Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Technology Officer

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Digital Technology architecture and solutions across technology and data, and in areas such as enterprise architecture, innovation management, and data integrity whilst supporting wider innovation efforts throughout the Trust and across its partners. This will include planning, scheduling, reporting, risk management, benefits realisation, assurance, budget management and quality standards.

The postholder will maintains currency on new technologies, approaches, and platforms. Provide direction on what emerging technologies should be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within the enterprise to ensure digital and data capabilities respond to the needs of the Trusts strategy and regional obligations Management of the CTO department that is responsible for on premise and cloud-based compute and storage, networks, integrations and data storage and any associated development. The team will be a knowledgeable, available and responsive set of digital technology professionals that will support service delivery and new initiatives by working in conjunction with Digital Operations and Digital Transformation teams. Management of the technical and solutions engineers who are tasked to ensure the designed and agreed technical and solutions services are available, resilient, secure and meet relevant SLAs, OLAs and KPI's.

Main duties of the job

Solutions Leadership for Digital, Data and Technology1. Provide digital solutions leadership to the DDAT Department and expert advice on healthcare digital solutions to the Trust.2. Assist in the development and execution of a DDAT strategy, impacting on the whole organisation, to ensure the Trust has the right systems available to deliver effective patient care.3. Recognise and ensure national digital priorities and initiatives are reflected in local priorities and plans for service development.4. Present to senior groups as required to ensure DDAT issues maintain a high profile, including the presentation of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information when significant barriers to acceptance exist, potentially challenging environments.5. Promote the value and importance of effective DDAT throughout the Trust.6. Provide professional leadership for the wider digital community within the Trust and for all aspects of digital technology throughout the organisation.7. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers, health professionals and others on technology-related issues.8. Act as the Senior Responsible Officer for the technical aspects of digital transformation and development projects that will support the DDaT Board.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£93,903 to £107,412 a year pa pr incl HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7218476-A&C-Y

Job locations

Kingston

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

London

KT27QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters or relevant industry experience
Professional certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Cisco, VMware VDI, Dell vSAN, Citrix, Win Server, SQL Server, TOGAF)
Knowledge of common information security and technology management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27000/27001, ITIL, TOGAF, NHSE DMA, HIMMS, COBIT, National Cyber Security Centre as well as those from the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

Experience

Essential

Significant experience (7+ years) in IT infrastructure leadership in a complex, multi-site organisation.
Strategic leader and builder of both vision and bridges, and able to energize the appropriate teams in the organisation including leading and managing teams through change.
Proven track record and experience in developing technical policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic business environment
Acknowledged programme and project management experience, including Prince2, gained across the entire project/system lifecycle from initial business case to post-implementation business review
Experience of technical architecture strategy development and liaison at Board-level
Experience in the presentation of financial cases for DDaT Investment

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives.
Ability to lead and motivate the technology teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals, even when only "dotted line" reporting lines exist
Strong stakeholder management ability and excellent relationship management, influencing and negotiating skills. Adept at managing competing expectations
Shows sensitivity and awareness of the social, environmental and corporate impact of IT. Inspires others to follow the same high standards
Commercial awareness and ability to negotiate
Skilled practitioners systems analysis, Prince project management, programme management and ITIL service management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters or relevant industry experience
Professional certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Cisco, VMware VDI, Dell vSAN, Citrix, Win Server, SQL Server, TOGAF)
Knowledge of common information security and technology management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27000/27001, ITIL, TOGAF, NHSE DMA, HIMMS, COBIT, National Cyber Security Centre as well as those from the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

Experience

Essential

Significant experience (7+ years) in IT infrastructure leadership in a complex, multi-site organisation.
Strategic leader and builder of both vision and bridges, and able to energize the appropriate teams in the organisation including leading and managing teams through change.
Proven track record and experience in developing technical policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic business environment
Acknowledged programme and project management experience, including Prince2, gained across the entire project/system lifecycle from initial business case to post-implementation business review
Experience of technical architecture strategy development and liaison at Board-level
Experience in the presentation of financial cases for DDaT Investment

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives.
Ability to lead and motivate the technology teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals, even when only "dotted line" reporting lines exist
Strong stakeholder management ability and excellent relationship management, influencing and negotiating skills. Adept at managing competing expectations
Shows sensitivity and awareness of the social, environmental and corporate impact of IT. Inspires others to follow the same high standards
Commercial awareness and ability to negotiate
Skilled practitioners systems analysis, Prince project management, programme management and ITIL service management

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

London

KT27QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

London

KT27QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)