HealthTech Programme Lead - Hybrid NHS

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Programme Manager - HealthTech Innovation. This 12-month secondment or fixed-term maternity cover leads strategic health-technology projects, engaging NHS services and health innovators to accelerate adoption and value for patients and the NHS.

The role requires experience in the UK health and life sciences sector, strong project management and the ability to operate across organisations, delivering measurable outcomes

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or a relevant degree, plus project management experience or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• A Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of the specialist work practices, requirements and/ or professional guidelines relevant to healthcare innovation.
• Knowledge and experience of the NHS and local health and social care functions.
• Project management training (e.g. PRINCE II).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a series of projects supporting the Innovation Exchange commission from the UK government Office for Life Sciences.
• Bridge NHS and social care needs with innovators, communicating system requirements.
• Lead horizon-scanning, stakeholder engagement and event delivery as part of the role.
• Support innovators to prepare for adoption through market, evidence and implementation planning.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Relevant degree

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Programme Manager - HealthTech Innovation. This 12-month secondment or fixed-term maternity cover leads strategic health-technology projects, engaging NHS services and health innovators to accelerate adoption and value for patients and the NHS.

The role requires experience in the UK health and life sciences sector, strong project management and the ability to operate across organisations, delivering measurable outcomes