Programme Manager – Nationally Prioritised Innovations

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO

You will be responsible for the delivery of multiple national innovation adoption programmes across Wessex, working with local clinical teams, commissioners and industry to achieve sustainable adoption.

The AHSN Network is commissioned by the NHS England Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) - The post holder will be responsible for the local leadership and delivery of innovation adoption projects mandated by the AAC Rapid Uptake Programme and the AAC MedTech Funding Mandate. Both programmes are high profile and a key metric of success for Wessex AHSN. Each AAC project is unique, requiring a bespoke approach which you will be able to influence and develop. There may also be opportunities to lead national projects on behalf of the AHSN Network.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We are an ambitious organisation, looking for passionate and motivated people to join us with a proven track record of delivery. You will need a tenacity to succeed, great communication and project management skills, an ability to build new relationships quickly, and the capability to understand a new technology and assess it application quickly. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of past experiences whether that be clinical, NHS management or from industry an appreciation of the challenges involved with innovation deployment and transformation in the NHS is an advantage to succeed in this role. Past experience of commissioning, transformation and project management are also advantageous.

Wessex AHSN is keen to ensure that staff have a successful work/ life balance and offers flexible working dependant on the requirements of the role.

At Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), we connect the NHS, universities, research, innovators and industry to help drive innovation into the health service, which benefits patients, saves the NHS time and money, and helps to grow the health sector economy.

Now is a great time to join the AHSN. Were at an exciting time in our history: weve got a very successful eight years under our belt, and an exciting future ahead working to grow and support health innovation across Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Southern Wiltshire; and also working with our fellow AHSN colleagues, NHS England, NHS Improvement and the Office for Life Sciences as we look to have national impact.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Joe Sladen (joe.sladen@wessexahsn.net / 07736 896 545).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews will be held on Monday, 27 September 2021

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch

Qualifications

Essential

• Professionally qualified or a relevant degree, plus project management experience or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• A Master's degree level or equivalent postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline
• Knowledge of the specialist work practices and/ or professional guidelines relevant to the WAHSN area
• Knowledge and experience of the NHS and local health and social service functions

Desirable

• Project Management training (e.g. PRINCE II)
• Management experience

Experience

Essential

• Project management experience in an NHS or care service setting
• Experience of integrated working across professional boundaries and involving several organisations
• Experience of organising/ managing events

Desirable

• Effective leadership and team building skills
• Experience of quality improvement projects and/or methodology
• Experience in evaluating projects

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Knowledge of issues, trends and opportunities for delivering improved health and care services in the relevant programme area
• Skills in leading and advising on the development of a project plan
• Experience of planning and organising the development and implementation of new initiatives and activities within specialist area of work
• Ability to exercise judgement in developing, implementing and revising project plans
• Ability to analyse and present project findings and engage with partner organisations in supporting projects
• Use professional knowledge and experience in managing project work
• Be a good team player and interact effectively to build and sustain effective project teams
• Proven staff management and supervisory skills
• Proven communication skills, including ability
• to demonstrate influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines demonstrated through representation of influencing, negotiating and presentation activities
• Capacity to prepare and deliver project reports and presentations
• Able to prioritise work and manage time effectively and complete agreed objectives within agreed standards and deadlines with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong oral and written presentation skills
• Strong problem solving capabilities
• Ability to organise resources and establish priorities
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long range goals
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures
• Understanding of Finance/ resource management
• Proficient IT skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, including demonstrating first class knowledge of MS Office Suite

Desirable

• Commercially aware
• A good understanding of risk management practices
• Experience in engaging managers and practitioners in project development
• Able to work with people from a wide range of professional disciplines
• Experience of promoting findings and outcomes through a range of media and communication channels
• Experience of holding budgets for project portfolios; monitoring budgets, and responsibility for budget planning for projects

Personal qualities/ temperament

Essential

• Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
• Adaptability/ flexibility to work in a changing environment
• High levels of resilience
• Able to work with a high degree of autonomy to deliver project outcomes in a timely manner
• Effective communicator, team player and leader
• Responsive and flexible attitude and approach

Special requirements of the post

Essential

• Able to travel to sites across Wessex (preferably with driving licence and car)
• Occasional flexibility in hours worked e.g. (may be occasional evening meetings)
• Ability to work in a busy, open plan office

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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