Group Chief Digital Information Officer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 133,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London seeks a Group Chief Digital Information Officer to lead digital services and develop a unified digital strategy. The role requires senior leadership experience within the NHS, exceptional communication, and strategic thinking capabilities. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of up to £157,000 in exceptional circumstances. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Executive Director or similar role in an NHS organisation with responsibility for oversight of the digital agenda.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Proven ability in strategic thinking and building effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group’s digital and information services.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for both Trusts.
• Formulate a strategy for key functions and lead group-wide integration.
• Monitor and manage the performance of digital systems.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

The Group Chief Digital Information Officer will provide strategic leadership and direction for all digital, data and information functions across both Trusts within the group. This highly influential senior leadership role requires vision, strategic insight and the ability to foster collaboration across both organisations and external partners.

This role drives the development and delivery of a unified digital strategy, ensures that digital health services are embedded as core enablers of high‑quality, safe and efficient care, supports clinical excellence, operational efficiency and workforce capability, and maintains compliance with national standards and data protection requirements.

As Data Protection Officer (DPO) for both Trusts the postholder advises on governance, legal obligations and best practice in information management, working closely with the Chief Transformation Officer and Performance Director to enhance business intelligence and support system‑wide integration.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates from the global majority, as we aim to increase representation at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group’s digital and information services and enable the use of digital health services as an integral part of delivering the group and Trusts strategies.
• Ensure the workforce is supported with the digital capabilities required to deliver effective care consistently and reliably across all sites within the group and remotely where appropriate.
• Ensure the provision of appropriate information services to clinical and corporate functions, working closely with the Performance Director to reshape the core business intelligence offer across the group.
• Drive greater collaboration in the digital approach across the two Trusts, enabling greater clinical and corporate collaboration through joined‑up digital approaches and developing a single digital strategy.
• Act as the Data Protection Officer for both Trusts, advising Boards, executive directors and leadership teams on legal responsibilities and best practice in Data Protection.
• Take senior management responsibility for IT, informatics and related functions across both Trusts, deploy resources flexibly to stabilise any challenged functions.
• Formulate a strategy for key functions and lead group‑wide integration and restructuring with the Chief Transformation Officer.
• Deliver the benefits of the shared Electronic Patient Record (EPR) domain to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Secure strong clinical involvement and leadership in developing the Trusts digital capability.
• Monitor and manage the performance of digital systems and services to ensure reliability and value for money.
• Lead on digital strategic sourcing and procurement to ensure sustainable, fit‑for‑purpose services through cost‑effective external contracts and successful transition management.
• Ensure the Trust has a clear understanding of current digital capability across all clinical and corporate services, with investment appropriately prioritised and delivered.
• Ensure digital services remain responsive to clinical and staff requirements, adaptable to emerging technologies, and secure and robust in operation.
• Champion the development and adoption of digitally enabled treatment approaches across the group.
• Lead and implement the development of a comprehensive, group‑wide digital strategy aligned with organisational objectives.

Values, Behaviours and Integrity

• Act in accordance with, and promote, the values and behaviours of both Trusts within the group.
• Uphold the Nolan Principles of public life: self‑lessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Demonstrate transparency, professionalism and ethical leadership, fostering a culture of trust, respect and accountability across the organisation.

Experience and Skills

• Executive Director or similar role in an NHS organisation with responsibility for oversight of the digital agenda.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills and credibility with clinical and operational colleagues.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders of all professional backgrounds.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applications will be subject to a DBS check. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. This requires a submission for disclosure of any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George’s hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, Tooting, SW17 0QT

Website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted: 31 October 2025

Salary: Up to £157,000 per annum in exceptional circumstances (Very Senior Manager – VSM)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Job location: St George’s hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, Tooting, SW17 0QT