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EPR Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO)

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary
£79,504 - £91,609 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
06 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
22 Apr 2026

Job overview

Join us at the Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust as our Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) – a pivotal role at the heart of our senior leadership team. As we embark on the implementation of our new Electronic Patient Record (EPR), this role is key to shaping a digitally empowered future for our patients, staff, and clinical teams.

Working alongside our Chief Clinical Information Officer and EPR Assistant Director of Operations, you will be the Trust’s principal nursing digital advisor and the main point of contact for nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals on all digital matters. You will champion the integration of technology with clinical care, ensuring digital solutions enhance outcomes, efficiency, and the patient experience.

We are looking for passionate, forward-thinking nursing leaders with a proven track record in clinical engagement and delivering digital initiatives. You will inspire a culture where clinical excellence meets innovation, helping us stay at the forefront of orthopaedic care and digital transformation. This is your opportunity to make a real, tangible difference to the lives of patients and staff across our Trust

Main duties of the job

The Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) is a senior nursing leader who supports the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme and Digital Strategy in partnership with the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO). The role focuses on:

  • Nursing lead on the EPR Programme
  • Ensuring clinical engagement and adoption of digital technologies.
  • Driving continuous improvement in clinical processes to enhance patient outcomes and efficiency.
  • Developing clinical information standards that strengthen the Trust’s digital capabilities.
  • Leading nursing input into technology enabled change to maximise patient safety, quality of care and operational effectiveness.
  • Identifying and evaluating new models of care supported by digital solutions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document for full list of details on the main responsibilities for the role.