Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to support the establishment, operational management, and long-term sustainability of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (MFT-HRC).
https://mft.nhs.uk/2023/11/15/mft-awarded-3m-to-develop-innovative-technology-solutions-to-improve-health-outcomes-in-greater-manchester/
The fundamental purpose of NIHR Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) is to transform urgent and emergency care by developing and deploying new technologies for the detection, diagnosis and monitoring of disease and embedding these technologies in the way that health and care services look after patients. MFT-HRC will bring together companies, NHS clinicians, academics, the public and patients to test and commercialise new healthcare technologies aimed at improving urgent and emergency care in the community and the hospital. These technologies will benefit patients and funders by ensuring that diseases are diagnosed earlier and appropriate treatments are provided sooner so that patients get optimal care through planned services.
This role is vital to the success of this programme which will support the delivery of HealthTech development projects, building on clinical themes covering primary care, community setting and secondary care, and methodological themes around HealthTech Assessment.
Main duties of the job
Working within the Innovation team, the post holder will be expected to drive the delivery of the MFT-HRC programme, theme projects and objectives, and arising projects with commercial partners, whilst developing and implementing processes and systems to manage project information.The post holder will provide accurate, timely and high-quality reports on project progress and outputs against forecasts and strategic aims both internally (including to the R&I senior management team) and to external bodies (National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)).The post holder will work with MFT-HRC Theme leads & Co-Leads, programme leads and key clinical staff to identify and overcome risks to ensure successful delivery of MFT-HRC projects and objectives.The post holder will work with senior Research and Innovation staff within the Trust and University, with the R&I Management Team and with other internal functions (e.g. finance, HR, procurement) and external partners (including the NIHR, local SMEs, multinational companies, charities, other Trusts and members of the HRC Network) to identify and progress HealthTech opportunities, and develop and deliver projects which add value to MFT, the University, the wider NHS and patients/ local population.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of formal project management training
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing CPD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of delivery of successful change projects
- Experience of delivering training or engagement events
- Experience of working in a large complex NHS/academic organisation
- Experience of developing and maintaining cross organisational relationships
Desirable
- Experience of innovation and/or HealthTech development initiatives from concept to delivery
- Experience of NHS / Industry interface or industry engagement
Knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of the healthcare sector
- Knowledge of the landscape around innovation development and implementation and the stakeholders therein
Desirable
- Understanding of the use of Health Technologies
- Awareness of issues around health inequalities, sustainability and digital exclusion
- knowledge of funding sources and processes for innovation and research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide project management support
- Extensive IT and IS skills including MS Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage complex projects, including simultaneous projects
Desirable
- Evidence of engaging diverse stakeholders
- Ability to interact and manage relationships with industry, NHS providers, and regional healthcare infrastructure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of formal project management training
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing CPD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of delivery of successful change projects
- Experience of delivering training or engagement events
- Experience of working in a large complex NHS/academic organisation
- Experience of developing and maintaining cross organisational relationships
Desirable
- Experience of innovation and/or HealthTech development initiatives from concept to delivery
- Experience of NHS / Industry interface or industry engagement
Knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of the healthcare sector
- Knowledge of the landscape around innovation development and implementation and the stakeholders therein
Desirable
- Understanding of the use of Health Technologies
- Awareness of issues around health inequalities, sustainability and digital exclusion
- knowledge of funding sources and processes for innovation and research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide project management support
- Extensive IT and IS skills including MS Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage complex projects, including simultaneous projects
Desirable
- Evidence of engaging diverse stakeholders
- Ability to interact and manage relationships with industry, NHS providers, and regional healthcare infrastructure
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).
