Job Summary
E-Care is the name we give to our ambitious digital transformation programme and the implementation of our electronic patient record across our 3 hospital sites which has been happening over the last 2 years. Our roadmap to get here was co‑created with our stakeholders and will continue to evolve. It underpins all our clinical activities with a comprehensive suite of digital solutions, engagement and training. E‑Care will touch every patient and clinician and will unify how we work with NHS partner organisations. The digital solutions will be used contemporaneously, delivering a comprehensive longitudinal shared care record. We will make the capability widely available to our patients, our clinicians and to partner organisations across the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly healthcare system. The underlying management information and data will be used to improve service, support decisions, plan, predict and respond and ultimately produce impactful research that will shape the future of medicine. This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring we are able to achieve this.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for a transformational and experienced registered nurse who can engage with large groups of service users and support them through significant change. The DCNIO will join the corporate nursing team and will help shape digital care locally, regionally and nationally. If you are professional and passionate about improving clinical outcomes through digital adoption and are a compassionate person then we urge you to apply.
You will be familiar with the development of service improvement plans, confident in advising board/senior teams on professional issues and able to engage with patients and key stakeholders. You will have outstanding communication and digital skills with knowledge of a wide range of digital solutions, including Electronic Patient Records used within large acute hospitals and good experience of the impact of using such clinical systems.
You will be confident in building rapport and credibility with digital, nursing and operational colleagues and communicate highly complex, sensitive, contentious information to groups of staff where there may be barriers and resistance to change.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the role and flexibility required to meet deadlines, so flexibility with regard to working hours is essential.
About Us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year.
We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research‑active organisation. The South West Clinical School in Cornwall promotes clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence‑based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Job Details
Date posted: 26 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 8a
Salary: Depending on experience (subject to banding)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 7 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 156-7701697
Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, TR3 1LJ
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for detailed responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working at a senior level in a digital role with a thorough understanding of its application to healthcare
Knowledge and understanding of digital clinical safety standards and legislation applicable to clinical systems
Proven track record for delivering key initiatives
Extensive experience of working as a senior nurse/midwife/AHP in a complex environment with operational management leading large or diverse teams
Understanding key issues facing the NHS
Experience of delivery of quality improvement programmes
Experience of project management
Qualifications
Registered nurse, midwife or AHP with valid registration
First degree in a health‑related subject
Evidence of continued personal and professional development
Clinical informatics qualification/study MSc (or working towards)
Desirable
Experience with the design and implementation of clinical IT systems
Completed leadership course
Coaching/mentoring experience
Project management qualification (Prince 2 or similar)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske, Truro, TR3 1LJ
Website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/
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