Digital Director | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,179 - £125,637 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7818726/164-7818726 |
Summary
Shape the Future of Healthcare at NUH
Are you a visionary leader ready to drive digital transformation at scale? Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Digital Director to lead our journey from analogue to digital, delivering innovative solutions that put people first.
As Digital Director, you’ll report directly to our Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, working collectively championing Tom Loosemore’s definition of digital—applying the culture, processes, business models, and technologies of the internet era to meet rising expectations across our Trust.
You’ll lead the delivery of our Digital and Information Strategy, modernising infrastructure, platforms, and digital services to create seamless, intuitive experiences for staff and patients. You’ll foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement, ensuring NUH is at the forefront of the NHS 10 Year Plan’s digital ambitions.
What You’ll Do
· Drive the shift from analogue to digital, transforming how NUH delivers care and operates.
· Lead device modernisation, application rationalisation, cloud migration, and digital infrastructure upgrades.
· Embed agile, user-centred design and service improvement methodologies.
· Build strong partnerships across clinical, operational, and corporate teams.
· Champion digital inclusion and accessibility for all.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
What We’re Looking For
· Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation in complex settings.
· Deep understanding of digital principles and NHS digital strategy.
· Inspirational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
· Commitment to NUH values and the highest standards of patient care.
Why NUH?
Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in Nottinghamshire. You’ll have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and make a lasting impact for our patients, staff, and communities.
Ready to lead the digital revolution at NUH? Apply today and help us deliver outstanding care through digital excellence.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026