Director of Clinical Informatics | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in the UK is seeking a Director of Clinical Informatics (CCIO) to drive their digital strategy and enhance patient care through innovation. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring clinical needs shape digital transformations, overseeing financial planning, and managing the Clinical Informatics team. Ideal candidates will possess visionary leadership and expertise in digital healthcare solutions. The position closes on December 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading digital transformation in clinical settings.
• Strong ability to manage teams and projects effectively.
• Knowledge of financial planning related to digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery and development focused on clinical needs.
• Provide expert advice and chair working groups.
• Promote digital safety and innovation culture.
• Deputise for Chief Digital & Information Officer as needed.
• Manage Clinical Informatics team and support staff development.
• Integrate local and national digital initiatives including AI.

Skills

Visionary clinical leadership

Digital transformation expertise

Clinical digital advice

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial planning

Team management

AI integration

Job description

Director of Clinical Informatics (CCIO)

Band 9 (or 8 PAs) | Digital Directorate | Reports to: Chief Digital & Information Officer

Are you a visionary clinical leader passionate about digital transformation in healthcare? Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Director of Clinical Informatics (CCIO) to drive the Trust’s digital strategy and champion the safe, effective, and innovative use of digital solutions to improve patient care.

About the Role

• Lead and manage digital delivery and development, ensuring clinical needs are at the heart of digital transformation.
• Provide expert clinical digital advice, chair working groups, and collaborate with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
• Act as the Trust’s digital safety officer, promoting a culture of innovation and clinical information excellence.
• Deputise for the Chief Digital & Information Officer in key forums and represent the Trust within the NHS and wider community.
• Play a pivotal role in financial planning, budget setting, and ensuring value for money in digital investments.
• Line manage the Clinical Informatics team and support professional development across the digital workforce.
• Lead on the integration of local and national digital initiatives, including the use of AI in clinical and non-clinical applications.

About the Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our Values

We call Delivering Compassionate Excellence, which focuses on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Commitment to Safety

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Join Our Team

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.