Tim James

Tim James

Clinical director and nursing executive, Oracle Health, and chair, RCN digital nursing forum

Tim serves as chair of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Digital Nursing Forum and a Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS). He is an accomplished leader and clinical informaticist who drives digital strategy and transformation in healthcare. With over 25 years of clinical experience with the NHS, he is passionate about leveraging digital technology to improve patient outcomes and mentor future leaders. At Oracle Health, Tim leads a consulting practice of clinicians supporting strategic transformation and optimisation. He works in close partnership with healthcare leaders to drive executive alignment, strengthen governance, and deliver sustainable change — spanning programme delivery, product development, clinical risk management, and long-term adoption. His focus remains firmly on improving clinical outcomes while advancing digital maturity across health systems.