Job summary
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience of working within a busy innovation team, whilst learning and developing project and change management skills. We are open to secondment opportunities.
Dorset ICS Innovation Hub is one of four UK hubs funded by the Health Foundation. The hub is hosted by University Hospitals Dorset and works with Dorset's 13 partner organisations which include primary, community secondary and social care, academia, innovation, research, economy, industry and with patient and public involvement and engagement.
Please note: if this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 30th November 2022
Main duties of the job
To perform a Band 7 Senior Innovation Manager role within the Dorset Innovation Hub (DIH) focused on delivery and implementation of innovation (adapt, adopt and spread) as per of the work programmes including (but not limited to) the following:
- MedTech Funding Mandate (MTFM) programme. National must do projects. Implementation of proven innovations into clinical practice. Innovations are already developed, and evidence based (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) and require further deployment.
- Nationally supported innovations that align with UHD and Dorset ICS priorities, e.g., Rapid Uptake Products (RUP).
- UHD priority innovation projects. Focus is on proven innovations for adaptation and adoption. Recognised some local priorities may require support with innovation that is part of the discovery and develop phase requiring research and evaluation prior to deployment.
- Doing now and need to spread projects. Proven innovations already in use in UHD or across the Dorset ICS but not widely deployed and that could be spread across UHD.
About us
The post holder will project manage assigned projects to deliver the desired outcomes in accordance with quality, budget, and timescale specifications, thus performing a key role in keeping the project/programme on track to meet the objectives. This will involve:
- facilitating the development of innovation project plans.
- facilitating delivery of innovation projects including regulatory requirements, e.g. Data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
- critical review of literature to assess level of evidence for individual innovations.
- Delivery of Dorset Innovation Hub training on project, audit or research methodology techniques and develop and facilitate the community of practice.
- monitoring progress of projects and workstreams.
- supporting the identification, recording, monitoring and management of project risks and issues.
- producing reports and papers for meetings.
- ensuring governance processes are followed.
The Senior Innovation Project Manager will have allocated areas of work and responsibilities and will also provide cross-working support within the innovation team as and when required
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The innovation team focus primarily on implementation or deployment of proven innovation (spread and adopt) and supports development of inventive innovation. We work seamlessly in a quality continuum which includes clinical governance; clinical audit; National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence; clinical research, NHSI/E, quality improvement. We support clinicians and clinical specialties to undertake their innovation priorities.
Your time with us will be spent working on supporting delivery of the above programme. The knowledge and experience you gain will help you to stand out from the crowd and give you a strong foundation level to progress in a project management career in the future.
In addition to learning about project management, youll also have the chance to develop core personal skills such as planning, communication, problem-solving, team-working and networking.
Duties include directly project manage / monitor all aspects of assigned projects with specific responsibility to:
- Establish and maintain necessary delivery structures to support project delivery.
- Co-ordinate project meetings and manage other communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage governance processes for delivery, including initiation stage, stage plans, highlights reports, and exception reports.
- Establish and manage overall project plans and associated project control documents.
- Manage project risks through the application of agreed programme risk management principles.
- Manage quality including data quality assurance process.
- Managing budgets and procurement activities for assigned projects and establishing and maintaining supplier relationships (if applicable).
- Develop and manage project communication plans. Establish and undertake liaison with relevant partner organisations and stakeholders.
- Champion the Dorset ICS Innovation Hub agenda and Project Management Standards.
- Identify opportunities for further service improvements or cost improvement initiatives.
- Maintain awareness of internal and external activities and policies, ensuring timely impact assessments to inform the planning and decision process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The innovation team focus primarily on implementation or deployment of proven innovation (spread and adopt) and supports development of inventive innovation. We work seamlessly in a quality continuum which includes clinical governance; clinical audit; National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence; clinical research, NHSI/E, quality improvement. We support clinicians and clinical specialties to undertake their innovation priorities.
