Interim Chief Digital & Data Officer (CDDO)

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust have a clear vision to be a 'national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities'. As one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts responsible for managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, we serve a population of over a million people. We aim to be exceptional in everything we do and this is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation committed to improvement and innovation - and we recognise digital and data is integral to us delivering that - digital and data isn't just at the forefront of the medium term plan and Government's ten year health plan, it's at the forefront for us as an organisation.

We are seeking an experienced Digital and Data Executive to provide interim maternity leave cover. This post will be for one year.

As the Interim Chief Digital & Data Officer you will continue the leadership of the implementation of our Digital and Data strategy which is framed in supporting our organisation to achieve its vision as set out in our Organisational Strategy .

Our Organisational Strategy 'More than a Hospital' (2022-2030) sets a clear plan for improvements in healthcare and you have a role to play, in leading the Digital and Data teams, to ensure high quality, safe and effective, digital infrastructure and robust data security systems are embedded to support the delivery of world class-quality patient care and experience

Main duties of the job

You will engage with clinical and non-clinical colleagues fostering a digital culture, capability and vision to transform service delivery and ensure that the benefits and opportunities of digital and data driven transformation are realised. Better never stops and we want to build on momentum created, to be at the forefront of innovation and realise the potential of digitalisation to deliver effective and efficient service provision. Digitally enabled pathways informed by data offer exciting opportunities to create a more connected, responsive and patient-centred healthcare system.

This role is a key component of our Executive Chief Officer team, accountable for UHCW performance and success - you will be a critical Board member, and we therefore seek someone who has operated at this level. Working alongside our Digital and Data Corporate Directors who will continue to lead operational business you will have a proven track record in the following:

• Influence, drive and expertise in digitalisation strategy, complex information systems, advanced technology, governance, and Cyber Security to lead our digital/data functions and strategy.
• Working at Executive-level of a large and complex organisation delivering digital innovation.
• Developing complex business cases and investment strategies, worked across professional and organisational boundaries, and contributed to strategic decision making.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.