Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Chief Digital and Transformation Officer

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

We are inviting applications for a new role on our NHS executive team to lead the digital and transformation agenda for Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, serving Derbyshire and Derby. This role will lead the strategic integration of digital, data, technology and organisational change unlocking new capabilities, driving innovation and transforming how we deliver services for the benefit of the patients and communities we serve.

The Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) provides strategic leadership to ensure technology, innovation and service redesign are fully aligned with Trust priorities and wider system objectives.

The postholder will act as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Cyber Security Lead, providing assurance to the Board that digital infrastructure, information governance and cyber security arrangements are robust, secure and futurefocused.

This is a highprofile executive leadership role requiring strong Boardlevel credibility, influence and the ability to lead complex change in partnership with key stakeholders

Main duties of the job

Key Priorities

Board level leadership Contribute as a full Trust Board member, shaping strategy, providing expert advice and constructive challenge on digital, data and transformation matters.

Transformation and service redesign Lead largescale transformation programmes that enable new models of care, digital innovation, agile working and service sustainability.

Digital and data strategy Develop and deliver the Trusts digital and IMT strategy, ensuring systems support safe, effective and efficient care and high quality decision making.

Information governance and cyber security Fulfil statutory responsibilities as CIO and SIRO, ensuring strong data protection, information governance and cyber resilience.

Partnership and system working Build strong relationships across the Joined Up Care Derbyshire system to support collaborative transformation and shared digital ambition.

Financial stewardship Provide strategic oversight of digital and transformation investment, ensuring value for money and long term organisational benefit.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in peoples own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9842-26-0206

Job locations

Ash Green Specialist LDS

Ashgate Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S42 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the requirements of this role as detailed in the job description and person specification to

georgina.hanson2@nhs.net

The covering letter should also include salary expectations.

Applications should be authored by the applicant and demonstrate personal reflection on the role and organisation. Submissions that appear to be wholly or largely generated using artificial intelligence tools may not be progressed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the requirements of this role as detailed in the job description and person specification to

georgina.hanson2@nhs.net

The covering letter should also include salary expectations.

Applications should be authored by the applicant and demonstrate personal reflection on the role and organisation. Submissions that appear to be wholly or largely generated using artificial intelligence tools may not be progressed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Senior level strategic management experience
  • Experience of leading large-scale organisational change and transformation
  • Experience of partnership working and cross-organisational collaboration
  • Digital, data and technology leadership
  • Experience in managing teams, budgets and complex projects

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of NHS and social care operating environments
  • Influential and motivational leadership
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Effective chairing and stakeholder management
  • Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

  • Inclusion on an appropriate specialist register or equivalent senior level experience.
  • Relevant professional or management qualification
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Senior level strategic management experience
  • Experience of leading large-scale organisational change and transformation
  • Experience of partnership working and cross-organisational collaboration
  • Digital, data and technology leadership
  • Experience in managing teams, budgets and complex projects

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of NHS and social care operating environments
  • Influential and motivational leadership
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Effective chairing and stakeholder management
  • Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

  • Inclusion on an appropriate specialist register or equivalent senior level experience.
  • Relevant professional or management qualification
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Ash Green Specialist LDS

Ashgate Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S42 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Ash Green Specialist LDS

Ashgate Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S42 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Executive

Jim Austin

eva.hardy1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9842-26-0206

Job locations

Ash Green Specialist LDS

Ashgate Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S42 7JE


Supporting documents

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