Chief Digital and Data Officer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has 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.

As the Chief Digital & Data Information Officer you will lead on the design, and implementation of a Digital and Data strategy; working in partnership with key stakeholders to shape the strategy across the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS).

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. You will engage with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to build 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.

• Do you have the influence, drive and expertise in digitalisation strategy, complex information systems, advanced technology, governance, and Cyber Security to lead our digital/data functions and strategy?
• Have you worked at Director or Deputy Director level of a large and complex organisation delivering digital innovation?
• Have you developed complex business cases and investment strategies, worked across professional and organisational boundaries, and contributed to strategic decision making?

If you wish to discuss the role or application process in more detail, please contact our recruitment partner Heather I’anson at Anderson Quigley on 07743 935502 or via heather.ianson@andersonquigley.com or Helene Usherwood at helene.usherwood@andersonquigley.com or 07719 322 669 in the first instance.

Heather will also be able to facilitate arranging an informal conversation with Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive 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.

ALL applicants need to complete a fit and proper persons declaration as part of their application to the role. Please download the form here.

Closing date Sunday 14th April (midnight)
Final Assessment / Interviews Tuesday 14th May 2024