About this role
Job summary
University College London Hospitals (UCLH) is seeking a dynamic Digital Innovation Project Manager. This pivotal role sits at the heart of UCLH's approach to the translation of cutting-edge UCL digital research into real-world improvements for patients, staff and the wider NHS. The successful candidate will:
o Play a key role in delivering the Digital Innovation Hub's strategy. Your work will directly impact patient care and operational efficiency across UCLH.o Lead and facilitate projects and innovators involving Artificial Intelligence and other digital technologies. Your expertise will bring transformative solutions to life, impacting healthcare delivery.o Working across UCLH and University College London, you will build trusted relationships with senior clinical, operational, academic and industry stakeholders, helping to identify, develop and accelerate innovations with the potential to transform careo UCLH offers a stimulating environment where creativity meets technology. You'll assist with the management of a portfolio of high-profile projects, ensuring alignment with UCLH's objectives and values.
If you're passionate about the translation of digital research into practical NHS application, this is a unique opportunity to help UCLH be at the forefront of this field.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead and manage complex digital innovation projects that improve processes, systems integration, and the experience of patients and staff across the organisation. They will provide expert advice on digital innovation methodologies, project delivery, and change management, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and aligned to organisational priorities.
Key responsibilities include planning, coordinating and monitoring digital innovation projects; developing and reporting on project KPIs; identifying opportunities for digital standardisation and adoption; taking projects through appropriate governance; and implementing continuous improvements to project delivery approaches.
The role requires effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across UCL and UCLH - particularly digital teams - building strong working relationships and supporting the implementation of new digital processes and technologies. The postholder will deliver regular project updates, ensuring stakeholder engagement and effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The successful candidate will oversee project resources, manage project budgets and procurement processes, and ensure financial governance requirements are met. They will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures, undertake research and development activities to support innovation projects, and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting using a range of digital systems.
The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across a range of digital innovation programmes, maintain confidentiality at all times, and comply with Trust policies and procedures.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications Essential
Degree and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Masters qualification or equivalent (or working towards same)
Experience Essential
Significant experience of managing complex, large-scale and high-profile projects Experience of delivering process improvement and transformation projects Experience in operating in and managing diverse multidisciplinary team Experience of working with and managing external consultants Experience of service improvement delivery
Desirable
Experience of working with digital healthcare researchers
Skills & Abilities Essential
Effective use of influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills Analytical and data- evaluation skills, with the ability to solve complex problems Strong grasp of managing project finances and budgets Work well in highly sensitive and high pressure environments Ability to work flexibly in a fast changing environment Ability to form excellent relationships with a wide stakeholder base Good organisational skills and abilities IT Literate
Values Essential
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication Essential
Very good written and verbal communication skills Ability to present complex data in a clear and easily understood format - both verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Specific Requirements Essential
The postholder will be required to work at least one day a week at UCL/ UCLH sites
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 (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).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)