Chief Digital and Transformation Officer
The closing date is 06 April 2026
We are inviting applications for a new role on our NHS executive team to lead the digital and transformation agenda for Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, serving Derbyshire and Derby. This role will lead the strategic integration of digital, data, technology and organisational change unlocking new capabilities, driving innovation and transforming how we deliver services for the benefit of the patients and communities we serve.
The Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) provides strategic leadership to ensure technology, innovation and service redesign are fully aligned with Trust priorities and wider system objectives.
The postholder will act as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Cyber Security Lead, providing assurance to the Board that digital infrastructure, information governance and cyber security arrangements are robust, secure and future–focused.
This is a high‑profile executive leadership role requiring strong Board level credibility, influence and the ability to lead complex change in partnership with key stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Key Priorities
Board level leadership Contribute as a full Trust Board member, shaping strategy, providing expert advice and constructive challenge on digital, data and transformation matters.
Transformation and service redesign Lead large‑scale transformation programmes that enable new models of care, digital innovation, agile working and service sustainability.
Digital and data strategy Develop and deliver the Trust’s digital and IMT strategy, ensuring systems support safe, effective and efficient care and high‑quality decision making.
Information governance and cyber security Fulfil statutory responsibilities as CIO and SIRO, ensuring strong data protection, information governance and cyber resilience.
Partnership and system working Build strong relationships across the Joined Up Care Derbyshire system to support collaborative transformation and shared digital ambition.
Financial stewardship Provide strategic oversight of digital and transformation investment, ensuring value for money and long‑term organisational benefit.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in peoples own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the requirements of this role as detailed in the job description and person specification to georgina.hanson2@nhs.net. The covering letter should also include salary expectations.
Applications should be authored by the applicant and demonstrate personal reflection on the role and organisation. Submissions that appear to be wholly or largely generated using artificial intelligence tools may not be progressed.
Person Specification
Experience
Experience of leading large‑scale organisational change and transformation
Experience of partnership working and cross‑organisational collaboration
Digital, data and technology leadership
Experience in managing teams, budgets and complex projects
Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of NHS and social care operating environments
Influential and motivational leadership
Strong communication and influencing skills
Effective chairing and stakeholder management
Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office
Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under pressure
Qualifications
Inclusion on an appropriate specialist register or equivalent senior level experience
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.
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
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