Job Description

Are you a senior Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a passion for digital innovation and excellence in cancer care?

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking AHP to spearhead digital transformation across our Trust. Working closely with the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) and Head of Therapies, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital healthcare for AHPs in oncology.

What we're looking for:

A senior AHP with substantial experience in oncology or cancer care Strong understanding of the diverse roles of AHPs in oncology Proven leadership in digital transformation or service improvement Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why join us?

The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre, committed to pioneering research, innovation, and patient-centred care. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Tamsin Elwood, Chief Nursing Information Officer: tamsin.elwood@rmh.nhs.uk



The post holder will serve as a member of the CNIO team and will be the Allied Health Professional (AHP) Lead the Digital Transformation Programme and Head of Therapies, which will include (but is not limited to) the Digital Health Record (DHR) Programme, Radiology systems, unified communications and innovative new technology.



Act as lead liaison between clinicians, RM Digital, IT systems administrators and the DHR Programme team. They will be responsible for compliance with all AHP related standards, protocols and guidelines set either by the trust or nationally. Review and approve clinical content for the development of new content to promote quality initiatives for both RM Digital, Radiology Systems and the DHR programme. Working collaboratively with our partners, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Epic. Champion digital innovation and transformation for AHP services across the Trust Collaborate with clinical and digital leaders to embed digital solutions into oncology care pathways Represent AHPs in strategic digital programmes and Trust-wide initiatives Drive improvements in patient outcomes, safety, and experience through digital enablement

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.



At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.



At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification:



To lead and drive digital innovation for allied health professionals, ensuring digital literacy and adoption of technological solutions to support quality and efficiency of care To lead a digital maturity assessment for AHPs to evaluate the current state of digital capabilities and inform the creation of a AHPs digital roadmap To lead the creation and implementation of a digital strategy for AHPs to ensure adoption of appropriate digital models of care to enhance quality and performance of our professionals Collaborate with the CNIO, DCNIO, IOs, CCIOs and other RMH clinical IT champions, to design future clinical and research processes and workflows, within DHR. Promote the adoption of digital working for the benefit of patients, allied health professionals, nurses, doctors, and other multidisciplinary care providers. Develop, maintain and support a trust wide Digital Champions team, to maintain staff development with adoption of new systems. * Provide subject matter expertise to support future development and implementation of the digital transformation programmes.