Interim Head of Informatics / Deputy CDIO

Description:

We are working with a NHS organisation who are seeking to appoint an interim Head of Informatics / Deputy CDIO. The role will be for 3-6 months and will pay c£500 per day.

Key responsibilities will include:

Guide and manage teams responsible for analysis, business intelligence, and technical development, with a focus on improving overall performance and ensuring the delivery of high-quality information;
Provide clear direction and effective leadership for digital change initiatives, overseeing activities related to business analysis, systems management, and integration, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness;
Utilise expert knowledge to deliver NHS standards, operational performance, and integrated reporting, ensuring that the organisation complies with regulatory requirements and delivers accurate performance reports that contribute to organisational success;
Offer a comprehensive performance and informatics service tailored to meet the specific business needs of the organisation. Support senior staff in understanding and utilising performance data, fostering evidence-based decision-making for improved outcomes;
Take the lead in ensuring that service levels, performance targets, and ongoing system development align with the Digital Plan and overarching strategic objectives;
Develop strategic digital capability plans, reference architectures, and detailed roadmaps that serve as vital blueprints for the digital transformation journey;
Oversee a diverse portfolio of Digital Services, continuously assessing their effectiveness, aligning them with organisational objectives;
Provide technical leadership and establish effective governance frameworks to ensure the successful delivery of digital capabilities;
Assume responsibility for managing and controlling changes to existing information systems, proactively identifying potential challenges, and closely monitoring the progress of implementation to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance;
Foster strong relationships and collaboration with stakeholders, including partners and suppliers, fostering effective project delivery, leveraging external expertise, and promoting innovation within the organisation.
Serve as the primary technical authority in areas such as data management, informatics, and integration. Make informed decisions and effectively communicate recommendations to guide the organisations technical direction and facilitate cross-functional understanding.

The ideal candidate will have:

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area;
Understanding of digital service leadership, strategic development, operational management and processes;
Understanding of digital service performance, metrics, incident and change management practices;
Data governance, management and quality management skillsets;
MI, BI and reporting skillsets;
Understanding of public sector performance management, eg. CQUINs, KPIs;
Information analysis and analytics, and their use in trend analysis;
Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusions.
If you are interested in this role, please email me on (url removed) with your latest CV included, along with your availability and expected rate in line with the above.

If you do not receive a response within 72 hours (3 working days) of receipt, please assume that on this particular occasion, your application did not meet the client’s requirements for this specific role