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Executive Summary

Introduction

Welcome to the Digital Strategy for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Digital, however it is defined, is core to how the Trust works, how we treat patients, how we conduct research and how we collaborate with our partner institutions. This strategy is the start of thinking about ‘ digital ’ as a core trust capability, rather than as a necessary utility. The strategy is for the whole Trust, it is not an IT department technical strategy, but rather it is focussed on delivering benefits through digitally enabled clinical services, freeing up clinical time to focus on patients.

Our digital strategy outlines how we will move to this digitally enabled future and how the trust will maximise the opportunities digital technologies bring. The strategy is in a ‘2 plus 3’ format: the first 2 years are focussed on delivering core capabilities and the last 3 years of the strategy on innovation. This is reflected in the mission success criteria. Requirements change over time. The digital strategy will be agile, resetting as needed if circumstances change or new requirements emerge.

Vision

To deliver the digital strategy a change in mindset will be required as to how we approach digital technology and how transformation is delivered. This is not a unique challenge to The Christie. The NHS has set out the need for a step - change in digital transformation in the ‘ What Good Looks Like Framework ’ and the ‘ Data Saves Lives ’ strategy. With this in mind our ambition is to be “ Leading Digital Cancer Care ” by 2028 - reflecting our world leading status. Aligned to the Trust Strategy, Research Strategy, Education Strategy, People Plan and Clinical Outcomes Strategy are 7 missions that form the core components required to deliver the digital vision.

“ Leading Digital Cancer Care ”

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Digital Strategy 2023 - 2028