Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO)

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in.

Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO)

Band 8d

Main area Chief Clinical Information Officer Grade Band 8d Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 824-CORP-8186544

Site Parsons Green Health Centre Town London Salary £103,102 - £117,560 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 31/08/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston - as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician to help shape the future of healthcare across one of London’s largest community healthcare providers.

Working closely with the Chief Information Officer and clinical leaders across the Trust, you will help ensure digital technology, data, innovation and artificial intelligence are used safely and effectively to improve patient outcomes, staff experience and service delivery.

As a clinical digital leader, you will connect clinical practice with digital transformation, ensuring the needs of patients and frontline staff inform our approach. You will contribute to the Trust’s digital strategy, champion innovation and support transformational programmes that enable safer, more effective and integrated care including as the Trust Clinical safety Officer.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups who are under-represented in our workforce.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide clinical leadership across digital transformation, ensuring patient and staff perspectives inform digital initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s digital strategy and support the adoption of innovative technologies.
• Lead and support transformational programmes that improve safety, effectiveness, integration and experience of care.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, digital and operational leaders to translate clinical needs into effective digital solutions.
• Act as the Trust’s Clinical Safety Officer (CSO), providing expert leadership and assurance on the safe design, implementation and use of digital systems and technologies.
• Apply your experience in clinical governance, risk management and leading change to support innovation while maintaining high standards of patient safety.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education/Qualifcation

• Educated to master’s level or equivalent level of experience and training.
• Registered healthcare professional (Nurse or AHP) or Dr registered with the GMC
• NHS Digital – Clinical Risk Management training on safety standards, SCCI0129 and SCCI0160 (e-learning +/- foundation course)
• Master's level degree in either informatics, business analysis or process re‑engineering, or equivalent (or relevant experience)

Experience

• Experience of being able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and informatics targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload. Experience in developing and implementing strategy, policy and change or innovation projects in specialist areas, which impact across a health economy.
• Experience of presenting and communicating complex information about risks and issues to a senior audience in a clear and concise manner
• Experience and a track record of leading and managing complex initiatives in a fast moving and high-pressure environment.
• Experience of direct responsibility for budget management and monitoring including setting programme budgets to ensure cost effective digital investment

Skills and Knowledge

• Leadership of, or active involvement in, at least one major recent digital project (such as EPR) to improve care quality
• High level influencing skills: able to persuade clinicians to engage with, implement and embed change to achieve successful outcomes
• Excellent communication skills: able to express complicated, multistranded concepts in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing and in a multi‑ professional environment
• Expert knowledge in the development of NHS strategy, policy and guidance and of associated policy.
• Ability to analyse and interpret in depth health information and to ensure the effectiveness of initiatives and programmes and to consider diverse and different opinion to reach conclusions or consensus. The ability to lead meetings, prioritise tasks and resolve conflicts
• Good understanding of the current social and political environment and of Clinical and Corporate Governance issues

Other

• Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working

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.

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 clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applications on time to avoid disappointment.