Interim Chief Digital & Data Officer; CDDO

Interim Chief Digital & Data Officer (CDDO)

The closing date is 04 June 2026.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has a clear vision to be a 'national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities'. As one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts, responsible for managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, we serve a population of over a million people. We aim to be exceptional in everything we do and this is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation committed to improvement and innovation – digital and data are integral to our mission.

As the Interim Chief Digital & Data Officer you will provide interim maternity leave cover for one year. You will lead the implementation of Digital and Data strategy, support the Organisational Strategy 'More than a Hospital' ), and ensure high quality, safe, and effective digital infrastructure and robust data security systems.

You will engage with clinical and non-clinical colleagues fostering a digital culture, capability and vision to transform service delivery and ensure benefits of digital and data-driven transformation are realized. These include:

• Influence, drive and expertise in digitalisation strategy, complex information systems, advanced technology, governance, and Cyber Security.
• Working at Executive-level within a large complex organisation delivering digital innovation.
• Developing complex business cases and investment strategies, working across professional and organisational boundaries, and contributing to strategic decision making.

The core areas of focus for the CDDO role are:

• Deliver a digital/data strategy aligned with Trust strategies and values, maximizing digital innovation and R&D opportunities.
• Provide assurance and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with NHS and statutory digital and data standards.
• Provide visible leadership to ICT, Digital and Performance and Informatics teams, ensuring growth and development.
• Create a data-driven improvement culture; use data to inform quality information.
• Lead engagement with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to build a digital culture and transform service delivery.
• Work closely with national, regional partners and networks to seek technology and investment opportunities.
• Represent the Trust regionally and nationally, influencing policy and delivery.
• Lead and chair the Trust Digital and Data Transformation Advisory Board.
• Lead and chair the Digital and Data Hospital Sub-Committee.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are proud of our employees and modern facilities, and are a worldwide leader in healthcare research and innovation.

We value diversity and promote fairness, respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy across the organisation.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Closing date:
Thursday 4th June 2026 (9.00am).

Final Assessment / Interviews:
Wednesday 1st July 2026.

Commencement:
End July 2026.

Hours of work: 7.5 hours per week.

There will be a requirement to be on-site; flexible working requests will be considered.