Chief Clinical Information Officer

Job overview

At North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS), we are on an ambitious journey to deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place – every time

As we progress our 2026–2031 Strategy, digital transformation and data-driven care are central to how we improve outcomes, reduce inequality, and build a sustainable urgent and emergency care system.

We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) to lead this transformation from a clinical perspective.

Main duties of the job

This is a pivotal clinical leadership role, working in partnership with the Chief Information Officer to shape and deliver NWAS’ digital future.

You will provide strategic clinical leadership for digital transformation, ensuring technology, data, and innovation directly improve patient safety, clinical quality, and operational performance.

You will be at the forefront of delivering a digitally enabled care model, helping NWAS:

• Use data and digital tools to improve clinical decision-making and outcomes
• Enable more coordinated and responsive care pathways across systems
• Embed continuous innovation and improvement into frontline practice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As CCIO, you will:

Drive Digital Transformation

Shape Strategic Direction

Enable Data-Driven Care

Lead Cultural Change

Influence Beyond the Trust

• Lead the clinical design and adoption of digital systems and data-enabled care
• Ensure digital initiatives directly support safer, more effective, and more equitable care
• Champion innovation, horizon scanning emerging technologies and translating them into real-world impact
• Co-lead the Trust’s Digital Roadmap, aligning with national NHS priorities and local system needs
• Embed digital transformation across all services, ensuring integration with clinical and operational strategies
• Drive a culture where data, analytics and insight inform clinical and operational decisions
• Ensure clinical safety, governance and information stewardship are embedded in all digital developments
• Act as a visible clinical ambassador for digital transformation
• Build digital capability and literacy across the workforce
• Engage clinicians and operational teams as active partners in change
• Represent NWAS regionally and nationally, shaping system-wide digital health development
• Build partnerships across Integrated Care Systems to support joined-up, technology-enabled care.

We are seeking a senior clinical leader who:

• Is a registered healthcare professional with significant leadership experience in urgent and emergency care
• Has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and service redesign
• Can bridge clinical, operational and digital domains with credibility and influence
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, innovation, and systems leadership
• Is passionate about improving patient outcomes through technology and data

Above all, you will be someone who can translate vision into delivery, bringing people with you to embed sustainable change.

Assessment Centre's for this role will be held on 12th June 2026 and will be conducted in person, so please bear this in mind when applying.