NHS Highland is seeking an outstanding and visionary digital leader to shape and deliver our Digital and Information Systems agenda across one of Scotland’s most complex and geographically diverse health systems. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across the Highlands through digital transformation and innovation.
Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership across digital services, IT, information governance, cyber security, and data protection. You will lead a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team delivering services to more than 200 sites, and hold responsibility for a £16.7m revenue budget and £1.25m capital programme.
This pivotal role sits at the heart of NHS Highland’s ambition to deliver a healthier future for the people we serve. We are looking for a credible, inspiring leader with the vision, energy, and resilience to drive change at scale, and the ability to lead confidently within a complex and evolving system.
As Associate Director of Digital and Information Systems, you will set strategic direction and provide leadership that enables continuous improvement across NHS Highland. Your focus will be on harnessing digital transformation and innovation to deliver safe, sustainable, integrated, and modern health and social care services that truly meet the needs of our population.
This is a significant senior leadership opportunity within an ambitious Health Board, working alongside a committed and supportive executive and leadership team. We are seeking an experienced Digital and IT professional with a strong track record of managing complexity, influencing at senior level, and delivering meaningful change in large organisations.
We are committed to our values and to attracting the very best talent. If you believe you can bring the leadership, expertise, and passion needed to help shape the future of digital health and care in the Highlands, we would be delighted to receive your application.
About You:
You will be a high‑impact leader with substantial experience at a senior corporate level in a complex organisation, with a proven track record of delivering major IT/digital programmes. You will bring strong strategic thinking, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to lead high‑performing teams. A Masters‑level qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential.
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the digital future of health and care across an organisation committed to innovation, integration and continuous improvement.
To discuss this opportunity further please contact David Park, Deputy Chief Executive; email: david.park1@nhs.scot.
Interviews for this post are planned for week commencing 18th May.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
* Care and compassion
* Dignity and respect
* Openness, honesty and responsibility
* Quality and teamwork
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