection laws and practices including in‑depth understanding of GDPR.
• Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018.
• Knowledge of the NHS & Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
• Best practice relating to technology and information systems such as cyber security, information security, data warehousing, information management, records management, etc.

Skills

• Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Development of strategic plans with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, able to inspire and instill confidence whilst maximising performance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£112,782 to £129,783 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)