Band 7 Surgical and Perioperative Innovation Hub Manager

Job Summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering world-leading research and innovation that transforms patient care, improves outcomes, and advances healthcare practice. The Surgical & Perioperative Care Innovation Hub sits at the forefront of this mission, bringing together clinicians, researchers, patients and industry partners to accelerate the development, evaluation and adoption of innovations that enhance surgical pathways, perioperative care, productivity and staff wellbeing.

Reporting to the MedTech Programme Manager, and accountable through the Hub Director and the Managing and Medical Directors of Research and Innovation, the postholder will play a pivotal role in driving the Hub's success. Working across a diverse portfolio of innovation projects, they will establish robust governance processes, monitor performance and impact, support stakeholder engagement, and help ensure that new ideas translate into meaningful benefits for patients, staff and the wider healthcare system.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The post holder will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Hub, supporting a portfolio of innovation projects from concept through to delivery and impact. They will coordinate, monitor and maintain project activities, ensuring work is well organised, accurately recorded and delivered effectively. Working closely with clinicians, researchers, industry partners and external organisations, they will help deliver a high-quality service that strengthens the Hub's portfolio and contributes to improvements in patient care, health outcomes and economic growth.

This is a varied and collaborative role requiring excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities. The post holder will work with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical and operational teams, the University of Birmingham, the NIHR Research Delivery Network, industry partners, regional health and care organisations, and other national bodies, building strong relationships to support successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will bring strong project management skills and a structured approach to governance, monitoring and reporting. They will be confident working independently, using sound judgement to prioritise workload and respond to changing demands, while also contributing to wider activities across the Research & Innovation Department.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (science, technical, digital innovation, and business) or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Postgraduate Degree (PgDup/MSc/MBA) or equivalent experience
  
  

Desirable

• Postgraduate Degree (PgDup/MSc/MBA) or equivalent experience
• Regulatory awareness training (HR/IRAS/MHRA/UKCA; data protection/IG)
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience in technology, healthcare, and research innovation
• Experience of planning, managing, and delivering innovation-based projects/programme management and methodology, including experience of managing complex multi-stakeholder programmes in the NHS (surgical/perioperative preferred)
• Experience of budget management and business case development, working with finance and procurement.
• Experience of an agile user centred approach to project management
• Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to ensure project delivery.
• Experience of leading on the setup and delivery of research with R&I (feasibility, contracting, approvals)
• Experience in designing and delivering training/events; senior level reporting and presentations
• Experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience of working in hospital setting
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with NIHR RDN processes/funding and commercial research
• Exposure to device/software evaluations and associated regulatory pathways within Trust policy
• Experience in data/digital projects (EPR integration, analytics dashboards).
  
  

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Knowledge of the NHS research and innovation landscape (RDN, HRA, AHSN/HIN) and Trust governance.
• Ability to work autonomously and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven relationship management skills across stakeholder groups, including HEIs and/or Industry on R&I or adoption projects.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective team working/Collaborative.
• Professional, calm, and efficient manner
• Positive and flexible approach to work
• Self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial/Innovative
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values.
• Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to gain experience and develop.
  
  

Desirable

Awareness of MHRA/UKCA considerations for devices an SaMD; understanding of responsible AI in the NHS

Familiarity with surgical/perioperative pathways and productivity metrics

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.

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.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Sian Dunning

sian.dunning@uhb.nhs.uk

01213718540

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1104093

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Job Description

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