Deputy Chief Information Officer in London

Job summaryThe Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional Deputy Chief Information Officer to help shape and deliver the future of digital health and care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.This is a rare opportunity to lead a large complex technology service at a pivotal point in our digital transformation. Working across organisational boundaries, you will help ensure that our technology is resilient, responsive and focused on improving care for the people and communities we serve.About Cornwall IT ServicesCornwall IT Services is a shared digital technology and information service employing over 250 people and managing annual budgets exceeding 10 million in revenue and 5 million in capital investment.The service supports a diverse health and care community, including:Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust;Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust;Kernow Health Community Interest Company, including NHS 111 and acute general practice services;NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly;primary care;partner health and care organisations across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; andselected services in Devon.This breadth makes the role significantly more than a traditional technology leadership position. It offers the opportunity to influence digital strategy, service delivery and transformation across an integrated health and care system.Flexible hybrid working across CornwallMain duties of the jobAs Deputy Chief Information Officer, you will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, secure and resilient services while leading an ambitious portfolio of technology transformation.You will provide strategic and operational leadership across service delivery, technical services and digital programmes. You will oversee major investment, strengthen performance and value for money, and build trusted relationships with clinicians, operational leaders, executives and partners.Working closely with the Chief Information Officer, you will:lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of Cornwall IT Services, providing leadership, support and development to a large multidisciplinary digital workforceshape and deliver technology strategies and transformation programmes across the Trusts and the wider health and care systemoversee a complex portfolio of digital programmes, capital investment and business casesensure that technology services are safe, secure, resilient and responsive to the needs of patients, clinicians and partner organisationsestablish clear priorities and provide effective assurance on performance, delivery, finance, risk and benefitsdevelop strong and transparent service-level agreements that demonstrate performance and value for moneydeputise for the Executive Chief Information Officer across both Trusts and, where required, at wider system, regional and national meetingsAbout usRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:Royal Cornwall Hospital in TruroSt Michael's Hospital in HayleWest Cornwall Hospital in PenzanceAs a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.DetailsDate posted04 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 9Salary 112,782 to 129,783 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number156-8341403Job locationsRoyal Cornwall HospitalTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. Job description Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to Master's degree or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/or experienceEvidence of continuous professional developmentMembership of a relevant informatics professional bodyPRINCE qualifiedMSP qualifiedInformatics professional registration e.g. CEng, CITP, FEDIP Advanced Practitioner, or CHCIODesirableManagement qualificationChange Management qualificationBetter Business Case Practitioner Experience EssentialSignificant experience of working in a senior management position in ITSignificant experience of leading, planning and managing programmes and projectsSignificant experience of working and engaging with a variety of senior staffSignificant experience of design and development of large scale digital business cases and plans (5m+)Experience of change management approaches within the healthcare environmentExperience of procurement processes including significant business case developmentEvidence of successfully delivering multimillion pound business casesEvidence of successfully managing supplier relationships and contractsEvidence of Board level engagement and influencingDesirableExperience of working within the health sectorExperience of working in the commercial sector Knowledge EssentialKnowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes and projectsKnowledge of the Informatics functionKnowledge of change management approaches within the healthcare environmentKnowledge of programme and project managementGovernance, risk appraisal and management of riskDesirableKnowledge of the structure and functioning of the NHS Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to Master's degree or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/or experienceEvidence of continuous professional developmentMembership of a relevant informatics professional bodyPRINCE qualifiedMSP qualifiedInformatics professional registration e.g. CEng, CITP, FEDIP Advanced Practitioner, or CHCIODesirableManagement qualificationChange Management qualificationBetter Business Case Practitioner Experience EssentialSignificant experience of working in a senior management position in ITSignificant experience of leading, planning and managing programmes and projectsSignificant experience of working and engaging with a variety of senior staffSignificant experience of design and development of large scale digital business cases and plans (5m+)Experience of change management approaches within the healthcare environmentExperience of procurement processes including significant business case developmentEvidence of successfully delivering multimillion pound business casesEvidence of successfully managing supplier relationships and contractsEvidence of Board level engagement and influencingDesirableExperience of working within the health sectorExperience of working in the commercial sector Knowledge EssentialKnowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes and projectsKnowledge of the Informatics functionKnowledge of change management approaches within the healthcare environmentKnowledge of programme and project managementGovernance, risk appraisal and management of riskDesirableKnowledge of the structure and functioning of the NHSDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustAddressRoyal Cornwall HospitalTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustAddressRoyal Cornwall HospitalTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomEmployer's website