Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, with more than 5,300 staff delivering over 100 clinical services across 14 London boroughs and Hertfordshire. Guided by our new strategy, Healthy Neighbourhoods, Thriving Communities, and recently awarded Advanced Foundation Trust status, we are committed to shaping the future of neighbourhood health services, improving population health outcomes, and delivering great care closer to home. We are now seeking to appoint our first Chief Digital Officer, a new Board-level role that will play a central part in transforming how digital technology, data and innovation support patients, communities and colleagues. Reporting directly to James Benson, Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Digital Officer will provide strategic leadership for the Trust’s digital agenda and help position CLCH as a national exemplar in out-of-hospital care.

The Chief Digital Officer will provide vision and leadership across digital transformation, information management, analytics and technology, ensuring that digital capability is fully aligned with the Trust’s strategic ambitions. Working closely with Executive colleagues, clinicians and partners across integrated care systems, local government and national bodies, the postholder will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious digital strategy, oversee the effective management of digital and information services, and champion the adoption of new technologies, including AI, to enhance productivity and improve patient experience across our estate and beyond. They will also lead the Trust’s approach to data and analytics, support the development of neighbourhood health datasets, and represent CLCH at regional and national level to influence and advance the wider digital agenda.

The successful candidate will bring significant Board or senior leadership experience gained within a complex environment, bringing some understanding of the healthcare space, together with a proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes and leading multidisciplinary teams. They will possess deep expertise in digital strategy, information governance, cyber security, business intelligence and data-driven decision-making, alongside the ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Politically astute and commercially aware, they will combine strategic thinking with a strong focus on delivery and benefits realisation. They will be an inclusive and compassionate leader who embodies the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion and Empowerment and who is committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing organisation at a pivotal moment in its development and to shape the future of digital healthcare across London and beyond. The Chief Digital Officer will have the opportunity to influence change at local, regional and national levels, ensuring that digital innovation delivers meaningful improvements for patients, staff and communities. We are particularly keen to attract applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of the populations we serve and who share our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to CLCH on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference ZAWLH. Alternatively email belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Monday 06 July.