Fika Bites Episode - Jon Rhodes

11/03/2025 13 min
Fika Bites Episode - Jon Rhodes

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the NHS Fika Bites podcast, hosts John and Andy speak with Jon Rhodes, the Delivery Director at Paper, about digital transformation in healthcare. The conversation centres on:
• Human-Centred Design in Digital Services: Jon and his team at Paper focus on designing digital healthcare services with people, not just for them, ensuring inclusivity and usability.
• The Evolution of the Chief Data Analytics Officer (CDAO) Role: The NHS, like other industries, is seeing the CDAO role evolve beyond data governance into AI, ethics, and organisational strategy.
• Industry Insights on the CDAO Journey: Paper is conducting research to understand the challenges, learning paths, and knowledge gaps that NHS data leaders have faced in their careers.
• The Future of Data-Driven Healthcare: Andy and Jon discuss the growing demand for data professionals, the importance of governance and ethics in AI, and how digital innovation is shaping the NHS.
• Upcoming Research Findings: Jon teases future insights from Paper’s research, promising to return for a follow-up episode to share key takeaways for healthcare leaders.