Job summary
We are recruiting for a Head of MedTech Innovation to join the MedTech Innovation team in Innovation, Research, Life Sciences and Transformation Strategy (IRLSS). Candidates will ideally have knowledge and experience of policy and programme development and delivery within complex, high-profile and fast-paced environments.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team as the innovation landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and as we increase our ambitions to scale, at pace, the adoption of the most beneficial technologies that will improve outcomes for patients as well as yield wider benefits for systems and for our economy.
We are looking for a self-starter, who has experience in MedTech (including digital) innovation, has lead complex programmes of work, and can drive successful delivery of high-profile initiatives with and through a broad range of partners and stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
As Head of MedTech Innovation, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of MedTech Innovation (including Digital Innovation) policy, strategy and programmes to facilitate and drive the scale and spread of well-evidenced, beneficial health technologies in the NHS.
They will have knowledge of key players and trends within the technology sector, understand the MedTech development pathway, and have experience of working with or in companies developing and deploying products, ideally within the NHS environment.
The role requires knowledge of approaches and methods to developing clinical trial and real world evidence for technology products, including digital health technologies, as well as the ability to engage with innovator companies on technical, policy (including regulatory policy) and scientific detail related to technology.
Knowledge and experience of barriers, enablers, levers and incentives to the adoption of relevant technologies will enable policy to be formulated and understood by all stakeholders, and to be successfully delivered to meaningfully and sustainably scale uptake of the most impactful products.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Director of MedTech Innovation, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and evaluating MedTech innovation solutions that have the potential to transform our industry, and for overseeing the development and implementation of these solutions.
Core to this will be leading the development and delivery of a new Integrated Rules-Based MedTech Pathway that aims to scale, at pace, selected categories of MedTech innovation that have the greatest potential to improve healthcare and support NHS priorities.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team, supporting managers and staff, in delivering an effective MedTech (including Digital) Innovation portfolio that aligns with IRLSSs overall goals and objectives.
They will own relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to: NHSE regional, policy and programmes teams, trusts, ICSs, patient and user groups, MHRA, NICE, NHS Supply Chain, DHSC, OLS, HINs, technology vendors and industry associations.
They are expected to contribute to promoting a positive team culture and working environment.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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
Reporting to the Deputy Director of MedTech Innovation, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and evaluating MedTech innovation solutions that have the potential to transform our industry, and for overseeing the development and implementation of these solutions.
Core to this will be leading the development and delivery of a new Integrated Rules-Based MedTech Pathway that aims to scale, at pace, selected categories of MedTech innovation that have the greatest potential to improve healthcare and support NHS priorities.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team, supporting managers and staff, in delivering an effective MedTech (including Digital) Innovation portfolio that aligns with IRLSSs overall goals and objectives.
They will own relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to: NHSE regional, policy and programmes teams, trusts, ICSs, patient and user groups, MHRA, NICE, NHS Supply Chain, DHSC, OLS, HINs, technology vendors and industry associations.
They are expected to contribute to promoting a positive team culture and working environment.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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
- Lead policy, strategy and programme development and delivery to facilitate the scale and spread of well-evidenced MedTech Innovation, including Digital Innovation, across clinical pathways and specialties in the NHS, locally regionally and nationally
- Lead and coordinate policy workstreams to develop and deliver an end-to-end Integrated Rules-Based MedTech Pathway that will help clarify routes to market for MedTech (including digital). Workstreams include, but are not limited to: topic prioritisation utilising horizon scanning and demand signalling, funding, commissioning, procurement, commercial, reimbursement and pricing, adoption, evidence standards, real world evidence generation, evaluation, and regulatory requirements and assurance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge
Essential
- Own and/or commission the delivery of dedicated funding and adoption programmes to scale and spread well-evidenced, beneficial MedTech products in the NHS e.g. HealthTech adoption and acceleration funds and/or programmes to support real world evidence generation for early-stage and novel technologies.
Experience
Essential
- Lead ongoing policy design, implementation and evaluation of the MedTech Funding Mandate (MTFM), Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) and evolving Digital Health Tech pathway work - reviewing and adapting these in light of plans to develop and deliver an Integrated Rules-Based Pathway.
- Lead wider work, co-development and engagement to facilitate scaling of MedTech adoption, including provision of broader guidance, tools and materials (e.g. product libraries) to support patients/users, systems and industry.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Lead policy, strategy and programme development and delivery to facilitate the scale and spread of well-evidenced MedTech Innovation, including Digital Innovation, across clinical pathways and specialties in the NHS, locally regionally and nationally
- Lead and coordinate policy workstreams to develop and deliver an end-to-end Integrated Rules-Based MedTech Pathway that will help clarify routes to market for MedTech (including digital). Workstreams include, but are not limited to: topic prioritisation utilising horizon scanning and demand signalling, funding, commissioning, procurement, commercial, reimbursement and pricing, adoption, evidence standards, real world evidence generation, evaluation, and regulatory requirements and assurance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge
Essential
- Own and/or commission the delivery of dedicated funding and adoption programmes to scale and spread well-evidenced, beneficial MedTech products in the NHS e.g. HealthTech adoption and acceleration funds and/or programmes to support real world evidence generation for early-stage and novel technologies.
Experience
Essential
- Lead ongoing policy design, implementation and evaluation of the MedTech Funding Mandate (MTFM), Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) and evolving Digital Health Tech pathway work - reviewing and adapting these in light of plans to develop and deliver an Integrated Rules-Based Pathway.
- Lead wider work, co-development and engagement to facilitate scaling of MedTech adoption, including provision of broader guidance, tools and materials (e.g. product libraries) to support patients/users, systems and industry.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
