Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the MSE Innovation Programme which is at the forefront of creating, testing and adopting innovation in the NHS.
We are seeking an Innovation Project Implementation Manager who is experienced in delivering change impacting people, processes and technology, preferably within a healthcare environment. The role will be focused on delivery of innovative projects, supporting staff, patients and residents.
This role is a 6m FTC / Secondment opportunity and will report to the Innovation Programme Manager.
Since 2018, significant work has taken place first across MSENHSFT and then across MSE Integrated Care System (ICS) to understand our innovation readiness as an organisation, develop a flagship fellowship programme and develop new opportunities for innovation and innovators to work with us.
Our shared approach to innovation across the partnership:
Generates or surfaces potential ideas for innovationCreates consistency in the way these ideas are incubated (including support and investment)Supports the adoption, adaptation and spread of proven innovations across the TrustManages the risks involved by creating clear and transparent decision-making processes at every stageImproves our innovation capability creating a brand that innovators want to come and work with.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will drive, and be responsible for, the implementation and delivery of innovation projects to achieve programme aims and objectives.
The role involves collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders, and requires excellent communication skills.
It would be beneficial to have experience of:
building effective working relationshipsworking with patients and members of the publicworking in partnership with delivery partners, external suppliers, and businessesdelivering innovation or improvement projectscomms and engagement
About us
With a workforce of approximately 16,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this interesting role, please see attached job description, but some of your responsibilities will be to:
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop project plans and associated communications, benefits and stakeholder documents.Set, continually manage and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.Support and manage project(s) development and delivery from beginning to end, as agreed and directed by the Programme Director for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipCoach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors (if required) and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this interesting role, please see attached job description, but some of your responsibilities will be to:
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Develop project plans and associated communications, benefits and stakeholder documents.Set, continually manage and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.Support and manage project(s) development and delivery from beginning to end, as agreed and directed by the Programme Director for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipCoach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors (if required) and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of running Innovation / Quality Improvement / Change Management projects
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of successful project management & project leadership
- Experience of running engagement events for projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to graduate level or relevant work experience at an equivalent level
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of running Innovation / Quality Improvement / Change Management projects
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of successful project management & project leadership
- Experience of running engagement events for projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to graduate level or relevant work experience at an equivalent level
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).
