Senior Innovation Project Manager

NHS Scotland; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager within a forward-thinking healthcare organization. This role focuses on MedTech innovation, collaborating with the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre to enhance patient care. You will lead diverse projects, utilizing your project management expertise to drive significant improvements in service delivery. If you are passionate about innovation and have a knack for stakeholder engagement, this position offers a unique chance to make a real impact in the healthcare sector. Join a team dedicated to transforming patient experiences through cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects in line with NHS Tayside Innovation's goals.
• Develop project plans, manage risks, and ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Innovation Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Project Management Certification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager, with an interest in MedTech Innovation, has arisen within NHS Tayside Innovation. This post provides a unique opportunity to work alongside the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) consortium as part of NHS Tayside Innovation.

NHS Tayside Innovation is a collaborator in TayMed Connect with the University of Dundee who are also part of the MDMC Consortium. This post, funded by MDMC through the Regional Development Agency, Scottish Enterprise, will influence and drive forward MedTech innovation to deliver significant improvements in patient care and the delivery of services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the ability to find solutions to problems through initiative, creativity and determination.
• Has the ability to positively engage with, communicate and influence people from different sectors and levels of seniority.

• Has the ability to work across private and public sector, understanding the varying requests from each sector.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.

The Project Manager role will provide senior project management services and innovation led consulting services. This includes the management of discrete and/or linked innovation projects from initiation to handover in line with requirements and priorities set by NHS Tayside Innovation Senior Management Team and the MDMC Consortium.

You will successfully develop and manage plans, risks and project resources. You will also manage, coordinate and deliver the projects, utilising project management methodology, to deliver outcomes to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget. Stakeholder engagement is a key element in delivering the innovation programme and its anticipated benefits.

You will be based in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee and work remotely when required.

High levels of communication and project management skills are necessary to perform this role effectively.

We encourage you to find out more about this post by making an informal enquiry before applying. Please contact Kate, Innovation Development Manager, at [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37.0 hours per week.

Internal - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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