Job summary
Health Innovation West of England support clinical colleagues and external innovators to identify opportunities for the discovery, development and deployment of exciting new health and care solutions, that will support our drive to improve population health through reduced inequalities, across our geography.
We have a Secondment or fixed-term opportunity based in Bristol to lead and support the delivery of our ongoing work programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading one or more complex, high-profile projects, spanning the innovation spiral, overseeing all aspects of project delivery.
Additionally, there will be opportunities to work with senior colleagues within local health and care organisations to facilitate defining specific problems, and identify viable solutions, either through horizon scanning for proven alternatives to adopt, or supporting the design and development of bespoke solutions through work with external innovators.
This is a truly exciting time to be working at Health Innovation West of England, so if you enjoy collaborative working in a dynamic and vibrant team leading the acceleration of innovative working across health and care services, then one of these new roles maybe ideal for you!
Main duties of the job
Role holders will be required to lead and contribute to multiple projects and programmes of work simultaneously, across all locally and nationally commissioned work programmes. It is therefore essential that role holders maintain the standards and processes related to programme and project management within Health Innovation West of England.
Additionally, role holders will be accountable for ensuring appropriate governance and reporting arrangements are established and adhered to consistent with the programme management arrangements of Health Innovation West of England and ensuring there are effective information flows.
About us
Health Innovation West of England is one of 15 Health Innovation Networks across England, established by NHS England to spread proven health innovation at pace and scale. We connect and collaborate with our local NHS and care organisations and universities, and with industry partners, the third sector, and researchers to support transformation across whole health and social care systems, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for citizens. We are an NHS organisation and employment with our Health Innovation West of England is through the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
With headquarters in Bristol, we support agile working including the opportunity to work from home, and welcome applications from applicants seeking remote working opportunities. You will need to be able to travel to one of our office bases or occasionally to other locations within our geography and nationally for in-person meetings and events.
We value a workforce where people's varied backgrounds and experiences bring different perspectives and fresh ideas resulting in the development and spread of transformational innovations. We therefore welcome applications from diverse communities to ensure our team is dynamic, vibrant and reflects the populations we serve.
Find out more about Health Innovation West of England at https://www.healthinnowest.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Please note, our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Please note, our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field, or has significant relevant experience.
- Excellent standard of English - written, spoken and grammar.
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Foundation/Managing Successful Projects Foundation/Equivalent project management qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of project management.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Experience in supporting business change management processes.
- Understanding of the importance of evaluating interventions evaluation.
- Awareness of the areas in which Health Innovation West of England works.
- Knowledge of the health and social care system and current priorities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in healthcare, academia, innovation or another environment which Health Innovation Network operates within.
- Experience of working within complex networks of stakeholders from different organisations, professional backgrounds and with different priorities.
- Experience of planning and carrying out evaluation activities.
- Experience of performance monitoring and measurement.
- Experience in mentoring and training other team members.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent Keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Able to clearly communicate complex information verbally, in writing and electronically in appropriate formats.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidential information management.
Desirable
- Good understanding of Verto Project Management Software solution, or similar systems.
- Experience of co-ordinating and chairing meetings.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Experience in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field, or has significant relevant experience.
- Excellent standard of English - written, spoken and grammar.
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Foundation/Managing Successful Projects Foundation/Equivalent project management qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of project management.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Experience in supporting business change management processes.
- Understanding of the importance of evaluating interventions evaluation.
- Awareness of the areas in which Health Innovation West of England works.
- Knowledge of the health and social care system and current priorities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in healthcare, academia, innovation or another environment which Health Innovation Network operates within.
- Experience of working within complex networks of stakeholders from different organisations, professional backgrounds and with different priorities.
- Experience of planning and carrying out evaluation activities.
- Experience of performance monitoring and measurement.
- Experience in mentoring and training other team members.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent Keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Able to clearly communicate complex information verbally, in writing and electronically in appropriate formats.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidential information management.
Desirable
- Good understanding of Verto Project Management Software solution, or similar systems.
- Experience of co-ordinating and chairing meetings.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Experience in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
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
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).
