Chief Digital and Information Officer

Job Summary Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to join our executive team as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO). This critical role will lead the Trust’s digital transformation, ensuring our ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare is fully enabled by innovative digital solutions and services. As CDIO, you will set the strategic direction and oversee the development and delivery of all digital services, including IT, Information, Information Governance, Health Records, and Data Quality. You will work collaboratively with senior stakeholders across the Trust, The Foundation Group of Hospitals, and the Integrated Care System (ICS) to create robust digital infrastructure that supports population health, integrated care pathways, and multi‑disciplinary clinical teams. About You We are looking for a visionary leader with significant executive‑level experience in digital leadership within complex organisations. You will bring expertise in large‑scale digital transformation and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation, alongside exceptional communication skills and the ability to operate as a key member of the Executive Team and Trust Board. Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership working, and political acumen are essential, as is a commitment to our values of kindness, respect, and openness. Key Responsibilities Oversee development and delivery of the Trust’s Digital Strategy and ensure alignment with national digital standards, statutory requirements, and IC S digital priorities. Provide strategic vision that ensures digital capability underpins every aspect of our organisational mission, advancing digital maturity in the Trust. Lead operational and strategic Digital and information functions facilitating intelligence led decision making and data quality assurance. Enable clinical strategy through digital innovation, improving patient safety, outcomes, and experience. Manage digital programmes, contracts and budgets, identifying opportunities for external funding and maximising available resources. Drive continuous improvement and a culture of innovation across the Trust. Lead on cyber security, information governance, and disaster recovery. Represent the Trust as a non‑voting executive member of the Board and participate in the on‑call rota. Benefits The opportunity to shape the future of digital healthcare in Worcestershire. A collaborative, innovative working environment. Support for professional development and career progression. Competitive VSM remuneration package. A values‑led culture where kindness, respect, and openness are central to everything we do. Contact & Application Details To find out more or request a confidential conversation, contact: Lisa Wilkes, email: lisa.wilkes1@nhs.net, telephone: 01905 760794 Closing date: 22nd December 2025 Interview date: 9th January 2026 Person Specification Please provide a covering statement here, setting out how you meet the requirements of the role and the drivers for your application. The Person Specification for this role can be found attached to this advert in the “Supporting Documents” section. Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken, and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBTIA+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Assessment Centre Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this Scheme, and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Location Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD #J-18808-Ljbffr