This is a 3PA Locum appointment for a Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) in Digital & IT. The focus of the post is to lead clinical, academic and commercial partnerships based on research, focussed on real‑world health data. Experience with large clinical data sets, for example those of cancer patients, is desirable. The post will be available from August 2026 for a period of 12 months and will be based at St James’s, reporting directly to the CDIO. This is a rare opportunity for a strategic thinker to make a real difference at one of the country’s largest and busiest NHS trusts.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees currently in a training programme within the UK. Applicants should have established experience in clinical, academic and commercial partnerships based on research, focussed on real‑world health data. Experience with large clinical data sets, for example those of cancer patients, is desirable. Excellent communication and team working skills, and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will achieve this through the delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities, guided by The Leeds Way values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact: Steve Bush, CCIO/EM Consultant – stephenbush@nhs.net; EA: Lynda.bradley@nhs.net.
Why you should join our Team
DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us. DIT is responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight, and everything in between.
What you will bring to the role
- Proven ability to lead clinical, academic and commercial partnerships based on research focused on real‑world health data.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders within and outside the organisation and in a multi‑professional environment.
- On the Specialist Register, or within six months of admission.
- Registered with the relevant professional body for clinical specialty (e.g. Royal College of Physicians).
- Ability to provide a strategic overview of the development of informatics systems to support high quality care and organisational effectiveness.
- Strong clinical leadership, capable of listening, responding and influencing senior clinical staff.
- Ability to present and operate at Board level.
- Passionate about informatics as a tool to drive quality of clinical care and support professional practice.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what makes us different from other trusts. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. We are committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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