Deputy Chief Information Officer

As Deputy Chief Information Officer, you will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, secure and resilient services while leading an ambitious portfolio of technology transformation.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across service delivery, technical services and digital programmes. You will oversee major investment, strengthen performance and value for money, and build trusted relationships with clinicians, operational leaders, executives and partners.

Working closely with the Chief Information Officer, you will:

lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of Cornwall IT Services, providing leadership, support and development to a large multidisciplinary digital workforce

shape and deliver technology strategies and transformation programmes across the Trusts and the wider health and care system

oversee a complex portfolio of digital programmes, capital investment and business cases

ensure that technology services are safe, secure, resilient and responsive to the needs of patients, clinicians and partner organisations

establish clear priorities and provide effective assurance on performance, delivery, finance, risk and benefits

develop strong and transparent service-level agreements that demonstrate performance and value for money

deputise for the Executive Chief Information Officer across both Trusts and, where required, at wider system, regional and national meetings

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Management qualification; - Change Management qualification; - Better Business Case Practitioner

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working within the health sector; - Experience of working in the commercial sector

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the NHS