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Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO)

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£91,342 - £105,337 per annum pro rata (Subject to Job Evaluation)
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
18 Mar 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 Mar 2026

Job overview

Digital and Data Services at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) for Nursing and AHPs. This is an exciting new role that will be a crucial part in helping drive digital transformation and digital clinical innovation. This role is strategic, will report directly to the executive CDIO and will lead our Transformation pillar working as a triumvirate with the medical CCIO and the EPR Transformation Director.

The role will work as an integral part of the nursing and AHP clinical leadership team, and in partnership with colleagues at Pennine Care Foundation Trust. Ideally, we would like someone with substantial CXIO experience who is ready to lead significant digital and data transformation.

We are ambitious, the ideal candidate will share our ambition and our passion for digital enablement and transformation, converting the objectives set out in our Digital and Data strategy into real world clinical improvements, ultimately benefitting our service users.

We would welcome further discussions with those interested and look forward to hearing from you.

**Please note - Band subject job to job evaluation

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the implementation of the digital and data strategy for nursing and AHPs and ensuring effective communication and engagement across professional networks. •    Acting as a clinical champion for digital and data working, promoting safe, efficient care and improved outcomes. •    Providing expert advice on ethical, privacy, and governance considerations in digital and data practice. •    Collaborating with internal, regional, and national partners, including NHSE, professional bodies, research organisations, and industry, to influence policy and best practice. •    Delivering presentations and training to diverse audiences and identifying opportunities to transform care through technology and data insights. The CCIO (N&A) will maintain active professional registration and demonstrate experience in leading complex change within healthcare organisations. This role requires exceptional communication skills, strategic vision, and the ability to influence at senior levels to ensure digital solutions meet clinical needs and deliver measurable benefits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)