Chief Digital and Information Officer North London NHS Foundation Trust

PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (PEFINDO); London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in North London seeks a Chief Digital, Information and Performance Improvement Officer to drive digital transformation and enhance mental health care delivery. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership and collaboration with system leaders to innovate and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Digital and Information Strategy.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and ensure compliance with data protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic application of new technologies and embed digital solutions.
• Work with system leaders to support a digitally enabled NHS.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Data Governance

Information Security

Artificial Intelligence

Job description

North London NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on an ambitious transformation to redefine how mental health care is delivered across North Central London. As part of our Mental Health Provider Review, we are focused on delivering four key aims: reducing health inequalities, eliminating service variation, improving outcomes for service users, and creating a sustainable workforce.

As we align with the government's forthcoming ten-year plan, which calls for a shift from hospital to community, analogue to digital, and sickness to prevention, we are recruiting a Chief Digital, Information and Performance Improvement Officer to drive our digital transformation agenda.

This is a pivotal Board-level role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, with strategic responsibilities spanning the Trust. You will lead the Trust's digital and information strategy, ensuring technology and data are leveraged to enhance patient care, improve performance, and create operational excellence across services.

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

The post holder is responsible to the Chief Executive for developing and delivering the Trust's Digital and Information strategy. They will provide strategic support to the Chair, Chief Executive, and other Board members.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Digital and Information Strategy.
2. Drive digital transformation initiatives including data governance, digital infrastructure, and systems innovation.
3. Ensure robust information security and compliance with data protection standards.
4. Lead the strategic application of new and emerging technologies, including responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
5. Embed digital solutions that support a high-performing, efficient, and responsive mental health service.
6. Work in close partnership with system leaders across North Central London to support a digitally enabled, neighbourhood-based NHS.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy

• Provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• Ensure equity of outcome for all through partnerships in North London and each borough.
• Offer great places to work, providing staff with a supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• Pioneer research, quality improvement, and technology to enhance organizational effectiveness.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust, you may be required from time to time to work at different locations, including Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at other locations as necessary, temporarily or permanently.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic and digital innovation in the NHS, shaping how mental health services are delivered in North London for years to come. Please review the job description for more details on the roles and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.