Job summary
Join us at the Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust as our Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) - a pivotal role at the heart of our senior leadership team. As we embark on the implementation of our new Electronic Patient Record (EPR), this role is key to shaping a digitally empowered future for our patients, staff, and clinical teams.
Working alongside our Chief Clinical Information Officer and EPR Assistant Director of Operations, you will be the Trust's principal nursing digital advisor and the main point of contact for nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals on all digital matters. You will champion the integration of technology with clinical care, ensuring digital solutions enhance outcomes, efficiency, and the patient experience.
We are looking for passionate, forward-thinking nursing leaders with a proven track record in clinical engagement and delivering digital initiatives. You will inspire a culture where clinical excellence meets innovation, helping us stay at the forefront of orthopaedic care and digital transformation. This is your opportunity to make a real, tangible difference to the lives of patients and staff across our Trust
Main duties of the job
The Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) is a senior nursing leader who supports the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme and Digital Strategy in partnership with the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO). The role focuses on:
* Nursing lead on the EPR Programme
* Ensuring clinical engagement and adoption of digital technologies.
* Driving continuous improvement in clinical processes to enhance patient outcomes and efficiency.
* Developing clinical information standards that strengthen the Trust's digital capabilities.
* Leading nursing input into technology enabled change to maximise patient safety, quality of care and operational effectiveness.
* Identifying and evaluating new models of care supported by digital solutions.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document for full list of details on the main responsibilities for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document for full list of details on the main responsibilities for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (NMC) educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
* Post graduate qualification in informatics/leadership/quality improvement or equivalent experience
* Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to Digital health/clinical informatics
Desirable
* Qualified Clinical Safety Officer DCB160 (responsible for signing off Digital Health Systems)
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
* Recognised qualification in Informatics
* Programme/Project management qualification (e.g. MSP/PRINCE2/Agile)
Experience
Essential
* Considerable experience as a practicing, senior clinician within an acute hospital
* Experience of working at a senior leadership level, demonstrating a record of achievement
* Experience and knowledge of the wider NHS Informatics agenda
* Experience of leading the introduction of clinical information systems
Desirable
* Experience of working in a range of clinical settings
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Highly skilled at project management and organisational change
* Knowledge of the current major clinical workflow and pathways in the Trust
* Knowledge of National Digital Health Policy and nursing informatics strategy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (NMC) educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
* Post graduate qualification in informatics/leadership/quality improvement or equivalent experience
* Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to Digital health/clinical informatics
Desirable
* Qualified Clinical Safety Officer DCB160 (responsible for signing off Digital Health Systems)
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
* Recognised qualification in Informatics
* Programme/Project management qualification (e.g. MSP/PRINCE2/Agile)
Experience
Essential
* Considerable experience as a practicing, senior clinician within an acute hospital
* Experience of working at a senior leadership level, demonstrating a record of achievement
* Experience and knowledge of the wider NHS Informatics agenda
* Experience of leading the introduction of clinical information systems
Desirable
* Experience of working in a range of clinical settings
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Highly skilled at project management and organisational change
* Knowledge of the current major clinical workflow and pathways in the Trust
* Knowledge of National Digital Health Policy and nursing informatics strategy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
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