Interim Chief Digital & Data Officer (CDDO)

Job overview

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust have a clear vision to be a ‘national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities’. As one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts responsible for managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, we serve a population of over a million people. We aim to be exceptional in everything we do and this is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation committed to improvement and innovation – and we recognise digital and data is integral to us delivering that – digital and data isn’t just at the forefront of the medium term plan and Government’s ten year health plan, it’s at the forefront for us as an organisation.

We are seeking an experienced Digital and Data Executive to provide interim maternity leave cover. This post will be for one year.

As the Interim Chief Digital & Data Officer you will continue the leadership of the implementation of our Digital and Data strategy which is framed in supporting our organisation to achieve its vision as set out in our Organisational Strategy .

Our Organisational Strategy ‘More than a Hospital’ (2022-2030) sets a clear plan for improvements in healthcare and you have a role to play, in leading the Digital and Data teams, to ensure high quality, safe and effective, digital infrastructure and robust data security systems are embedded to support the delivery of world class-quality patient care and experience

Main duties of the job

You will engage with clinical and non-clinical colleagues fostering a digital culture, capability and vision to transform service delivery and ensure that the benefits and opportunities of digital and data driven transformation are realised.  Better never stops and we want to build on momentum created, to be at the forefront of innovation and realise the potential of digitalisation to deliver effective and efficient service provision. Digitally enabled pathways informed by data offer exciting opportunities to create a more connected, responsive and patient-centred healthcare system.

This role is a key component of our Executive Chief Officer team, accountable for UHCW performance and success – you will be a critical Board member, and we therefore seek someone who has operated at this level. Working alongside our Digital and Data Corporate Directors who will continue to lead operational business you will have a proven track record in the following:

• Influence, drive and expertise in digitalisation strategy, complex information systems, advanced technology, governance, and Cyber Security to lead our digital/data functions and strategy.
• Working at Executive-level of a large and complex organisation delivering digital innovation.
• Developing complex business cases and investment strategies, worked across professional and organisational boundaries, and contributed to strategic decision making.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The core areas of focus the CDDO role are:

• Deliver a digital/data strategy which aligns to existing Trust strategies and values, maximising digital innovation and research and development opportunities.
• Provide clear assurance and governance framework are in place to ensure compliance with national NHS and statutory digital and data standards.
• Provide visible leadership to the ICT and Digital and, Performance and Informatics and teams ensuring team growth and development aligned to future needs.
• Create the conditions to have a data driven improvement culture where teams can use the most appropriate information to accelerate best practice and adoption by
• using data to create quality information.
• Lead engagement with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to build a digital culture, capability, and vision to transform service delivery for patients and staff.
• Work closely with national, regional partners and networks to seek out technology and investment opportunities.
• Proactively represent the Trust regionally and nationally being at the forefront of influencing national policy and regional delivery.
• Lead and Chair the Trust Digital and Data Transformation Advisory Board.
• Lead and Chair the Digital and Data Hospital Sub-Committee.

To apply please follow the link https://feeds.trac.jobs/redirect/637/vacancy/8015155 to the application form where you can complete your personal details only and upload a covering letter (which is no more than two sides long detailing how you meet the role requirements within the attached role profile) and a copy of your CV.

If you require any assistance in completing the form or uploading your covering letter and CV please contact Christopher Sharman [email protected]

To discuss the post in more detail please contact Molly Watson, [email protected], who will be able to facilitate an informal conversation with Natasha Chare, Chief Digital and Data Officer.

The Trust is actively working to achieve a diverse, gender balanced and representative workforce where diversity is actively valued and celebrated, including at Trust Board level. With this in mind, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to ensure that our Board reflects the diversity of our communities and encourages diversity of thought.

Closing date: Thursday 4th June 2026 (9.00am)

Final Assessment / Interviews:  Wednesday 1st July 2026

Commencement: End July 2026

Hours of work:    7.5 hours per week

Please note that there will be a requirement to be on-site as part of this role, flexible working requests will be considered as part of application process.