The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Clinical Information Officer (Nursing and AHP)
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Chief Clinical Information Officer (Nursing and AHP)
Chief Clinical Information Officer – Senior Leadership Role
The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At The Christie, we deliver world-class cancer care, research, and support. Now more than ever, integrating clinical leadership with digital transformation is pivotal. Our Chief Clinical Information Officer (Chief CIO) will drive strategic vision at the intersection of clinical practice and digital innovation, ensuring our technology empowers excellence in patient care, safety, and research.
About the Role
The Chief Clinical Information Officer (Nursing & Allied Healthcare Professionals - AHP) will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions for modern healthcare. This is a high-visibility leadership role at the heart of digital transformation, working across clinical, operational, and senior teams to optimise digital systems ensuring they align with national policy, patient safety, and The Christie’s strategic goals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in clinical digital design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Oversee development, adoption, and continuous improvement of digital systems across The Christie.
- Ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality patient-centered digital applications.
- Lead a clinical digital transformation team, including clinical and digital nurses and allied professionals.
- Collaborate closely with nursing leadership, operational teams, and digital services to support improved patient outcomes and clinical practice.
- Drive compliance with regulatory, national policy, and safety standards in digital healthcare.
- Identify opportunities for innovation in digital research tools and supportive healthcare platforms.
About The Christie
As one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, we serve over 60,000 patients annually across Greater Manchester & Cheshire—reaching nearly 3.2 million people—with an additional 15% of patients national referrals.
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Core Services
- Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy: One of the largest radiotherapy departments worldwide, alongside 15 NHS-linked hospitals and hospital-in-the-home services.
- Specialist Surgery: Unique expertise in treating complex and rare cancer cases.
- Diagnostics & Support: A full range of patient-facing services.
- Research & Clinical Trials: Home to over 300 trials annualy, including one of Europe’s largest clinical trial units. Manchester cancer research—despite being part of The Christie site—has been nationally recognized as the best in the UK for over a century.
Informal Contact & Further Details
For additional information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
📧 Amy Vercell (Chief Clinical Information Officer – Nursing & AHP) ✉️ a.vercell@nhs.net
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