Job overview

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides senior leadership for the delivery, performance and operational resilience of all digital, technology and information services across the Trust. Reporting to the Executive Director of Digital and Transformation, the CIO is responsible for translating strategic digital priorities into robust delivery plans and ensuring the safe, reliable and cost effective operation of the Trust’s digital estate. 
The CIO leads the full spectrum of digital operations, including infrastructure, cyber security, clinical and corporate systems, data platforms, service management and digital continuity. The postholder ensures that all digital services are modern, secure, responsive and aligned to the needs of clinical services, operational teams and the wider organisation. 
The role oversees a function of c.100 staff and a combined capital and revenue budget of approximately £16m. The CIO will build strong relationships across the Trust and the local health and care system to ensure that digital services, data and technology are integrated with clinical pathways, transformation programmes, financial sustainability plans and ICS-wide digital priorities.

Main duties of the job

A core responsibility is delivering measurable improvements in patient care, colleague experience and organisational productivity through high-quality digital services. The CIO ensures compliance with all statutory, regulatory and information governance requirements, provides senior assurance to the Executive Team and Board, and drives operational excellence, risk management and continuous improvement across the Trust’s digital capability.

Working for our organisation

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!