The role ofInnovation Manageris to support complex change by bringing energy, expertise, and empathy to bear in the development, execution, and management of innovation projects in the health & social care sector in NW London.
The roleenables and supports project delivery and programme delivery, drawing on skills and practices relating to problem definition, scoping and planning, research and analysis, project management, and reflecting and learning.
The role also includes active participation in thedevelopment and culture of ICHPas an organisation, sharing responsibility for making ICHP a great place to work, and taking a specificmanagerial responsibility for the development of colleagues
The post-holder willlead on several (e.g. two-to-three) external projectsat one time, and potentially provide input / advice to several others. This will include a mixture of shorter-term projects (of circa six to twelve weeks), and projects within longer term programmes of activity (circa twelve months).
The post-holder is responsible forshaping and overseeing the delivery of projects(including coordinating research, analysis, and materials production), working withsignificant self-directionand directing others; and for managing various inputs to ensure the completion of projects to time and within the allocated resources.
Imperial College Health Partners (ICHP):
Imperial College Health Partners (hosted by Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust) is a partnership organisation bringing together NHS providers of healthcare services, clinical commissioning groups and leading universities across North-West London. We have been designated by NHS England as the Health Innovation (HIN) for North-West London, and we are one of 15 HINs across England which make upThe Health Innovation Network.
We were created by the NHS to support complex change across the health and care sector – innovating and collaborating for a healthier population. We work collaboratively on a portfolio of innovation projects known as the NWL Missions. These have been identified as:
1. Optimising care of long-term conditions (starting with CVD)
2. Enabling more days at home
3. Supporting children and young people’s mental health.
We also deliver National commissions such as the Patient Safety Collaborative, and theInnovation Exchangewhich focuses on supporting innovators and industry partners.
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust:
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
The post-holder willlead on several (e.g. two-to-three) external projectsat one time, and potentially provide input / advice to several others. This will include a mixture of shorter-term projects (of circa six to twelve weeks), and projects within longer term programmes of activity (circa twelve months).
The post-holder is responsible forshaping and overseeing the delivery of projects(including coordinating research, analysis, and materials production), working withsignificant self-directionand directing others; and for managing various inputs to ensure the completion of projects to time and within the allocated resources.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Feb 2025