NHS England

Head of Service Delivery

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join NHS England's Innovation, Research, and Life Sciences Strategy team to lead our Service Delivery function. This is developing our data strategy and a product development roadmap. The role includes oversight and expansion of established products including the NHS Innovation Service and driving the maximum value from our information assets. You'll work with stakeholders from across the Innovation Ecosystem to improve innovator access and navigation.

This is a leadership role, with an opportunity to impact on how innovations reach the NHS quicker than ever before.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Lead a team that develops products and services that support innovator navigation and generates value from our information assets.
  • Draw on professional experience to support product development and a roadmap.
  • Oversee the development of a data strategy to maximise the value of our assets.
  • Have knowledge of key players and trends within the innovation and technology sector
  • Own senior-level stakeholder relationships across the research and innovation ecosystems
  • Coach individuals and support a culture of inclusivity and high performance, and have a commitment to personal development

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year (exclusive of London Weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-TD-INNO-6414599-E

Job locations

Wellington Place/Wellington House

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


Job description

Job responsibilities

As Head of Service Delivery, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team that develops products and services that support innovator navigation and generates value from our information assets. This includes both mature products such as the NHS Innovation Service as well as leading a roadmap for new products and data offers.

Knowledge of key players and trends within the technology sector and able to support broader market intelligence of the AAC team within those sectors

Knowledge and experience of the development pathway for products within specific technology sector and experience of working with or in companies developing products, ideally within NHS environment

Technical and scientific knowledge in relevant field and ability to engage with innovator companies on technical and scientific detail related to technology

Knowledge and experience of the specific barriers to adoption of relevant technologies within the NHS including commercial, data, procurement, and regulatory requirements

Knowledge of product development approaches, or knowledge of developing information assets.

The post holder will develop effective strategy and operational policies for promoting innovation, working closely with colleagues.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Head of Service Delivery, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team that develops products and services that support innovator navigation and generates value from our information assets. This includes both mature products such as the NHS Innovation Service as well as leading a roadmap for new products and data offers.

Knowledge of key players and trends within the technology sector and able to support broader market intelligence of the AAC team within those sectors

Knowledge and experience of the development pathway for products within specific technology sector and experience of working with or in companies developing products, ideally within NHS environment

Technical and scientific knowledge in relevant field and ability to engage with innovator companies on technical and scientific detail related to technology

Knowledge and experience of the specific barriers to adoption of relevant technologies within the NHS including commercial, data, procurement, and regulatory requirements

Knowledge of product development approaches, or knowledge of developing information assets.

The post holder will develop effective strategy and operational policies for promoting innovation, working closely with colleagues.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Data strategy / information asset development
  • Function development

Knowledge

Essential

  • Life sciences / technology / innovation knowledge
  • Product development and roadmaps

Experience

Essential

  • Team leadership and development, EDI
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Data strategy / information asset development
  • Function development

Knowledge

Essential

  • Life sciences / technology / innovation knowledge
  • Product development and roadmaps

Experience

Essential

  • Team leadership and development, EDI

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place/Wellington House

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place/Wellington House

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director

Matt Newman

england.irlsrecruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year (exclusive of London Weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-TD-INNO-6414599-E

Job locations

Wellington Place/Wellington House

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG


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