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# Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

- **Company:** National Health Service
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £94,356.0 - £108,814.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Literacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Desktops, PRINCE2, Service Design, Microsoft SharePoint, Enterprise Software Applications, Togaf, Microsoft Onedrive
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2934417064-2

## About the Role

EssentialEducated to master's level or equivalent specialist senior technical and leadership experience.Leadership and management qualification or significant experience working at a senior levelDesirableArchitecture qualification such as TOGAF or equivalent practical experienceITIL, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, cloud, cyber or enterprise architecture certificationProfessional registration or membership relevant to digital, technology, cyber or informaticsKnowledge of NHS technology frameworks, procurement frameworks and national digital programmes, EssentialHighly experienced with significant senior technology leadership experience in a large, complex organisationExperience of leading enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud, network or integration servicesExperience of managing technology in a multi-site, multi-service environmentExperience of delivering complex technology change programmes with operational, clinical and financial dependenciesExperience of technical supplier management and contract performance managementExperience of cyber resilience, business continuity and service recovery planningExperience of developing business cases, investment plans, technical roadmaps and benefits-led proposalsExperience of leading and developing technical teamsDesirableSenior technology leadership experience in the NHS or wider health and care sectorExperience of supporting EPR procurement, implementation or optimisationExperience of clinical system convergence or post-merger digital harmonisationExperience of
Microsoft 365 transformation, telephony/network modernisation or cloud migrationExperience of Strategic Data Platform, population health, shared care record or interoperability programmesExperience of AI, automation, ambient voice technology or responsible AI governanceExperience of working across an Integrated Care System or provider collaborativeExperience of digital literacy, workforce adoption or technology-enabled service redesign

## Description

Job responsibilitiesFurther 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, EssentialStrong knowledge of enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud, networks, integration and cyber securityUnderstanding of NHS digital standards, information governance, clinical safety and data protection requirementsStrong understanding of enterprise technology architecture and how it enables organisational strategyStrong understanding of cyber security, resilience, access control, patching, disaster recovery and infrastructure riskUnderstanding of cloud, on-premise, hybrid infrastructure and modern workplace technologiesUnderstanding of integration, interoperability, APIs, information standards and data flowsUnderstanding of supplier markets, procurement, contract management and value-for-money assessmentUnderstanding of technology-enabled transformation, adoption, change and benefits realisationPlease refer to the Person Specification for further Essential / Desirable to support your application.DesirableKnowledge of Shared Care Records, NHS App, NHS Notify,
patient portals or shared care recordsKnowledge of NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework and Data Security and Protection ToolkitKnowledge of Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, virtual desktop and identity servicesKnowledge of EPR interoperability and shared record architectureKnowledge of NHS procurement routes and digital commercial frameworksKnowledge of AI assurance, automation design and responsible innovation practices, EssentialStrong knowledge of enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud, networks, integration and cyber securityUnderstanding of NHS digital standards, information governance, clinical safety and data protection requirementsStrong understanding of enterprise technology architecture and how it enables organisational strategyStrong understanding of cyber security, resilience, access control, patching, disaster recovery and infrastructure riskUnderstanding of cloud, on-premise, hybrid infrastructure and modern workplace technologiesUnderstanding of integration, interoperability, APIs, information standards and data flowsUnderstanding of supplier markets, procurement, contract management and value-for-money assessmentUnderstanding of technology-enabled transformation, adoption, change and benefits realisationPlease refer to the Person Specification for further Essential / Desirable to support your application.DesirableKnowledge of Shared Care Records, NHS App, NHS Notify,
patient portals or shared care recordsKnowledge of NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework and Data Security and Protection ToolkitKnowledge of Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, virtual desktop and identity servicesKnowledge of EPR interoperability and shared record architectureKnowledge of NHS procurement routes and digital commercial frameworksKnowledge of AI assurance, automation design and responsible innovation practicesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressMoorgreen HospitalBotley Road, West EndSouthamptonHampshireSO30 3JBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHampshire and Isle of


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