University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Digital Innovation Hub Project Manager
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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:
- Play a key role in delivering the Digital Innovation Hub's strategy. Your work will directly impact patient care and operational efficiency across UCLH.
- Lead and facilitate projects and innovators involving Artificial Intelligence and other digital technologies. Your expertise will bring transformative solutions to life, impacting healthcare delivery.
- 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 care.
- 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.
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.
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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
- 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 UCLH
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.
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We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- 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.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits
- Name: Oliver Schafer
- Job title: Senior Project Manager
- Email address: oliver.schafer@nhs.net
You may also contact Mr Sean Palmer, Digital Innovation Hub Portfolio Lead, Sean.palmer@nhs.net
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