Job summary
The work of the strategy, research, innovation & improvement directorate primarily focuses on the delivery of the third strategic goal - 'to build learning, improvement and innovation into everything we do'. The directorate includes sub-functions of improvement, innovation, strategy & partnerships [to which this role directly relates], sustainability, population health & equity and life sciences. Each of these sub-functions lead on the development & delivery of key strategic programmes through practical implementation and use of improvement method, capability building and development of partnerships across the specific subject areas which have been increasingly prioritised in the national context.
We are seeking a dynamic Strategy, Partnerships & Innovation Programme Manager to support our Executive Director, Prof Bob Klaber, in delivering our ambitious objectives. This role is pivotal in coordinating and implementing our organisational strategy, fostering innovation, and managing key partnerships.
The responsibilities of the post holder are described in detail within the job description. You will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery, fostering innovation, and building meaningful partnerships that make a real difference to our patients and communities.
Interviews will be held on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July (virtually). Some candidates may progress to a 2nd interview on Monday 21st July (in person at St Mary's Hospital).
Main duties of the job
Please have a careful read of the JD and PS as they give real clarity and detail as to what the successful candidate will do in the role, and the attitudes, skills and behaviours they will need for their work. If there is anything else you wanted to explore our Exec Director Bob Klaber is available as the contact.
The portfolio is diverse and fast-moving; we will need the post holder to work in a flexible way and be an active part of the senior leadership team who will shape the direction of our strategy, innovation & partnerships work going forward.
Our most important requirement is that you are kind - one of the 4 values and behaviours expected of all of us working in the organisation. We are a team and organisation that is curious, focused on learning and inclusive of different and unique people, with a diversity of voices in all parts of our work. If you apply you will need to explain how you will contribute to this through the way you work and lead.
One final word on AI. We are a Trust with a strong interest in AI, have an AI strategy to guide our AI work, but as you write your application we suggest caution about use of AI in what you write and submit. We are keen to see the quality of your writing, that you can formulate a logical, evidence-based argument and that you are able to bring a strong human sense of your values and what matters most to you in life to your application. We will be putting significant weighting on that as we evaluate applications.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Postgraduate qualification or relevant experience
- Strategy, innovation and/or improvement science qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience in implementation of strategic change programmes
- Completion of formal programme in coaching / mentoring / training delivery
- Project / programme management qualification
- Completed research degree (ie doctorate, MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of leading strategic change in a complex environment
- Experience of working with staff outside the employing organisation to deliver change such as improvements in performance, quality and efficiency e.g. commissioners and patient groups
- Experience of working with a variety of clinical staff including senior clinicians and clinical academics
- Experience of the design, development and delivery of programmes or project initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of working with other corporate teams collaboratively to improve quality and efficiency of care
- Experience of supporting change in a politically sensitive environment
- Experience of working in or with a large, multi-site NHS provider
- Experience of working with local communities and third sector
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to employ a wide range of tools and techniques to plan, deliver, monitor, evaluate and sustain improvements and change and coach projects teams to use these too.
- Has an excellent understanding of research and evaluation methods including mixed methods evaluation and wider impact evaluation tools such as return on investment
- Has sound IT skills (incl email and Microsoft Office packages)
- Able to manage budgets, including external grant funding and charitable support
- Able to work in a matrix structure, bringing together different types of expertise to work collaboratively
- Ability to assimilate and analyse data from several sources (including national benchmarking and other strategic drivers), bringing it into a coherent narrative for project planning and reporting purposes and making recommendations where appropriate.
- Ability to identify and assess risks (both project delivery and impact of changes) and develop suitable mitigations in partnership with key stakeholders
- Outstanding writing and presentation skills to be able to clearly articulate key strategic priorities and rationale in a range of different written and other formats.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Postgraduate qualification or relevant experience
- Strategy, innovation and/or improvement science qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience in implementation of strategic change programmes
- Completion of formal programme in coaching / mentoring / training delivery
- Project / programme management qualification
- Completed research degree (ie doctorate, MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of leading strategic change in a complex environment
- Experience of working with staff outside the employing organisation to deliver change such as improvements in performance, quality and efficiency e.g. commissioners and patient groups
- Experience of working with a variety of clinical staff including senior clinicians and clinical academics
- Experience of the design, development and delivery of programmes or project initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of working with other corporate teams collaboratively to improve quality and efficiency of care
- Experience of supporting change in a politically sensitive environment
- Experience of working in or with a large, multi-site NHS provider
- Experience of working with local communities and third sector
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to employ a wide range of tools and techniques to plan, deliver, monitor, evaluate and sustain improvements and change and coach projects teams to use these too.
- Has an excellent understanding of research and evaluation methods including mixed methods evaluation and wider impact evaluation tools such as return on investment
- Has sound IT skills (incl email and Microsoft Office packages)
- Able to manage budgets, including external grant funding and charitable support
- Able to work in a matrix structure, bringing together different types of expertise to work collaboratively
- Ability to assimilate and analyse data from several sources (including national benchmarking and other strategic drivers), bringing it into a coherent narrative for project planning and reporting purposes and making recommendations where appropriate.
- Ability to identify and assess risks (both project delivery and impact of changes) and develop suitable mitigations in partnership with key stakeholders
- Outstanding writing and presentation skills to be able to clearly articulate key strategic priorities and rationale in a range of different written and other formats.
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).
