Interim Chief Information Officer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare technology company seeks an Interim Chief Information Officer to enhance NHS efficiency through innovative asset tracking platforms. The role requires a strategic leader with deep knowledge of NHS structures and the ability to drive the adoption of impactful technology solutions across NHS organizations. Candidates must be available for quick start and proficient in engaging stakeholders to communicate the platform’s benefits effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NHS structures and digital priorities.
• Passion for improving healthcare systems through technology.
• Available for quick start in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as external tech leader, engaging with NHS stakeholders.
• Lead technology strategy ensuring NHS compliance.
• Support development of business cases for NHS adoption.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

NHS Knowledge

Time-saving Innovation

Education

Experience in health tech or IT leadership

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Interim Chief Information Officer, Wakefield

Client: Cpl Life Sciences

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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 seek a confident, NHS-savvy leader who can champion our technology across NHS organisations, ensuring the platform is technically sound, scalable, and NHS-compliant. The primary focus will be on time savings—helping NHS Trusts and ICSs adopt a solution that makes a measurable difference to staff workload and 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 WGLL, Scan4Safety, or NHSX priorities.
• Previous involvement in NHS procurement or digital transformation programmes.