Chief Integration Officer

Job overview

Lead Innovation. Transform Communities. Drive Integration.

Are you an inspiring, strategic leader ready to shape the future of integrated health and care? Then we want you to join us as Chief Integration Officer (CIO) – a pivotal executive role at the forefront of transforming how health, social care, and community services work together to serve the people of Sandwell and West Birmingham.

About the Role

Hosted by Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, and reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive and with a clear line of accountability to Sandwell Council, the CIO will lead our Place-Based Health and Care Partnership (Sandwell Health and Care Partnership), driving transformation across organisational boundaries to improve population health, reduce inequalities, and deliver a bold, community-first vision.

You will lead the delivery of our integrated care strategy, ensuring prevention-focused, person-centred, and equitable health and care. Working collaboratively with partners from the NHS, Sandwell MBC and other neighbouring local authorities, and the voluntary sector, you’ll pioneer new care models that shift the focus from hospital to community, and from treatment to prevention.

Main duties of the job

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a bold, visionary leader with a proven track record in strategic and operational leadership across complex, multi-agency environments. You will have:

• Deep understanding of integrated health and care systems.
• Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate political, financial, and operational landscapes with credibility and influence.
• Commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and outcomes-based care.
• Passion for improving lives and reducing inequalities in diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Shape and drive place-based health strategy, governance, and system alignment across Sandwell and beyond.

• Transformation & Innovation: Lead the development and delivery of integrated care models, community-first approaches, and digital innovation in care.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee performance of the Trust’s Primary Care, Community and Therapy Services (PCCT) and ensure effective use of delegated resources.
• Partnership Working: Build robust, transparent, and accountable partnerships across health, care, and community organisations.
• Population Health and Inequalities: Champion initiatives to address health disparities and promote wellbeing through co-designed, preventative services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious place-based partnerships, driving systemic change from the ground up. With the opening of the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in October 2024, and strong cross-sector collaboration already in place, you’ll be empowered to make a real and lasting difference to the communities of Sandwell and West Birmingham.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

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If you're ready to lead transformational change at scale and make a tangible difference to people's lives, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 13th June 2025