Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Medical Information Officer
The closing date is 28 August 2026

Job summary
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting Expressions of Interest from clinicians who are passionate about digital transformation, innovation and improving patient care through technology. The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) will play a key strategic leadership role within the Trust's digital leadership team, working in close partnership with the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO), Director of Digital and AI, and clinical leaders across the organisation to shape and deliver our digital vision. Together, the CMIO and CNIO will provide strong clinical leadership to ensure digital solutions support safe, effective and person-centred care for both patients and staff. If you are a Consultant, GP or SAS Doctor with an interest in informatics, service improvement and clinical leadership, we would welcome an expression of interest for this exciting opportunity to influence the future of care across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Please contact Mark Kelsey (mark.kelsey@nhs.net) and Ynez Symonds ( y.symonds@nhs.net ) for further information on the role. Closing date 28th August. Please note Mark Kelsey is away from 31st July -24th August.

Main duties of the job

• Providing strong clinical leadership of the strategic development, design and implementation of informatics and information technology across the organisation.
• Overseeing the strategic leadership of the procurement, development, deployment, reengineering, optimisation and integration of clinical information systems to ensure they support clinicians in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Provide visible and influential medical leadership for the Trust's digital and information strategy, proactively identifying, evaluating and leading the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital innovations, to support service transformation and continuous improvement
• Ensuring that the clinical organisation is maximising the use of technology and shared information to provide high quality, safe and effective care for service users.
• Ensuring that delivery of the technology and information changes appropriately balance the needs of:
  • Iimproving operational performance
  • Iimproving quality of care; reducing delays in the patient pathway
  • Meeting security and confidentiality needs
  • Enabling continuous improvement through monitoring and research to develop improved treatment methods
  • Extending patient choice and patient involvement.
• Specific leadership roles in a wide range of deployment and improvement projects across the full range of clinical information systems.

About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 348-MED-CORP-11988
Job locations: Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2RZ, United Kingdom

Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with GMC
• Current good standing registration with relevant professional body, maintenance of all revalidation requirements as necessary
• Compliance with the Seven Principles of Public Life.
• Management/Leadership Qualification or evidence of recent professional development or experience equivalent to post-doctorate level

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2RZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager: Mark Kelsey
Email: mark.kelsey@nhs.net
Phone: 02380835577