Clinical Data Science Unit Technical Project Manager

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Project Manager to drive impactful projects in their new Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams across the NHS and academia. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and passionate about innovation in healthcare. Join a reputable institution pushing forward the boundaries of data-driven applications.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and proactive individual.
• Desire to collaborate with NHS, academia, and industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward projects within the unit.
• Plan, execute, and manage multiple projects aligned to the Trust's goals.
• Oversee risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Embed best practices in data governance.

Skills

Project management skills

Ability to navigate challenges

Innovation in healthcare

Collaboration with diverse teams

Job description

Overview

Our new Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit will be the vital engine room for curating, sharing and utilising our data for novel purposes outside of the routine operations of hospital. It will work collaboratively with the Trust's core digital and data functions, performance and analytics, clinical and operational staff, academics and commercial partners to discover new insights and develop data-driven applications. It will also play a key role in managing the safe, secure and efficient deployment of such solutions - from predictive analytics to medical device-grade decision support tools - in line with policies and processes that it takes the lead in designing.

Responsibilities

• As Project Manager, drive forward projects within the unit, working across the Trust and with academic, clinical and industry partners to deliver impactful initiatives.
• Plan, execute and manage multiple projects with alignment to the Trust's transformation goals.
• Oversee risk management, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight and quality assurance.
• Embed best practices in data governance and project management.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Highly motivated, proactive individual with strong project management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex challenges and a passion for innovation in healthcare.
• Desire to collaborate with diverse teams across the NHS, academia and industry.

About Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust

Addenbrooke's is one of the largest single-site hospitals in the country with a mature Epic EHR and plans for new children's, cancer research and acute hospitals. Our academic partner, Cambridge University, has a global reputation in healthtech, artificial intelligence, engineering, manufacturing and life sciences. Neighbours on campus include the Royal Papworth Hospital and AstraZeneca's Discovery Centre. We are collectively brought together through Cambridge University Healthcare Partners, which has been a driving force for the innovation and life sciences agenda nationally.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that the Trust's data represents one of our most potent assets to support innovation, as well as research and quality improvement. Our Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socio-economic background.