Job summary
The need for digital health services and innovation and maximising the safe use of data has never been more important. We are looking for someone to fulfil the crucial role of Chief Digital and Information Officer at Nottinghamshire Healthcare, one of the largest integrated health service providers in the country.
Our current CDIO is taking on a systems role, and we are therefore recruiting to this senior and critical position. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual with the passion and capacity to take the Trust forward across the range of digital and information services, who will also work across the system and nationally to identify and exploit opportunities for collaborative working.
Main duties of the job
Our vision at Nottinghamshire Healthcare is to 'Make a difference to the communities we serve by delivering the highest quality physical and mental health care to our patients, and by tackling inequalities in outcomes, experience and access'. We know that maximising the potential of digital health systems and data is critical to the achievement of that vision. In doing so, we believe we can ensure our patients and service users consistently experience great care, and our staff are enabled to deliver that care and have recently adopted our Digital Health Strategy that describes our ambition and approach. The portfolio includes Digital Services, Knowledge Services, Information Governance, Information Management and Digital Transformation.
We are a dedicated and expert team who strive to do the very best for our patients and our staff. We work hard, but we also understand the need to maintain our own wellbeing. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment; you will be afforded the flexibility to manage your own time and have a healthy work-life balance. So, if you are an experienced, inspirational and values-based leader wishing to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead our Health Informatics Service to deliver our ambitious digital health strategy, please get in touch.
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?
Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career.
Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people - staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Digital and Information Officer is the senior leader within the organisation responsible for the overall delivery of digital and information services and will lead the development and implementation of policy and strategy for health informatics within the Trust and as part of the wider Integrated Care System (ICS) in support of their strategies and plans.
The role will ensure fit for purpose and fit for use systems, information and processes exist that enable staff and patients to use data and technology for greatest benefit to them. This will involve facilitating improvements and positive outcomes for patients, population and staff enabled by technology and information solutions and a business partnering approach. This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trusts operational IT provision, cyber security, procurement of digital solutions, knowledge services, information governance and information management, and a portfolio of digital transformation work that will ensure that the organisations business needs are met. It will require the effective management and monitoring of third party suppliers ensuring delivery of cost effective and efficient services.
The Chief Digital and Information Officer is responsible for circa 190 employees, delivering IT and information services to 9000 employees, across multiple Trust sites. The post holder will work closely with the Executive Team to develop a culture that facilitates excellence in DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) services and systems across all directorates to support the delivery of healthcare and its effective management - especially in relation to performance management, commissioning and clinical governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Digital and Information Officer is the senior leader within the organisation responsible for the overall delivery of digital and information services and will lead the development and implementation of policy and strategy for health informatics within the Trust and as part of the wider Integrated Care System (ICS) in support of their strategies and plans.
The role will ensure fit for purpose and fit for use systems, information and processes exist that enable staff and patients to use data and technology for greatest benefit to them. This will involve facilitating improvements and positive outcomes for patients, population and staff enabled by technology and information solutions and a business partnering approach. This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trusts operational IT provision, cyber security, procurement of digital solutions, knowledge services, information governance and information management, and a portfolio of digital transformation work that will ensure that the organisations business needs are met. It will require the effective management and monitoring of third party suppliers ensuring delivery of cost effective and efficient services.
The Chief Digital and Information Officer is responsible for circa 190 employees, delivering IT and information services to 9000 employees, across multiple Trust sites. The post holder will work closely with the Executive Team to develop a culture that facilitates excellence in DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) services and systems across all directorates to support the delivery of healthcare and its effective management - especially in relation to performance management, commissioning and clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience and knowledge
- Degree level in an information or computer science subject, or equivalent experience
- Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through degree supplement by specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level, management qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Training
Desirable
- ITIL qualifications
- Leadership qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Significant experience of development, implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructures, applications, projects and procurement
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate expertise in national and European data protection laws and practices including in-depth understanding of GDPR
- Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS & Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- HEE Quality and Improvement Outcomes Framework
- Best practice relating to technology and information systems such as cyber security, information security, data warehousing, information management, records management, etc.
Skills
Essential
- Performance management
- Development of strategic plans
- Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate to wide variety of stakeholders
- Ability to make timely decisions
- Analytical skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire to affect cultural change
Values
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience and knowledge
- Degree level in an information or computer science subject, or equivalent experience
- Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through degree supplement by specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level, management qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Training
Desirable
- ITIL qualifications
- Leadership qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Significant experience of development, implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructures, applications, projects and procurement
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate expertise in national and European data protection laws and practices including in-depth understanding of GDPR
- Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS & Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- HEE Quality and Improvement Outcomes Framework
- Best practice relating to technology and information systems such as cyber security, information security, data warehousing, information management, records management, etc.
Skills
Essential
- Performance management
- Development of strategic plans
- Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate to wide variety of stakeholders
- Ability to make timely decisions
- Analytical skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire to affect cultural change
Values
Essential
- 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
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
