Interim Chief Information Officer

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) who will operate as a key Executive Director and non-voting Board member, providing strategic leadership for digital, information and technology services across the Trust. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CIO will lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Digital Strategy and associated transformation programmes, ensuring digital capability is a core enabler of safe, high-quality, efficient and innovative patient care.

As the Trust's most senior digital leader, the CIO will be accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of the Digital function, encompassing application development, IT support services, cyber security, information governance and programme delivery. Acting as the Senior Information Risk Officer (SIRO), the postholder will ensure the integrity, security and resilience of the Trust's information assets and digital infrastructure.

The CIO will lead the delivery of major digital transformation initiatives, including Electronic Patient Record (EPR) optimisation and re-procurement, the development of secure and resilient digital infrastructure, and the advancement of data, analytics and digital capabilities. The role will ensure that all digital programmes are delivered to time, cost and quality, underpinned by robust business cases and aligned to both Trust priorities and national NHS policy.