Attwood is currently divisional director for Clinical Support Services at OUH. Before taking up this role in March 2022, he was chief clinical informatics officer and associate medical director for technology and transformation at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

He has spent the past 25 years in clinical training and practice with 10 years of experience as a consultant in intensive care and anaesthesia.

Professor Meghana Pandit, Chief Executive, said: ‘I look forward to working closely with Ben in his new role in which he will lead the use and adoption of new digital technologies and approaches including AI, in order to enhance the working lives of colleagues and improve patient experience at OUH.'

Dr Attwood added: ‘While my role will be focused on [but not limited to] digital and innovation themes which are essential elements of the trust's mission, I am confident that my background as a clinician and senior medical leader will also strengthen the trust in its aspiration to provide innovative world-class care.'

Matt Harris, who has been acting chief digital and partnership officer since earlier this year, is leaving OUH on 11 October to take up a new job opportunity outside the NHS.

Attwood will take up the role in October.