Are you ready to make a difference or know someone who would be a great leader? Digital Health Networks members are invited to nominate themselves or a colleague for the 2025-2027 Advisory Panels. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of digital health leadership.
The Digital Health Networks Advisory Panels are at the heart of our professional community, dedicated to driving digital transformation within healthcare. These panels provide leadership, guidance, and advocacy for their respective networks, ensuring that digital health professionals across the NHS have a strong, collective voice.
Each advisory panel consists of 12 elected members who serve a two-year term, working together to shape the direction of the Digital Health Networks and influence national digital health policy. These panel members are supported by 6 additional members, selected by elected panel members to act in a flexible tailored role to support the panel’s needs at any given time. By facilitating collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mentorship, the panels play a pivotal role in supporting current and future digital leaders within the NHS.
The key functions of the Advisory Panels include:
Setting strategic priorities: Defining the key focus areas and objectives for the Digital Health Networks.
Supporting professional development: Providing mentorship and leadership opportunities for digital health professionals.
Engaging with national stakeholders: Collaborating with policymakers and NHS leaders to drive positive change.
Encouraging active participation: Creating opportunities for community members to contribute to discussions and initiatives.
The Advisory Panels are a platform for collaboration and innovation, ensuring that digital health professionals are equipped with the resources and support needed to advance the sector.
Serving as a panel member is a unique opportunity to influence the future of digital health and grow professionally. Benefits include:
Strategic influence: Help shape the direction of the Digital Health Networks and contribute to discussions that impact national digital health policy.
Collaboration with leaders: Work alongside influential NHS digital leaders, policymakers, and industry partners.
Professional development: Enhance your leadership profile, gain public recognition, and participate in high-profile industry events and discussions.
Exclusive networking: Build relationships with peers, national decision-makers, and industry innovators.
Mentorship opportunities: Support and guide the next generation of digital health professionals through structured mentoring programmes.
Industry engagement: Influence key Digital Health events, contribute to industry publications, and participate in research and policy discussions.
Recognition and visibility: Panel members gain exclusive benefits such as priority access to events and opportunities to share insights through articles, webinars, and podcasts.
By joining an Advisory Panel, you not only contribute to the growth of the digital health community but also gain invaluable experience and recognition as a thought leader in the field.
The Advisory Panel elections take place every two years, running from March to June, with the following stages:
Nominations open (March 3rd – April 11th)
Community members can self-nominate or nominate peers.
The process is inclusive, ensuring a diverse and representative candidate pool.
Candidate list published and hustings (April 21st – May 16th)
A formal list of candidates is announced.
Hustings events provide a platform for nominees to present their vision and answer community questions.
Voting opens during this period.
Election results & onboarding (May 19th – June 13th)
Successful candidates are announced.
New panel members undergo onboarding, including introductory meetings and leadership role selection.
Please note dates are subject to change
This structured election process ensures transparency and encourages broad participation, allowing community members to shape their leadership teams.
Advisory Panel eligibility depends on the specific network:
- CNIO Panel: Current Chief Nursing Information Officers, any nurse, midwife, AHP, pharmacy professional, healthcare scientist with a recognised clinical qualification, current clinical registration, and digital leadership experience.
- HEALTH CIO Panel: Current CIOs, IT directors and other senior IT leaders working for health and social care providers and commissioning bodies, and with digital leadership experience.
- CCIO Panel: Current Chief Clinical Information Officers, any doctor, nurse, midwife, AHP, pharmacy professional, healthcare scientist with a recognised clinical qualification, current clinical registration, and digital leadership experience.
Candidates must actively work within the NHS or health and social care providers and should not primarily be employed by national agencies. Eligibility is reviewed by the Digital Health Networks in consultation with panel chairs to ensure alignment with the network’s goals.
Serving as an Advisory Panel member requires an active and engaged commitment to the Digital Health Networks. Panel members play a key role in shaping discussions, leading initiatives, and supporting the wider community. While the role is designed to be flexible, members are expected to participate regularly in meetings, mentoring, and content creation to ensure the Network remains impactful.
Monthly virtual meetings: Participate in 1-hour virtual meetings to discuss ongoing initiatives, share updates, and make strategic decisions.
Quarterly in-person meetings: Advisory Panel members meet in-person to collaborate more closely with each other and various stakeholders. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for in-depth discussions and planning.
Mentoring programme: A key responsibility of panel members is leading a 6-month group mentoring programme designed to nurture the next generation of digital health leaders (visit our mentoring page for more information).
Additional activities: Engage in activities that support the Network’s objectives, such as contributing to webinars, writing blogs, and supporting community-driven initiatives. Panel members are also encouraged to take part in podcasts, draft white papers, and provide feedback on key policy and programme developments.
On average, panel members should expect to dedicate approximately 3–4 hours per month to their role over the course of a year. For further details on this please see the Terms of Reference.
By dedicating time to these commitments, Advisory Panel members play a pivotal role in advancing the Network’s mission and empowering future leaders in digital health.
FAQs for the elections can be found here:
Frequently asked questions
View the full terms of reference and guidance for advisory panel members here:
CCIO, CIO and CNIO Advisory Panel Guidance
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