Job Description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is seeking a Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) to lead digital transformation across our integrated mental health, community and specialist services.



This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of patient care at the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic health ecosystems, working alongside world-class academic, clinical, and digital partners.



The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on clinical practice. You will champion clinically-led digital innovation, ensure safe and inclusive digital solutions, and act as a trusted advisor to the Board. You'll also help drive system-wide digital collaborations.



We welcome applications from senior clinicians (medical or non-medical) with strong informatics leadership experience and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through technology, data, and co-designed innovation.



The post holder will undertake regular clinical duties equivalent to 4 Programmed Activities (PAs) for a consultant or 0.4 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) for non-medical staff.



The clinical component will be tailored to the candidate's background and professional interests, and agreed with the relevant Clinical Director and the Chief Medical Officer. Clinical work may be undertaken in mental health, physical health, or specialist services.



The post holder must be clinically competent and professionally registered (e.g., GMC specialist register, NMC, HCPC) and meet Trust standards for revalidation, CPD, supervision, and appraisal. The clinical component is substantive, not honorary, and the post holder is expected to deliver direct patient care.



Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.



Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.



To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.



Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.



Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.



For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.



Strategic Digital Leadership



Provide clinical leadership to develop and implement the Trust's Digital Strategy in alignment with the 'What Good Looks Like' framework.

Act as a key clinical adviser to the Trust Board and executive leadership on digital health, AI, automation, and technology-enabled care.

Represent the Trust in system-wide digital initiatives across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System.

Represent the Trust in national, regional and local digital transformation projects.

Support the delivery of national policies and strategies driving NHS digitisation, including the recently launched 'Fit for the Future: 10 year Health Plan for England'



Clinical Informatics and Safety



Lead the development and implementation of safe, usable, and effective digital clinical systems.

Oversee clinical safety governance in line with NHS Digital safety standards (DCB0129/0160).

Champion the use of data and digital tools to enhance clinical quality, patient safety, and outcomes.

Serve as clinical lead or Senior Responsible Officer for major digital programmes (e.g., EPR optimisation, AI pilots, remote monitoring tools).

Work in partnership with the Trust's Cambridge Children's Hospital digital lead to contribute to the development and implementation of the EPR and broader digital innovation programme within the new children's hospital.



Workforce Development & Capability Building



Promote the development of clinical informatics skills across all professional groups within the Trust, including analysts and clinicians. .

Mentor and support aspiring clinical informaticians across all professional groups.

Lead initiatives to build digital literacy and capability among clinical staff, supporting CPD and career development.

Support the integration of digital skills into clinical education.



Engagement & Change Leadership



Act as a visible and accessible digital leader across all services and professions.



Ensure meaningful co-design and engagement with service users, carers, and patients in all aspects of digital and service transformation. Work collaboratively with clinicians and digital teams to align transformation efforts with frontline clinical needs and best practice.

Support change management efforts by translating clinical needs into digital requirements and vice versa.



Equity & Inclusion



Promote digital inclusion and equity in service design and access for patients .

Champion the ethical use of health technologies including AI, predictive analytics, and automation.

Ensure that digital solutions meet the needs of diverse populations and vulnerable groups.



Research, Innovation and Partnerships



Support clinical research and improvement projects involving digital health or data science.

Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop digital solutions aligned to the Trust's clinical strategy.

Key Working relationships for CCIO role:

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Executive (CEO)

Executive Team

Executive Digital and Clinical Leadership (CDIO, CMO, CNIO, SIRO)

Operational and Clinical Directorate Teams

Digital Services, Data & Analytics, Clinical Systems, and Transformation Teams

ICS Digital Programme Leads and Regional Partners

Faculty of Clinical Informatics, national informatics bodies and national CCIO/CIO networks

Service Users, Carers, and Co-production Groups



Key Responsibilities - Clinical Role and General



Specific clinical responsibilities will be agreed in consultation with the relevant Clinical Director, based on the postholder's professional discipline, specialty, and substantive role.



Medical practitioners will be expected to practise in accordance with the General Medical Council's Good Medical Practice . Practitioners from other professional backgrounds will adhere to the equivalent standards set by their respective regulatory bodies.

Generic responsibilities relevant to all clinicians include:

Quality and Patient Safety



Provide and champion safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care in all areas of responsibility

Promote safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

Implement NICE and other statutory guidance where relevant

Ensure infection prevention and control standards are met

Contribute to the Trust's quality, governance, and risk management processes

Report incidents and support organisational learning

Contribute to Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) responses

Adhere to information governance, confidentiality, and data protection policies

Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, standards, and best practice

Maintain awareness of the collective responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients/carers visitors, and staff, in line with health and safety regulations and organisational policies.