Chief Digital Information OfficerNHS
Job summary
Chief Digital & Information Officer Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the world's leading children's hospitals, renowned for delivering specialist care to children and young people with rare, complex and life-limiting conditions.
We are now seeking an outstanding Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) to join our leadership team at a pivotal moment in the Trust's evolution. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the CDIO will lead our Digital, Data, ICT and AI functions, ensuring technology, data and innovation are embedded as core enablers of clinical excellence, research, operational performance and service transformation.
This is a unique opportunity to help realise our ambition to be at the forefront of digital healthcare and become a leading adopter of emerging technologies, including Agentic AI, whilst translating innovation into meaningful and measurable improvements for patients, families and staff.
How to Apply Please note we are working on this appointment in partnership with GatenbySanderson - to apply, please follow the below link and read the 'How to Apply' guidance:
https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe134368/Chief-Digital-Information-Officer/
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a proven senior leader with significant experience of leading large-scale digital, data and technology transformation within complex organisations. You will bring a strong track record in developing high-performing teams, delivering change through influence and partnership, and creating cultures where people are empowered, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.
Deep expertise in digital strategy, information governance, cyber security and data-driven improvement will be essential, alongside a sophisticated understanding of AI governance, ethical deployment, assurance and risk management. Above all, you will be a values-led leader whose approach reflects GOSH's recently refreshed Values - recognising that collaboration,respectandcuriosity are fundamental to sustained success.
World class care requires world class leadership: this is an exceptional opportunity to join GOSH and lead our Digital, data and AI teams at one of the most exciting, stretching, periods in our evolution. If you have the vision, credibility and leadership capability to build on an already outstanding digital and innovation platform, challenge established thinking and help shape the future of child health on a national and global stage, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job description
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment.
Please note: vacancy will close at 9.00am on Friday 11th September 2026.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.