Chief Digital and Information Officer

Job overview

Applications are invite for this key leadership role as a non-voting Board Member of The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT.

The role is based at the Hospital in Oswestry,  Shropshire; and requires c. 3 days on site each week.

The successful applicant will join the Trust at an extremely exciting time ensuring the Trust realises its vision to establish the Trust as a leader in the field of digital health services.

Leading implementation, our Chief Digital and Information Officer will hold strategy oversight of our Digital and Data Strategy and champion digital innovation and improved used of data and technological adoption to improve patient care, clinical options and operational efficiency.

Given the seniority of this Trust Board–level position, only applicants who can clearly demonstrate—within their application—the ability to operate at a level equivalent to NHS Pay Band 9, whether currently or with immediate capability, will be considered for shortlisting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the evolution of clinical and business information processes, ensuring high quality provision and support for business-critical systems. They will also adopt a structured approach which enables the prioritisation and delivery of digital activities aligned to the Trust’s overall strategic direction consistent with the Trust Strategy and Digital Strategy.   The post-holder will ensure effective information technology /information system programme management and deliver information governance requirements in line with statutory and regulatory guidance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Working in partnership with organisational and clinical leadership teams, lead development and delivery of a compelling digital strategy aligned with RJAH’s corporate goals and the wider plans of the wider System, Regional and National direction.
• Provide visionary leadership for digital & informatics, fostering data-driven decision-making, digital-first culture, and user-centric service design.

Digital & Clinical Engagement and Transformation

• Lead the Trusts digital transformation programme, including EPR, clinical apps, remote monitoring—to improve patient and clinician experience.
• Lead Digital collaboration and drive innovation with clinical and operational teams to integrate digital solutions into pathways seamlessly, and enabling clinically-led digital transformation and move the organisation to be data driven.
• Lead the preparation of a funded and achievable technology programme that enables a credible Digital Strategy recognising the impact of the technology changes on the funding regimes. This to include the development of business proposals and investment cases ensuring that these facilitate sound decision making.

Information Governance, Risk & Cyber Security

• Serve as Senior Information Risk Owner; ensure robust compliance with NHS IG and cyber-security standards.
• To ensure the Trust’s digital related policies including information risk management, cyber security and business continuity are contemporary and compliant with relevant rules and guidance.
• Oversee data privacy, consent, audits, and readiness for regulatory inspection.

Digital Infrastructure & Service Delivery

• Ensure secure, reliable, resilient IT infrastructure; manage clinical and corporate systems to maximise uptime and performance.Identify improvements in operational IT that add benefit to clinical and operational colleagues

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Drive establishment of BI platforms, data lakes, and analytics services to provide insights for clinical excellence and operational improvement.
• Promote analytics literacy and embed insight-driven strategies across the Trust.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Digital, Data, PMO and Cyber.
• Nurture a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in digital delivery across the Trust.

Board-Level Engagement & Advocacy

• Advise on digital investments, emerging technologies, AI, and interoperability.
• Provide Board and Executive level reporting on digital performance, strategic projects, risks, and opportunities.

Partnerships & External Collaboration

• Engage with ICS, academic partners, and industry to enhance digital maturity and secure funding for innovation.
• Represent RJAH in regional/national digital groups, sharing best practices and influencing system-level change.