Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The SETT Centre was established as part of UHS research infrastructure in 2021. SETT is focused on Advanced Therapies, MedTech and Data & AI to translate cutting-edge research and innovation into clinical care and patient outcomes.
We are looking for an experienced programme manager in our MedTech Research and Innovation Programme
o Working across Wessex to capture and map current levels of innovation support in the region based on capability, experience and resourceso To build on the Wessex Initiative for Strategic and Pragmatic Regulatory Science programme bridging the gap between regulators and innovatorso Work with Wessex stakeholders to scope and deliver a Wessex programme to engage, build and flow industry and innovator pipelines (pragmatic adaption and support of SIGHT and other industry initiatives)o Work with key stakeholders to scope and develop the infrastructure required for the future ambition of a Wessex Health Tech Centre
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) To lead a high-profile programme across Wessex, involving strategic thinking, quality improvement, programme management and stakeholder engagement across primary care, public health, secondary care, and local communities.
b) Work closely with service partners to develop and implement strategic and operational and plans to deliver the programme outcomes.
c) Support and communicate effectively with complex, long term and often interdependent projects that form the programme
You will have Demonstrable experience in managing SME and innovator relationships. Proven ability to generate research funding In-depth knowledge of NIHR and other research infrastructure relevant to Wessex Considerable familiarity with the research pathway from ideation through to delivery and demonstrable experience in supporting innovators along the pathway. Demonstrable knowledge of regulations and regulatory bodies as applied to MedTech and innovation pathways
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) To lead a high-profile programme across Wessex, involving strategic thinking, quality improvement, programme management and stakeholder engagement across primary care, public health, secondary care, and local communities.
b) Work closely with service partners to develop and implement strategic and operational and plans to deliver the programme outcomes.
c) Support and communicate effectively with complex, long term and often interdependent projects that form the programme
You will have Demonstrable experience in managing SME and innovator relationships. Proven ability to generate research funding In-depth knowledge of NIHR and other research infrastructure relevant to Wessex Considerable familiarity with the research pathway from ideation through to delivery and demonstrable experience in supporting innovators along the pathway. Demonstrable knowledge of regulations and regulatory bodies as applied to MedTech and innovation pathways
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a health care setting.
- Member of relevant professional body - where appropriate.
Desirable
- QSIR college associate.
- Coaching qualification.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of project management /improvement skills across a range of disciplines, with a track record of managing successful change.
- Holds a relevant project management qualification (e.g. Prince2 Practitioner) or can demonstrate relevant equivalent knowledge
- Presenting and communicating to a variety of different audiences
- Experience at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector
- Demonstrable experience in managing SME and innovator relationships
- Proven ability to generate research funding
- In depth knowledge of NIHR and other research infrastructure relevant to Wessex
- Considerable familiarity with the research pathway from ideation through to delivery and demonstrable experience in supporting innovators along the pathway.
- Demonstrable knowledge of regulations and regulatory bodies as applied to MedTech and innovation pathways
- Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others.
- Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience.
- Previous experience in quality / service improvement environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in healthcare setting.
- Coaching experience.
- Teaching experience.
- Experience of working with and influencing clinicians.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a health care setting.
- Member of relevant professional body - where appropriate.
Desirable
- QSIR college associate.
- Coaching qualification.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of project management /improvement skills across a range of disciplines, with a track record of managing successful change.
- Holds a relevant project management qualification (e.g. Prince2 Practitioner) or can demonstrate relevant equivalent knowledge
- Presenting and communicating to a variety of different audiences
- Experience at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector
- Demonstrable experience in managing SME and innovator relationships
- Proven ability to generate research funding
- In depth knowledge of NIHR and other research infrastructure relevant to Wessex
- Considerable familiarity with the research pathway from ideation through to delivery and demonstrable experience in supporting innovators along the pathway.
- Demonstrable knowledge of regulations and regulatory bodies as applied to MedTech and innovation pathways
- Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others.
- Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience.
- Previous experience in quality / service improvement environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in healthcare setting.
- Coaching experience.
- Teaching experience.
- Experience of working with and influencing clinicians.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
