Job Title: Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) Location: UK – Fully Remote
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
Day Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience)
We are representing a UK-based healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of the NHS. Our flagship product is an asset tracking platform that enables hospitals and healthcare providers to locate essential medical equipment swiftly and effortlessly. We are on a mission to help the NHS work smarter, not harder — and we are seeking a strategic, passionate CIO to lead this initiative.
This is not your typical CIO role. Your primary focus will be on time savings – helping NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) adopt a solution that makes a measurable difference to staff workload and system efficiency.
Oversee data security, interoperability, and scalability.
Support the development of strong business cases for NHS adoption using real-world data and pilot results.
Help internal teams refine the product and strategy based on NHS feedback and needs.
Work closely with the CEO, Product, Commercial, and Legal teams to align tech delivery with business goals.
Represent the company in NHS innovation forums, digital transformation groups, and potential bid processes.
Experience working with or within the NHS in a digital or IT leadership role.
Strong understanding of NHS structures, digital priorities, and stakeholder groups.
Available to start quickly and work independently in a fully remote setup.
Experience in health tech, asset tracking, RFID, or similar digital platforms.
Previous involvement in NHS procurement or digital transformation programmes.