Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications for the role of Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer (aCCIO) for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) or Community Services. This role provides an exciting opportunity to help shape the digital future of CAMHS or Community Service, supporting digital innovation and improved pathways for all.
Working in partnership with the CAMHS or Community Clinical Director, the postholder will lead efforts to improve digital engagement and system optimisation across the service.
In this role, you'll take ownership of ensuring the timely submission of mandatory external returns and internal reports. You'll work with a variety of data tools, including SQL, Tableau, and SSRS, so we're seeking someone who learns quickly and enjoys solving complex logic challenges.
Main duties of the job
The aCCIO will:
o Provide senior clinical digital leadership within CAMHS or Community.
o Support teams to embed effective and efficient digital workflows.
o Identify opportunities for system optimisation and data-driven improvement.
o Promote digital confidence across multidisciplinary teams.
o Represent CAMHS or Community in the wider CCIO leadership team.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and expertise in digital health to Trust-wide service developments.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop high-quality, evidence-based digital clinical services.
Contribute to clinical governance Trust-wide, including serious incident and complaint investigations involving digital health IT systems.
Deputise for the Chief Clinical Information Officer as required.
Support Trust's Clinical Information and Business Intelligence strategies.
Assess risks from informatics services from a clinical perspective and advise on mitigation strategies.
Represent the organization at local, regional, and national meetings as necessary.
Facilitate contributions of others, share leadership, and nurture continuous development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and expertise in digital health to Trust-wide service developments.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop high-quality, evidence-based digital clinical services.
Contribute to clinical governance Trust-wide, including serious incident and complaint investigations involving digital health IT systems.
Deputise for the Chief Clinical Information Officer as required.
Support Trust's Clinical Information and Business Intelligence strategies.
Assess risks from informatics services from a clinical perspective and advise on mitigation strategies.
Represent the organization at local, regional, and national meetings as necessary.
Facilitate contributions of others, share leadership, and nurture continuous development.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner (with CCT in a branch of Psychiatry) or senior clinical practitioner working within the service line.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Digital clinical leadership qualifications
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Leadership experience within a complex organisation delivering clinical/social care services.
- Experience in leading governance and quality projects.
- Experience of delivering improvements in quality
Desirable
- Experience of multi professional collaboration at a senior level
- Participation in and understanding of complex organisational change
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of health IT systems, electronic health records, and data management
- Skills in understanding and implementing technology solutions that enhance clinical practice.
- Strong leadership skills to drive change, manage multidisciplinary teams, and effectively communicate with stakeholders including clinicians, IT staff, and executive leadership
- Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and healthcare trends, and adapting strategies to integrate these advancements effectively into the healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Highly effective change management skills
- Understanding of the provision and delivery of health and social care services, and of the Government's strategy and plans for modernising health care, particularly in relation to mental health.
- Ability to influence across a range of diverse stakeholder groups
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner (with CCT in a branch of Psychiatry) or senior clinical practitioner working within the service line.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Digital clinical leadership qualifications
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Leadership experience within a complex organisation delivering clinical/social care services.
- Experience in leading governance and quality projects.
- Experience of delivering improvements in quality
Desirable
- Experience of multi professional collaboration at a senior level
- Participation in and understanding of complex organisational change
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of health IT systems, electronic health records, and data management
- Skills in understanding and implementing technology solutions that enhance clinical practice.
- Strong leadership skills to drive change, manage multidisciplinary teams, and effectively communicate with stakeholders including clinicians, IT staff, and executive leadership
- Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and healthcare trends, and adapting strategies to integrate these advancements effectively into the healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Highly effective change management skills
- Understanding of the provision and delivery of health and social care services, and of the Government's strategy and plans for modernising health care, particularly in relation to mental health.
- Ability to influence across a range of diverse stakeholder groups
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
