Chief Solution Architect AI | NHS England

NHS England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Solution Architect (AI) to lead the NHS AI Factory. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of AI solutions, ensuring strategic alignment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in patient care through data and AI. The position supports hybrid working arrangements, requiring some travel to Leeds and London offices.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) - 30% per annum

Qualifications

• Lead and provide strategic direction for the NHS AI Factory.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI solutions.
• Set the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI solutions development.

Job description

Overview

NHS England’s Data and Analytics Directorate is supporting the NHS to become data enabled over the next 10 years. Our vision is to put patients in control of their data and care, support clinicians, decision-makers and researchers with access to trusted, real-time and high-quality data.

The Chief Solution Architect (AI) will lead and shape the future of AI within NHSE. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for overseeing the AI Factory, a critical function driving the development, deployment, and scaling of AI solutions that can truly impact our Patient and Staff experiences.

NHSE operates a hybrid working policy but we are open to applications for any office base location. There will be requirements for regular travel to Leeds and London offices.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide strategic direction for the NHS AI Factory: This includes setting the vision, strategy, and roadmap for developing, deploying, and scaling AI solutions within the NHS.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI solutions: From identifying opportunities and developing solutions to deploying, monitoring, and iterating on them, the Deputy Director will oversee the entire process.
• Ensure alignment with regulations and ethical considerations: The Deputy Director will be responsible for ensuring that all AI solutions are developed and deployed in compliance with relevant regulations and ethical guidelines.

Organisation purpose and guiding priorities

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
• Delivering value for money.

Additional information

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Secondments: Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

This role is part of a Solutions Architect community and this assignment will be the first assignment. As business priorities evolve, the post-holder may be required to move to other solutions architect roles in NHSE.

The post of Chief Solution Architect AI has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 30% per annum. Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.