Chief Digital Information Officer | Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital
Chief Digital Information Officer | Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Kingston Hospital, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
, 13 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e9ef3bf486dd46ab8741539ad907125b
Full Job Description
- A Supporting Statementexplaining why the appointment interests you, how you meet the appointment criteria and what you specifically would bring to the post (no more than 2 sides of A4).
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)with education and
- All candidates are also requested to complete anEqual
- Partner organisation digital strategies and delivery plans
- National and regional (SWL ICS) strategic digital priorities
- Provide leadership and professional advice on IT issues for all digital stakeholders.
This role is to work for bothHounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH) and Kingston Hospital(KHFT).
professional qualifications and full employment
history. It is also helpful to have daytime and evening
telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses,
which will be used with discretion. The CV should
include names and contact details of three referees.
References will not be taken without applicant
permission.
Opportunities Monitoring Formwhich will be available
upon submission of your online application
If you are unable to apply online please email:
91653@odgersberndtson.com
We are looking for a strategic thinker who is passionate about the potential for digital solutions to unlock change, as well as someone who is pragmatic and grounded, able to build a team and a function within our new organisation that acts as a platform for innovation. As part of the executive team you will also part of setting the tone for the new organisation, acting as a role model for a culture which is inclusive, respectful, and which values and celebrates our differences, enabling us to continually improve our place of work and the care we provide.
The CDIO will be responsible for the development and delivery of the digital strategy, management of the Digital team and for bringing together our digital capacity across the new organisation to work collaboratively.
The post holder will work across the organisation(s) to develop a common platform to enable future integration. We are actively investing in improving internal digital capabilities and processes and are looking for a CDIO who can bring these programmes together to ensure maximum impact.
This position will have a high level of independence and accountability and will provide digital leadership and capability to both Trust Boards.
Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH) and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KHFT) are two fantastic organisations - already closely integrated through our Committee in Common and on a journey towards formal merger by the end of 2024.
Across both trusts, we employ over 4,500 colleagues providing services to our residents across South West London, across a broad range of clinical specialties.
Our teams deliver outstanding care, working across a wide range of roles in community and hospital settings. Our staff are immensely talented, committed and passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care.
Accountable to the Chief Executive, the CDIO will be the senior manager responsible for the overall delivery of digital, informatics and information governance capabilities. This role will lead the digital transformation to meet organisational and partnership objectives and to realise the expected benefits.
The CDIO will provide strategic IT leadership and professional advice to the Executive Team and Trust Board, senior managers and clinicians in line with both local and national requirements, sharing expertise on healthcare IT, best practice methodologies, regulatory (including IG) requirements, policy imperatives, innovation and technological developments.
The CDIO will provide leadership on the best use of IM&T systems to deliver the strategic objectives on the use of digital
technology to deliver transformational change in health and social care outcomes.
The CDIO will manage the Digital, informatics and information governance teams and work with partner organisations to ensure that services deliver to expected standards and timescales. The post holder will work with the Trust Board, Directors, senior clinicians, managers, and other key stakeholders in the wider community, in order to support the development and implementation of:
A key early task will be the development of a best-in-class digital strategy - a clear road map for the next 5 - 10 years that will help us realise the full potential of merger and integrated ways of working and help us on our journey to modern and sustainable healthcare. This will include working across our health system in increasingly innovative ways and building ways of information sharing that support and enhance patient care and wellbeing across the populations we serve.