Chief Technology Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative, robust, and effective digital services across our Trust, ensuring we stay at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare.
As the CTO, you will play a critical role in setting the technical direction for the organisation, driving operational and strategic digital transformation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will lead a diverse team, work collaboratively with key stakeholders, and ensure our digital systems are resilient, forward-thinking, and compliant with industry standards., + Provide inspirational and compassionate leadership, ensuring staff are supported, empowered, and engaged to deliver meaningful change.
+ Work with the CIO to develop and implement the strategy and business plan for Digital Support Services, leading key elements of both.
+ Drive service quality, performance, governance, and workforce planning in Digital Support Services, leading service improvements where necessary.
+ Build and manage external relationships with key partners, including Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Health Care Partnerships (HCPs), and local authorities, deputising for the CIO when required.
+ Lead on audit and quality improvement programmes to reduce unwarranted variation in Digital Support Services.
+ Oversee multiple budgets within the Digital Support Services directorate.
We are looking for a motivated leader who is passionate about digital innovation. The successful candidate will have experience in delivering complex digital initiatives, digital technology service delivery, a strong understanding of digital transformation in a healthcare setting, and the ability to inspire teams to reach their full potential.
If you would like to learn more contact Sue Forsey, CIO via [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible., At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Closing Date: 15 November 2024
Interview Date: 2 December 2024
Please take time to customise your personal statement to ensure it accurately reflects the position you are applying for, and that your application is checked for errors / omissions prior to submission. Please note that incomplete applications may not be submitted for shortlisting. We experience high levels of applications for many of our vacancies and therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible in order to ensure it is considered if the vacancy is closed early.
Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via an email as soon as possible after the closing date. Should you receive an invitation to attend interview, please confirm or decline your attendance. Interview slots will then be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.