Interim Chief Information Officer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company is seeking an Interim Chief Information Officer to lead NHS-engagement initiatives, focusing on enhancing efficiency and compliance with NHS standards. The successful candidate will influence NHS strategy and build relationships with key stakeholders to drive technology adoption within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or within the NHS in a digital or IT leadership role.
• Strong understanding of NHS structures and digital priorities.
• Passion for improving healthcare systems through innovation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the external-facing tech leader presenting solutions to NHS.
• Shape and lead the technology strategy to support NHS roll-out.
• Oversee data security, interoperability, and compliance with NHS standards.

Skills

NHS Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Digital Leadership

Communication

Data Security

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Interim Chief Information Officer, Bedford

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Client:

Cpl Life Sciences

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: UK – Fully Remote

Start Date: July – Interviews start in 2 weeks

Day Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About Us

We are representing a UK-based healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of the NHS. Our flagship product is an asset tracking platform that enables hospitals and healthcare providers to locate essential medical equipment swiftly and effortlessly. This innovation saves time, reduces staff stress, and allows more focus on patient care. Our technology has already demonstrated significant impact, saving the NHS the equivalent of over 1,300 nurses' time per year and achieving a £43 million saving over five years from a £1.5 million investment.

We aim to help the NHS work smarter, not harder — and seek a strategic, passionate CIO to lead this initiative.

The Role

This is not your typical CIO role. We need a confident, NHS-savvy leader who can champion our technology across NHS organisations, ensuring the platform is technically sound, scalable, and NHS-compliant. Your focus will be on time savings — assisting NHS Trusts and ICSs in adopting a solution that significantly reduces staff workload and improves system efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

? NHS Engagement

• Serve as the external-facing tech leader, presenting our solution to NHS CIOs, ICS leads, and procurement teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Translate the platform’s benefits into clear NHS-focused outcomes (time saved, care improved, cost reduced).
• Shape and lead the overall technology strategy to support NHS roll-out.
• Ensure systems are compliant with NHS standards (e.g., FHIR, DSPT, IG Toolkit).
• Oversee data security, interoperability, and scalability.

? Evidence & Insight

• Support the development of strong business cases for NHS adoption using real-world data and pilot results.
• Help internal teams refine the product and strategy based on NHS feedback and needs.
• Work closely with the CEO, Product, Commercial, and Legal teams to align tech delivery with business goals.
• Represent the company in NHS innovation forums, digital transformation groups, and bid processes.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working with or within the NHS in a digital or IT leadership role.
• Strong understanding of NHS structures, digital priorities, and stakeholder groups.
• Passion for improving healthcare systems through time-saving innovation.
• Excellent communication skills — able to engage NHS leaders confidently and clearly.
• Available to start quickly and work independently in a fully remote setup.
• Experience in health tech, asset tracking, RFID, or similar digital platforms.
• Familiarity with NHS frameworks like What Good Looks Like (WGLL), Scan4Safety, or NHSX priorities.
• Previous involvement in NHS procurement or digital transformation programmes.