Chief Information Officer
Job summary
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides senior leadership for the delivery, performance and operational resilience of all digital, technology and information services across the Trust. Reporting to the Executive Director of Digital and Transformation, the CIO is responsible for translating strategic digital priorities into robust delivery plans and ensuring the safe, reliable and costeffective operation of the Trust's digital estate.The CIO leads the full spectrum of digital operations, including infrastructure, cyber security, clinical and corporate systems, data platforms, service management and digital continuity. The postholder ensures that all digital services are modern, secure, responsive and aligned to the needs of clinical services, operational teams and the wider organisation.The role oversees a function of c.100 staff and a combined capital and revenue budget of approximately £16m. The CIO will build strong relationships across the Trust and the local health and care system to ensure that digital services, data and technology are integrated with clinical pathways, transformation programmes, financial sustainability plans and ICS-wide digital priorities.
Main duties of the job
A core responsibility is delivering measurable improvements in patient care, colleague experience and organisational productivity through high-quality digital services. The CIO ensures compliance with all statutory, regulatory and information governance requirements, provides senior assurance to the Executive Team and Board, and drives operational excellence, risk management and continuous improvement across the Trust's digital capability.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to master's level or equivalent senior-level experience in digital, informatics, technology management, or a related field.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in digital transformation, leadership, or information governance;
- Formal training in programme management, change management, or leadership.
- Relevant professional membership (e.g., BCS, CHIME, FEDIP). If the appointed CIO does not have this, they will be expected to attain relevant professional membership when appointed.
Experience
- Senior leadership in digital within NHS provider setting.
- Proven delivery of large-scale digital transformation and reliable digital operations (including EPR)
- Experience in cyber security, IG, clinical safety and digital risk management.
- Strong track record of supplier and contract management.
- Evidence of working effectively with senior clinicians, operational leaders, transformation teams and system partners.
- Significant experience with NHS governance, assurance frameworks, financial controls, SFIs and national digital standards.
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
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us