Job summary
The post is
flexible, with up to 2 PAs available depending on the candidates availability
and the needs of the service.
Trust Wide - Nominal Base to be arranged
The Chief Clinical Information Officer CCIO provides
senior clinical leadership for digital transformation at County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Acting as the bridge between clinicians and
digital teams, the CCIO ensures the Electronic Patient Record (Oracle Health
Millennium) and other systems are co-designed, clinically safe, and deliver
better patient outcomes, safety, and staff experience.
This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the
Trusts digital future, with a decade-long EPR partnership and a bold digital
strategy aligned with What Good Looks Like, Anologue to Digital. You will
influence and support the delivery of the digital strategy, champion clinical
engagement and digital literacy, and lead innovations that improve care quality
and sustainability, supported by a strong culture of research, innovation, and
professional development.
Main duties of the job
The CCIO will lead and champion clinical digital
transformation across the Trust. They will-
Work closely with clinicians, the CIO and CNIO to shape and
deliver the Trusts Digital Strategy and EPR roadmap.
Ensure digital systems are designed and used to support
safe, effective and sustainable care.
Act as the key link between clinical services and digital
teams, capturing clinical needs and translating them into practical digital
solutions.
Promote clinical engagement and digital literacy across all
staff groups.
Oversee clinical safety for digital change, identifying
risks and ensuring national standards and regulatory requirements are met.
Provide visible leadership, supporting testing,
workflow design and training as a senior clinical advocate for digital
innovation.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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success
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Chief Clinical Information Officer CCIO you will
provide senior clinical leadership for the Trusts digital transformation. You
will act as the key link between clinical services and the digital and
informatics teams, ensuring that the Electronic Patient Record Oracle Health
Millennium and other systems are co-designed, clinically safe and deliver
measurable improvements in patient outcomes, safety and staff experience.
Working with the Chief Information Officer, Chief Nursing
Information Officer and senior clinical colleagues, you will:
Shape and
deliver the Trusts Digital Strategy and EPR roadmap, aligned with national
standards such as What Good Looks Like.
Champion
clinical engagement and digital literacy across all staff groups.
Translate
clinical needs into practical digital solutions, ensuring regulatory and
clinical safety standards are met.
Provide
visible leadership during system design, testing and workflow change,
identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
Promote
innovation, research and the use of technology to improve care quality,
operational efficiency and sustainability.
This strategic and highly visible role offers the
opportunity to influence board-level decisions and drive lasting improvements
in the way care is delivered across the organisation.
For further information contact Farouq Din CIO
or Jeremy Cundall -Executive Medical Director & Deputy Chief Executive
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Chief Clinical Information Officer CCIO you will
provide senior clinical leadership for the Trusts digital transformation. You
will act as the key link between clinical services and the digital and
informatics teams, ensuring that the Electronic Patient Record Oracle Health
Millennium and other systems are co-designed, clinically safe and deliver
measurable improvements in patient outcomes, safety and staff experience.
Working with the Chief Information Officer, Chief Nursing
Information Officer and senior clinical colleagues, you will:
Shape and
deliver the Trusts Digital Strategy and EPR roadmap, aligned with national
standards such as What Good Looks Like.
Champion
clinical engagement and digital literacy across all staff groups.
Translate
clinical needs into practical digital solutions, ensuring regulatory and
clinical safety standards are met.
Provide
visible leadership during system design, testing and workflow change,
identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
Promote
innovation, research and the use of technology to improve care quality,
operational efficiency and sustainability.
This strategic and highly visible role offers the
opportunity to influence board-level decisions and drive lasting improvements
in the way care is delivered across the organisation.
For further information contact Farouq Din CIO
or Jeremy Cundall -Executive Medical Director & Deputy Chief Executive
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Has to be a qualified doctor on the Medical register at at least middle grade level but preferably consultant level
Desirable
- Health informatics diploma
Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to interact with wide range of specialties. Ability to inspire other individuals
- Have used Cerner EPR
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Has to be a qualified doctor on the Medical register at at least middle grade level but preferably consultant level
Desirable
- Health informatics diploma
Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to interact with wide range of specialties. Ability to inspire other individuals
- Have used Cerner EPR
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
