Band 6 Project Manager

Job Summary The Project Manager role at Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) is central to driving healthcare transformation through innovation and improvement. Working within a collaborative matrix structure, you will manage and support projects across the innovation pipeline, national, regional or local, helping to implement new ideas and evaluate their impact. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse initiatives that improve patient outcomes and reduce variation in care. You will use proven methodologies and tools to deliver projects efficiently, while engaging with stakeholders across health, social care and industry. Joining HIWM means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusivity, bold ideas and continuous learning. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in health and care systems and thrive in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment, this role is for you.

Main Duties, Tasks &​ Skills Required You will plan, manage and deliver projects to agreed timelines and standards, supporting innovation adoption and improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings, monitoring progress and adjusting delivery plans where needed. You will contribute to evaluations, data analysis and reporting, ensuring compliance with governance and quality standards. Essential skills include strong organisational and project management capabilities, excellent communication and the ability to build relationships across diverse sectors. You should be adept at analysing complex information, using evidence-based improvement methodologies, and working flexibly within a matrix team. Proficiency in IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and attention to detail are critical. A commitment to inclusivity, patient-centred decision-making and continuous professional development is expected.

For Further Information Please Contact The Recruiting Manager Ellen Hughes -- Portfolio Manager

Ellen.hughes@healthinnovationwm.org

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

• Relevant degree or equivalent additional training plus relevant experience to a post graduate level.
• Post graduate project management qualification or proven equivalent practical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in one of the following:

oPatient safety

oQuality improvement

oChange management

oBenefits realisation

oBusiness Advice

Experience Essential

• Experience of managing projects, from set-up through project planning, process mapping, data analysis and implementation within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of innovation and improvement interventions being implemented into health and care settings.
• Experience in organising and managing meetings involving different sectors, agencies and professions.
• Experience of patient /user involvement initiatives.
• Experience of presenting reports, managing feedback and questions at Senior management level.
• Experience of using a variety of evidence-based quality improvement approaches.
• An understanding of patient safety challenges and safety approaches.
• Experience of adoption and spread within and across organisations.

Desirable

• Experience of working with industry and / or HEIs
• Evidence of working collaboratively and influencing people from a wide range of professional backgrounds (including clinicians, users and industry partners and being effective across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of working in or with commissioning, integrated care boards (ICBs), social care, industry and/or public health.
• Experience and evidence of knowledge and delivery in

oBusiness support

oBusiness management / costing

oIncome generation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to comply with the travel requirements of the post and undertake work-related journeys within the West Midlands area (often (at least weekly)), and nationally (regularly (at least monthly)).

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.

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 Ellen Hughes

ellen.hughes@healthinnovationwm.org

07580247218

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

1 Year(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1101060

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

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