CHIME UK: The Professional Body for Digital Leadership Excellence

Recognise the value of community, thought leadership and the importance of registration. Understand how CHIME can support leaders and the next generation of leaders towards their professional goals.

Description

1. About the professional body


CHIME UK is the professional body for digital health leaders across the NHS and wider care system. As part of the global CHIME community, we provide a nationally recognised home for leadership development, professional identity, and peer connection. Our mission is to strengthen digital leadership capability at every stage of the career journey, supporting individuals and organisations to deliver safer, smarter, more connected care.


2. Target audience - CHIME UK is designed for digital leaders working across health and care. Our community spans all NHS bands and career stages from emerging leaders and mid career specialists to senior executives. We welcome clinical, operational, technical, and data professionals who identify as, or aspire to be, part of the digital leadership profession.


3. Benefits on offer - Members gain access to a rich programme of exclusive learning, leadership development and peer connection. Benefits include:

  • Member events and masterclasses
  • Real world insight from experienced digital leaders
  • Professional development aligned to CPD requirements
  • Access to global CHIME thought leadership
  • Opportunities for authorship, contribution, and community engagement and mentorship
  • Pathways to professional registration and recognised certification including CHCIO and CDH (Certified digital health programme)
  • Working together these benefits help members stay current, credible, and up to date.

4. Membership subscription - CHIME UK offers an annual subscription model accessible across the profession at different leadership grades. Individual membership provides full access to our learning programme, community events, digital resources, and development pathways. Organisational membership options are also available for Trusts and ICSs seeking to invest in their digital workforce at scale


5. Professional registration - CHIME UK supports members to achieve recognised professional registration through FEDIP and CHIME’s global certification pathways. These routes provide formal recognition of digital leadership capability, mapped to national standards and aligned with NHS career frameworks. Registration helps members demonstrate credibility, competence, and commitment to ongoing professional growth.


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