Job summary
Calling all visionary leaders in healthcare!
Are you passionate about revolutionizing healthcare as we know it? We invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey with Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust as our Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO), where you will play a pivotal role in establishing our groundbreaking Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation - RiO.
It's time to seize the reins and become the driving force behind the future of healthcare technology, with a special focus on our EPR system. Your expertise will shape the destiny of healthcare, making an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals.
Join us, and together, we'll forge a path towards innovation, efficiency, and excellence in healthcare, powered by our cutting-edge EPR solution. The time for transformation is now, and your leadership will be the catalyst for change. Let's shape the future of healthcare technology, one visionary step at a time. Will you answer the call?
Main duties of the job
Strategic & Operational Management: Lead information and technology management at Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS FT, overseeing Informatics, IT infrastructure, and Business & Performance teams.
Quality Care Support: Align tech systems for top-notch mental health services, enhancing patient experiences and fostering efficiency.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to execute digital plans that align with trust goals, ensuring secure data usage.
Policy Development: Lead policy development and Trust Digital Strategy to meet Department of Health and Social Care requirements.
Partnership Representation: Represent the Trust in ACP and South Yorkshire ICS to support their plans.
Innovation and EPR: Drive innovations for better user experiences, including Electronic Patient Record System (Rio).
Business Planning: Develop aligned business plans, meet targets, and contribute to corporate policies.
Cultural Leadership: Foster a values-based workplace culture and oversee Digital team's growth.
Budget Management: Oversee budgets and IT procurement, collaborating with suppliers.
Expert Guidance: Provide healthcare informatics and tech expertise to the Board and leadership teams.
Assurance & Action: Ensure data quality, governance, and cybersecurity, and act on identified issues.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
In summary, as CDIO, you'll lead transformative efforts in healthcare technology and information management, impacting patient care and compliance with strategic objectives at Sheffield Health and Social Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
In summary, as CDIO, you'll lead transformative efforts in healthcare technology and information management, impacting patient care and compliance with strategic objectives at Sheffield Health and Social Care.
Person Specification
Knowlege and Skills
Essential
- Healthcare IT systems and architecture: Knowledgeable about the latest technology solutions, standards and protocols for mental health information management, including electronic patient records systems like RiO
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning: Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, ensuring that critical digital functions are maintained in the event of a disaster.
- Data privacy and security: Good understanding of data protection legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the importance of ensuring that patient data is kept confidential and secure.
Training and qualifications
Essential
- A degree in healthcare, IT, or a related field
- Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
Desirable
- Higher level degree in an ICT or technical healthcare related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an NHS healthcare provider environment in a senior capacity
- Experience of strategic planning and Digital strategy development.
- Senior level IT/Informatics experience.
- Experience of managing complex IT projects and programmes. Knowledge of project management methodologies and experience managing complex projects is essential.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various Trust sites
- Ability to demonstrate and work within Trust values
Person Specification
Knowlege and Skills
Essential
- Healthcare IT systems and architecture: Knowledgeable about the latest technology solutions, standards and protocols for mental health information management, including electronic patient records systems like RiO
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning: Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, ensuring that critical digital functions are maintained in the event of a disaster.
- Data privacy and security: Good understanding of data protection legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the importance of ensuring that patient data is kept confidential and secure.
Training and qualifications
Essential
- A degree in healthcare, IT, or a related field
- Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
Desirable
- Higher level degree in an ICT or technical healthcare related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an NHS healthcare provider environment in a senior capacity
- Experience of strategic planning and Digital strategy development.
- Senior level IT/Informatics experience.
- Experience of managing complex IT projects and programmes. Knowledge of project management methodologies and experience managing complex projects is essential.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various Trust sites
- Ability to demonstrate and work within Trust values
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).
