Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust's values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Clinical professional qualification and registration
• Undergraduate degree in a clinical or clinical informatics subject
• Evidence of on- going professional development
• Masters or equivalent combination of masters level education, specialist qualifications and experience
• Qualified Clinical Safety Officer or the willingness to undertake training

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate Informatics/IT Qualification/ health leadership Qualification.
• Experience of digital transformation Projects within the NHS

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive and up to date knowledge of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a community environment
• Extensive clinical and managerial knowledge of one or more specific area, including knowledge of relevant operational policies and procedures
• Previous NHS experience healthcare leadership
• Experienced operational management including, service delivery against specifications
• A track record of meeting challenging objectives in tight timeframes
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS policy and strategy and the clinical agendas with an ability to translate into local action.

Desirable criteria

• Proven track record of managing clinical elements of IT/Information projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of Information Governance, Standard Operating Procedures and other governance, national and professional standards of practice or other regulations
• Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation and deployment of clinical systems, informatics and associated technology
• Experience of working at a strategic level to drive improved clinical processes
• Experience of identifying, reporting and managing clinical risk in current process and acting to improve processes

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Leadership experience, with the ability to lead, manage and motivate staff into achieving a common goal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate fluently with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff, managerial staff and senior/board level executives, as well as with external suppliers
• Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations and work under significant pressure to achieve deadlines whilst managing frequent interruptions
• Ability to resolve problems and conflicts by making informed decisions based on complex facts from a range of sources as well as the ability to manage challenging situations with staff, patients and visitors such as aggression, grief, anger etc.
• Drive to achieve high quality work with significant attention to detail.

Desirable criteria

• Exceptional organisational and strategic level logistics planning skills
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to impart complex information and knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
• Familiarity of Project management and/or change leadership

Key Attributes

Essential criteria

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the programme (i.e. working weekends or nights during project go-live and cutover periods as required)
• Able to work across all CLCH sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust