Chief Clinical Information Officer | North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer:
North West Ambulance Service
Location:
North West, M14 7LU
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
20/06/2026
About this job
Lead Digital Transformation That Transforms Care At North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS), we are on an ambitious journey to deliverthe right care, at the right time, in the right place
- every time As we progress our2026–2031 Strategy, digital transformation and data-driven care are central to how we improve outcomes, reduce inequality, and build a sustainable urgent and emergency care system.
We are now seeking an exceptionalChief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO)to lead this transformation from a clinical perspective.
This is a pivotal clinical leadership role, working in partnership with the Chief Information Officer to shape and deliver NWAS’ digital future.
You will providestrategic clinical leadership for digital transformation, ensuring technology, data, and innovation directly improve patient safety, clinical quality, and operational performance.
You will be at the forefront of delivering a digitally enabled care model, helping NWAS:
- Use data and digital tools to improve clinical decision-making and outcomes
- Enable more coordinated and responsive care pathways across systems
- Embed continuous innovation and improvement into frontline practice
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West.
NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England.
It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Responsibilities
- Drive Digital Transformation
- Lead the clinical design and adoption of digital systems and data-enabled care
- Ensure digital initiatives directly support safer, more effective, and more equitable care
- Champion innovation, horizon scanning emerging technologies and translating them into real-world impact
- Shape Strategic Direction
- Co‑lead the Trust’s Digital Roadmap, aligning with national NHS priorities and local system needs
- Embed digital transformation across all services, ensuring integration with clinical and operational strategies
- Enable Data-Driven Care
- Drive a culture where data, analytics and insight inform clinical and operational decisions
- Ensure clinical safety, governance and information stewardship are embedded in all digital developments
- Lead Cultural Change
- Act as a visible clinical ambassador for digital transformation
- Build digital capability and literacy across the workforce
- Engage clinicians and operational teams as active partners in change
- Influence Beyond the Trust
- Represent NWAS regionally and nationally, shaping system-wide digital health development
- Build partnerships across Integrated Care Systems to support joined-up, technology-enabled care
Qualifications
- Is a registered healthcare professional with significant leadership experience in urgent and emergency care
- Has a strong track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and service redesign
- Can bridge clinical, operational and digital domains with credibility and influence
- Demonstrates strategic thinking, innovation, and systems leadership
- Is passionate about improving patient outcomes through technology and data
Additional Information
Assessment Centre's for this role will be held on 12th June 2026 and will be conducted in person.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026.
