North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

We offer excellent opportunities and great terms and conditions for people who choose to work for us.

It is an exciting time to join us as we transform services to provide the highest standards of clinical care. If you are caring and passionate about providing the best for our patients in our hospitals and in the community and you want to join a team of people who really want to make a difference then we want to hear from you.

We have opportunities for people in a wide range of careers, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, healthcare assistants and support roles. No matter what you do, you will be making a real difference to our patients and contributing to providing the very best care that they deserve.

We ensure that:

• we have the right staff in the right jobs at the right time
• our staff develop the skills they need to meet the trust’s and their department’s requirements and to achieve their development goals
• our staff are supported to achieve the highest levels of performance in pursuit of our aims and objectives
• our staff are recognised and rewarded for their achievements

We are committed to developing our future leaders. To support our current and future leaders, we have commissioned several bespoke leadership programmes.

We have invested in technology such as e-learning as well as more traditional teaching methods. We have invested in a state of the art simulation suite, which allows our clinical staff to learn by creating specific scenarios in a safe environment.

We are fully committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff, so that they can reach their full potential, be energised, motivated and committed to providing the best care to our patients.

Reward and recognition

Our Shining Star Awards recognise the staff and volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty. The annual event allows staff and volunteers to be recognised for the contribution they have made.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Chief Technical Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Technical Officer Role Summary: Lead the digital strategy, technology operations, and innovation agenda for the University Hospitals Tees Trust, ensuring the delivery of secure, resilient, and cutting‑edge IT services that support high‑quality patient care. Expectations: - Activate and sustain a forward‑looking digital vision aligned with clinical priorities. - Drive portfolio management of large‑scale technology programmes, meeting cost, quality, and benefit targets. - Champion emerging tech – cloud, AI, RPA, VR, robotics – and embed them into clinical workflows. - Protect the Trust’s IT estate through robust cyber‑security and infrastructure governance. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, staff digital adoption, and evidence‑based decision making. Key Responsibilities: - Define and execute the Trust’s digital strategy and roadmap. - Oversee digital workplace programmes, ensuring modern Collaboration and Productivity tools are adopted, configured, and optimised. - Lead the IT infrastructure and security programmes – architecture, procurement, vendor management, and compliance. - Manage day‑to‑day operations of key technology services (e.g., clinical information systems, data warehouses). - Direct multiple cross‑functional programme workstreams; set scope, budgets, schedules, and KPIs; report progress to senior governance bodies. - Act as the subject‑matter expert on emerging technologies, advising clinical and operational leaders on procurement and implementation. - Develop and maintain business case evidence for technology investments, partner with finance teams to secure funding. - Interpret regulatory and policy requirements (NHS, GDPR, Data Security Standard) and embed them in technology decisions. - Drive cybersecurity awareness, risk mitigation, and incident response plans. - Cultivate professional relationships with external vendors, consultants, and national partners. Required Skills: - Strategic leadership and executive communication. - Proven experience leading large, complex IT and digital transformation programmes. - Deep knowledge of cloud architectures (IaaS/PaaS), AI/ML, RPA, VR, robotics, and modern operating systems. - Strong business‑case development and financial acumen. - Expertise in cyber‑security strategy, risk management, and compliance. - Experience in NHS health‑tech ecosystem preferred. - Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build cross‑disciplinary collaborations. - Visionary mindset, adaptability, and resilience in a regulated environment. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Advanced degree (MSc, MBA, or similar) or equivalent professional experience highly desirable. - Relevant professional certifications: Prince2/PMI/Agile, ITIL, CISSP, or equivalent in cloud and security domains. - Demonstrated experience in digital health technologies and NHS data governance is preferred.

Stockton-on-tees, United kingdom

On site

Senior

26-01-2026