Your time with us will be spent working on supporting delivery of the above programme. The knowledge and experience you gain will help you to stand out from the crowd and give you a strong foundation level to progress in a project management career in the future.
In addition to learning about project management, youll also have the chance to develop core personal skills such as planning, communication, problem-solving, team-working and networking.
Duties include directly project manage / monitor all aspects of assigned projects with specific responsibility to:
- Establish and maintain necessary delivery structures to support project delivery.
- Co-ordinate project meetings and manage other communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage governance processes for delivery, including initiation stage, stage plans, highlights reports, and exception reports.
- Establish and manage overall project plans and associated project control documents.
- Manage project risks through the application of agreed programme risk management principles.
- Manage quality including data quality assurance process.
- Managing budgets and procurement activities for assigned projects and establishing and maintaining supplier relationships (if applicable).
- Develop and manage project communication plans. Establish and undertake liaison with relevant partner organisations and stakeholders.
- Champion the Dorset ICS Innovation Hub agenda and Project Management Standards.
- Identify opportunities for further service improvements or cost improvement initiatives.
- Maintain awareness of internal and external activities and policies, ensuring timely impact assessments to inform the planning and decision process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of development of project management knowledge and skills through formal courses and/or experience
Desirable
- APM Prince 2 or equivalent
- International Council of Harmonisation - Good clinical Practice (ICH GCP
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in work place through 'work experience' or placement in a project related or business environment
- Previous experience of facilitating delivery of innovation projects including regulatory requirements, e.g. Data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
- Previous experience of teaching health professionals and others on project, audit or research methodology techniques
- Previous experience of critical review of literature to assess level of evidence for individual innovations.
- Developing and delivering formal, complex presentations to large groups on audit, research or clinical effectiveness topics
- Contact with patients and the public for audit or research purposes.
- Analysis of complex audit or research data
- Analysis of complex statistical / analytical / clinical data and interpretation of such information to produce or review action plans or recommendations
- Report writing
Desirable
- Experience of research regulatory requirements, e.g. Health Research Authority (HRA)
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assimilate, interpret and analyse complex information and data to ensure effective reporting and progress of projects
- Highly numerate and able to communicate and present articulately both verbally and in writing
- Use of computer software for project management, data management, analysis and presentation
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Strong planning skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively and manage conflicting demands
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- General understanding of delivering innovation in service development and redesign to provide high quality care and treatment to patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of, and ability to use, relevant project management tools and techniques
- Knowledge of the principles of organisational change and continuous improvement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to develop effective relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally
- Able to think creatively to identify innovative solutions to organisational redesign and development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of development of project management knowledge and skills through formal courses and/or experience
Desirable
- APM Prince 2 or equivalent
- International Council of Harmonisation - Good clinical Practice (ICH GCP
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in work place through 'work experience' or placement in a project related or business environment
- Previous experience of facilitating delivery of innovation projects including regulatory requirements, e.g. Data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
- Previous experience of teaching health professionals and others on project, audit or research methodology techniques
- Previous experience of critical review of literature to assess level of evidence for individual innovations.
- Developing and delivering formal, complex presentations to large groups on audit, research or clinical effectiveness topics
- Contact with patients and the public for audit or research purposes.
- Analysis of complex audit or research data
- Analysis of complex statistical / analytical / clinical data and interpretation of such information to produce or review action plans or recommendations
- Report writing
Desirable
- Experience of research regulatory requirements, e.g. Health Research Authority (HRA)
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to assimilate, interpret and analyse complex information and data to ensure effective reporting and progress of projects
- Highly numerate and able to communicate and present articulately both verbally and in writing
- Use of computer software for project management, data management, analysis and presentation
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Strong planning skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively and manage conflicting demands
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- General understanding of delivering innovation in service development and redesign to provide high quality care and treatment to patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of, and ability to use, relevant project management tools and techniques
- Knowledge of the principles of organisational change and continuous improvement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to develop effective relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally
- Able to think creatively to identify innovative solutions to organisational redesign and development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
