Chief Nursing Information Officer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Trealaw; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in South Wales seeks a Chief Nursing Information Officer to spearhead digital transformation within the nursing field. This role requires expertise in clinical informatics and digital risk management, along with a commitment to improving patient care through technology and strong leadership in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Supportive, inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital transformation in healthcare.
• Proven ability in clinical informatics and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for practice transformation.
• Lead strategic digital initiatives for nursing staff.
• Ensure successful implementation of patient-focused technology.

Skills

Clinical informatics expertise

Digital risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Leadership in digital transformation

Education

Relevant degree in healthcare or informatics

Job description

Overview

Digital transformation is at the heart of the UHB's plans for delivering 'CTM 2030' Strategy. The UHB has set out its ambitions in the digital strategy that identifies a Digital Roadmap for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). This will enable the UHB to shape its digital agenda in the coming years, and contribute to the transformation of health services and improve patient experience, safety and outcomes. The Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) is a core member of both the Digital & Data Clinical Team and the Corporate Nursing Team, clinically accountable to CTMUHB providing nursing leadership and expert advice relating to the UHB's digital transformation programme.

Located in the heart of South Wales, CTM is central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea, and operates within a diverse region as part of NHS Wales. CTM serves a large population across three regions and aims to unite the health board around shared health and wellbeing goals through the CTM 2030 Strategy. CTM values include listening, learning, improving; treating everyone with respect; and working together as one team.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to transform practice, and in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team provide expert professional and clinical advice and guidance and engage with key stakeholders to ensure patient and clinical involvement in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of systems and services.
• Work closely with the nursing community across all areas of CTMUHB, and in partnership with the Digital & Data Senior Leadership Group, lead and inform the strategic direction required for equipping our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional workforce to become digitally competent and confident as we transform our organisation to one that is Patient Centred Technology Driven.
• Use specialist knowledge and expertise in clinical informatics and digital risk management to lead and inform the development of strategic plans for Digital & Data which impact across CTMUHB, to develop clinical risk management clinical design policies, and protocols which impact on the care of patients/clients and to be responsible for the implementation of these strategies and policies throughout the UHB.
• Proactively anticipate, interpret and consider the impact of national and local policy on the professions and support the Executive Director for Nursing and the CCIO to develop the UHB response, leading implementation as required across the UHB including leading the development of policy and practice where there is no precedent.
• Act as an independent clinical lead for the development and delivery of a Clinical Informatics and digital patient safety strategy across CTMUHB and act as a lead advisory consultant on digital patient safety and risk management to the Information Governance Committee.
• Lead the digital agenda as it applies to Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals.
• Participate in the governance and development of the UHB's Digital Health Record and lead the governance of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional (AHP) digital transformation.
• Responsible for collaborating with nursing leadership and staff at all levels, regarding clinical workflow to ensure successful implementation of technology that benefits patient care and achieves expected outcomes.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership of digital transformation, realising the full capabilities of clinical, corporate and research systems.
• Work closely with Directors of Nursing and the Corporate Nursing Team.

Requirements and Additional Information

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community. Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Note: CTM location details describe the region and its accessibility, focusing on its central position within South Wales. Our focus remains on compassionate patient care and building healthier communities and providing a supportive, inclusive workplace where every role counts and every person matters.