Chief Digital Information Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Criteria

Senior-level experience in NHS IT/Informatics.

Proven success in leading complex digital programmes and change initiatives.

Strong knowledge of healthcare IT systems, including systems like RiO.

Expertise in data privacy, cyber security, and business continuity planning.

Experience managing large budgets and procurement processes.

Professional qualifications such as PMP, CISSP, or CGEIT.

Desirable

Higher-level degree in ICT or healthcare-related discipline.

Experience working to national NHS digital agendas.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Healthcare IT systems and architecture: Knowledgeable about the latest technology solutions, standards and protocols for mental health information management, including electronic patient records systems like RiO.
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning: Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, ensuring that critical digital functions are maintained in the event of a disaster.
• Data privacy and security: Good understanding of data protection legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the importance of ensuring that patient data is kept confidential and secure.
• Programme management: Experience in leading and delivering complex digital transformation programmes and the ability to manage budgets, resources and stakeholder relationships.
• Change management: Skilled in managing organizational change and have the ability to engage with staff and stakeholders to build support for digital transformation initiatives.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and lead a team of digital and technical professionals to achieve common goals.
• Stakeholder engagement: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including clinical staff, and be able to effectively communicate the benefits of digital transformation initiatives.
• Continuous improvement: A continuous improvement mindset, be able to identify areas for improvement and develop and implement plans to optimize the use of technology in the Trust.

Training and qualifications

• A degree in healthcare, IT, or a related field
• Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education.

• Higher level degree in an ICT or technical healthcare related discipline

Experience

• Experience of working within an NHS healthcare provider environment in a senior capacity
• Experience of strategic planning and Digital strategy development.
• Senior level IT/Informatics experience.
• Experience of managing complex IT projects and programmes. Knowledge of project management methodologies and experience managing complex projects is essential.
• Experience of service re-design and business engineering
• Significant experience of development, implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructures, applications, projects and procurement. A deep understanding of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure and experience managing IT teams
• Business planning and change management skills.
• Knowledge of service delivery and experience of a service support function.
• Financial management experience of multi-million project budgets.
• Experience of procurement and contract negotiation.
• Experience working to National NHS and local policy technology agendas
• Strong leadership skills and experience in developing and executing digital strategies.
• Risk management: Experience in risk management and the ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with digital projects and initiatives.
• Compliance and security: Knowledge of healthcare regulations, such as GDPR and NHS Digital, and experience in managing data protection and security risks.
• Change management: Experience in leading and managing change in a healthcare environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and lead digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in the improvement of data-quality and reporting strategies in line with national and local data requirements.

Other

• Ability to travel to various Trust sites
• Ability to demonstrate and work within Trust values.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wardsend Road

45 Wardsend Road

Sheffield

S6 1LX

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/