YOU MAKE US MORE

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust At Moorfields, peoples sight mattersand so do the people who make it possible. For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence. We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether its pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, were united by one missiondelivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale. And were just getting started. Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roofenabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before. Could you be part of this future? Make us more. Job Overview We are now recruiting to our Chief Information Officer (CIO) role where you will be a key member of the Trusts senior management team (non-voting member of the Trust Board). Building on the existing systems, we are looking for someone who can drive digital innovation and serve as a change agent to enable clinically led digital transformation. You will provide a strategic Digital Technology vision for the Trust The next two years are exciting ones for us as we focus on the rollout of the Meditech electronic patient record (Moorconnect) and the construction and opening of the new centre for eye health in Camden (currently referred to as Oriel). This CIO role will play a key role in delivering both of these major programmes. Main duties of the job As CIO you will work as a technology partner and will leverage Digital Technology to add value and enhance the Trusts use of computer-based systems. We are looking for someone who can lead on all aspects of client facing technology implementations and support and can provide vision and leadership to ensure that the Trusts information technology keeps pace with prevailing trends both within healthcare and the wider technology community. In this role you will also lead on the wider information and informatics agenda and develop systems and process that enhance structured data capture for use in the organisation. You will also lead on developing and setting the strategic digital agenda within the Trust and the wider stakeholder communities of education and research. We are looking for someone who is used to working in a service-driven role who understands how to manage systems and technologies in a mixed environment of in house teams, shared services and out-sourced partners. Using your experience, and a strong strategic and commercial understanding of technology and how it impacts a complex organisation, you will set and enhance service and governance objectives within the Trust. Working for our organisation Whats in it for You? At Moorfields, we invest in youyour growth, your wellbeing, your future. Youll Join a Flexible, Supportive Organisation Offering Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement) Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme 24/7 independent counselling support Career-long learning and development opportunities Excellent transport connections Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet. We are anticipating to interview for this role week commencing 11th or 18th of August. The interview process will include stakeholder session s. RRP premia may be available for exceptional candidates. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Kindly find the job description and responsibilities on the attached Job Description document. Main Responsibilities Strategy Direction and management of Digital Technology Emergency and business continuity planning Corporate and other responsibilities

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Degree level education or equivalent experience Management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria Higher degree

Knowledge and experience Essential criteria Significant senior management experience in an NHS or comparable complex healthcare environment Effective working with Board-level colleagues and senior clinicians Well developed and demonstrable leadership and communication skills with a wide range of staff

Desirable criteria Experience of working at Board level

Skills And Abilities Essential criteria Ability to think strategically Good influencing and negotiation skills

Values, attitudes and personal qualities Essential criteria Familiar with, and committed to, the principles and values of the NHS Resilient, resourceful, able to manage conflict and to work in a pressurised environment

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond. Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net. https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download JD &PS _ CIO (PDF, 320.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB) MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)

Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Jon Spencer Job title Chief Operating Officer Email address j.spencer8@nhs.net Telephone number 020 7253 3411 #J-18808-Ljbffr