Chief Information Officer

Job responsibilities

CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk.

STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated

DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services.Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities

GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability.

MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence, access to all appropriate information is maintained to allow the continued safe and effective running of the digital service Participate in and embrace Trust initiatives to optimally develop and support our workforce (eg Real World Leadership and Respectful Resolution).

ON CALL Participate in the Digital Services on call rota

Please see attached Job Description for full list ofresponsibilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in informatics related subject or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development in digital transformation, information governance, or technology leadership

Desirable

• Specific qualification or training in healthcare management or business.
• Certifications in project management (eg PRINCE2), enterprise architecture (eg TOGAF), information security (eg CISSP, ISO 27001), cloud-based enterprise solutions (eg AWS/GCP Cloud Architect) or service management (eg ITIL)
• Membership or fellowship of relevant professional bodies (eg BCS, Faculty of Clinical Informatics

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive working at a senior level (eg AFC 8d/equivalent or above with Board/sub-Board experience) in Digital Services.
• Significant experience of digital leadership within an NHS organisation
• Experience of leading the development of digital services and programmes with associated business (and/or clinical) process change, over the full life-cycle from business case development and approval through to operational implementation and steady state support.
• A proven track record of leading, developing and inspiring large IT/Informatics teams including experience managing large (>£5m) revenue budgets.
• Innovative management experience with a track record of developing digital services that have achieved demonstrable and continuing benefits for organisations.
• Experience of influencing and working in partnership with senior leaders and also with other organisations on the management and development of digital services.
• Experience working with 3rd party suppliers and undertaking complex contract negotiations.

Desirable

• Experience in cross-organisational collaboration, such as Integrated Care Systems (ICS) or regional digital programmes.
• Exposure to research and innovation initiatives, including AI and advanced analytics.
• Experience in vendor management and procurement of large-scale digital solutions
• Experience of developing high quality management, research and clinical outcome information reporting.
• Experience developing, procuring, implementing and supporting complex clinical systems or ICT infrastructure.
• Experience of undertaking the role of SIRO.
• Commercial experience.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed and credible leadership, management and motivational skills.
• Confident and articulate with well-developed communication, interpersonal, presentational and report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and non-technical audience
• Proven project and programme management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise own and others' workloads effectively to meet tight deadlines whilst managing conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Able to translate technically complex information to nontechnical staff.
• Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Able to think creatively and innovatively.
• Able to engender an environment in which teams and individuals can flourish

Knowledge

Essential

• Deep understanding of NHS digital priorities, interoperability standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, DSP Toolkit)
• Ability to manage cybersecurity risks, resilience planning, and business continuity.
• An understanding of how digital can support the provision of high quality and efficient patient care.
• Specialist knowledge of how digital can support operational, clinical and business needs of an NHS acute hospital and affect service improvement and efficiency.
• An understanding of digital concepts, principles, products and terminology.
• Understanding of data protection legislation and NHS policies for the protection and use of personal and health data.
• Knowledge and understanding of ICT security standards

Desirable

• Knowledge of regulations governing the Safety of Health Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of ICT security standards.
• An awareness of NHS data definitions, reporting requirements and data quality standards.
• An understanding of NHS and European procurement processes.

Valus

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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