Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring leader to be the new Chief Data Officer (CDO) for Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW) and a national figure across NHS Wales.
About the Role: As Chief Data Officer, you will be a visible leader at national level, and an ambassador beyond Wales, championing our ground breaking work on data platforms, standards and architecture. This is a senior position in DHCW providing professional and strategic leadership to teams across our organisation. You will work at the most senior level across NHS Wales, driving the adoption of data standards, leading the design and transition to a new modern data architecture, delivering the transformative National Data Resource programme, and shaping strategy and future roadmaps for health and care data in Wales.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic delivery plans for data, ensuring alignment with Welsh Government policy priorities and organisational strategies.
- Provide expert guidance on data issues, including data platforms, standards, architecture, and programs, to drive effective patient care and decision-making.
- Champion the development and promotion of data standards and information governance policies across the organisation.
- Foster stakeholder engagement at both internal and external levels, collaborating with NHS Directors, Welsh Government and other key stakeholders to advance data initiatives.
- Lead and manage a team of approximately 100 people, overseeing the planning and performance of data programmes and services.
- Act as a system leader at the national level, providing technical expertise and influencing strategic direction for health and care data in Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Why Join Us: This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of health and care data in Wales, contributing to improved patient outcomes and service delivery. You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to building a modern data infrastructure to support digital innovation and transformation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Why Join Us: This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of health and care data in Wales, contributing to improved patient outcomes and service delivery. You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to building a modern data infrastructure to support digital innovation and transformation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to masters level (or equivalent experience) in Data Informatics or a related discipline
- Portfolio or Programme Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development related to technical understanding of data architecture and standards in a complex environment
- Extensive knowledge of planning and implementing complex transformational programmes in a health and care context
- Significant experience of working in a senior leadership position, reporting to Board or equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a senior leadership position, reporting to Board or equivalent level
- Experience of working and engaging with senior clinical staff
- Proven track record of achieving complex targets and deadlines.
- Significant experience of strategy development and implementation, business case development, and leading a change management agenda
- Strong financial management experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of the development and implementation of strategies within a continually changing highly complex environment
- Advanced technical and specialist knowledge in data and informatics
- Understanding of the structure and functioning of the NHS in Wales both from a management and clinical perspective
- Strong strategic leadership and vision
- Strong negotiating skills and evidence of creating consensus in potentially hostile environments
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to masters level (or equivalent experience) in Data Informatics or a related discipline
- Portfolio or Programme Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development related to technical understanding of data architecture and standards in a complex environment
- Extensive knowledge of planning and implementing complex transformational programmes in a health and care context
- Significant experience of working in a senior leadership position, reporting to Board or equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a senior leadership position, reporting to Board or equivalent level
- Experience of working and engaging with senior clinical staff
- Proven track record of achieving complex targets and deadlines.
- Significant experience of strategy development and implementation, business case development, and leading a change management agenda
- Strong financial management experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of the development and implementation of strategies within a continually changing highly complex environment
- Advanced technical and specialist knowledge in data and informatics
- Understanding of the structure and functioning of the NHS in Wales both from a management and clinical perspective
- Strong strategic leadership and vision
- Strong negotiating skills and evidence of creating consensus in potentially hostile environments
Desirable
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.
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).
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.
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).
