# Deputy Director of Data Intelligence and Informatics

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Rochford Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 8
- **Salary:** £94,356 - £108,814 Per Annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-29T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T09:50:52.707Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Wickford/Essex_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Strategic_Data_Intelligence_Leadership/Strategic_Data_Intelligence_Leadership-v8296231
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8296231?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.eput.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

This role is an exciting new opportunity to lead and drive the transformation of data intelligence within EPUT. As a new senior leadership post focused on the strategic development and sustainability of data intelligence, governance and informatics, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to design, imbed and maintain new operating models for data in pursuit of the delivery of our data strategy.

EPUT has embarked upon a first of type unified electronic patient record programme, bringing together Mental health, Community services and Acute care in partnership with Mid and South Essex Foundation trust. This role will play a pivotal role in all aspects of data intelligence, reporting, assurance and quality, shaping the future of EPUT as a data insight driven trust.

### Main duties of the job

The Deputy Director of Data Intelligence and Informatics is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight of the Trust's data, intelligence, informatics, information governance, records management and electronic patient record functions.

The postholder will lead the development of a data-driven culture that enables evidence-based decision-making, supports operational performance, improves clinical outcomes and ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role will ensure that data, information and digital capabilities are effectively aligned to organisational priorities and support the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives.

The postholder will act as a senior leader within the Digital, Data and Technology function and will work collaboratively with executive directors, clinical leaders, operational managers and system partners to maximise the value of information assets across the organisation.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details.

Note, As this is a new post, final JD and PS are subject to change.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Proven experience of providing senior leadership to complex, large-scale data, digital or informatics transformation programmes, including benefits realisation, governance, risk management and organisational change
- Demonstrable experience of building effective partnerships with clinical, operational, digital and corporate leaders and with external system partners to deliver shared strategic objectives
- Significant senior leadership experience within NHS data, informatics, business intelligence or information governance environments

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Extensive knowledge of NHS performance management, information standards and reporting requirements.
- Extensive understanding of information governance, data protection and records management legislation.

### Education/Qualifications

**Essential**

- 1. Doctorate-level specialist knowledge across data science, health informatics, information governance, digital clinical systems and organisational transformation, acquired through a relevant doctoral qualification or through an equivalent combination of postgraduate study, advanced professional development, research, and substantial senior-level experience.
- 2. Highly developed knowledge of NHS policy, regulation, information standards, data architecture, programme governance and the application of these requirements across a large and complex healthcare organisation.

## Documents

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