Chief x Information Officer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Wales seeks a Chief Experience and Information Officer (CxIO) to lead the digital transformation in healthcare. The role requires strong clinical leadership and expertise in developing digital solutions that enhance patient care. The CxIO will represent the organization nationally, champion innovation among healthcare professionals, and contribute to the future of healthcare service delivery. Candidates who can speak Welsh are preferred, though proficiency in English is mandatory. Extensive training and an attractive benefits package are offered to support professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid mandatory training

Occupational health support

Career pathways and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical digital initiatives and integrating technology into clinical practices.
• Ability to represent the organization at national levels and advise on policies.
• Desirable to speak Welsh, with proficiency in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical digital work and deployment of digital solutions.
• Champion innovation and stimulate a positive culture in digital roles.
• Represent the Health Board in national discussions and strategies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Digital solutions development

Innovation promotion

Welsh language proficiency

Education

Relevant health or digital qualifications

Job description

The CxIO is the translator and main point of contact for nursing, other healthcare professionals, management and Health digital professionals. The post holder will lead on clinical digital work on the selection, development and deployment of digital solutions to ensure the effective and safe integration of technology into clinical practice.

The CxIO will represent the Health Board at national level and will advise on national policies and strategies ensuring that the professional nursing / Allied Health Professional / Healthcare Scientist / strategies and Digital Strategy converge to form a coherent whole.

The CxIO will be recognised as a national expert, leading future Health digital development and presenting at national and international level.

The post holder will provide visible clinical leadership to all healthcare professionals at all levels of the organisation that are responsible for the implementation of digital solutions. They will champion and promote innovation and stimulate a positive culture in the development of clinical digital roles across the Health Board and at a national level.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.