Job Summary
Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley (HIOTV) is seeking an experienced and confident Senior Project Manager to provide maternity cover within our Clinical Innovation Adoption (CIA) Programme.
This is a role requiring someone who can step in quickly, work autonomously, and lead complex programmes at pace. The post holder will manage a diverse portfolio of innovation and transformation projects, working closely with clinicians, NHS providers, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), regional and national partners.
Main duties of the job
* National NHS priorities for transformation (e.g. Respiratory) and Health Innovation Network national programmes (e.g. Cardiovascular Disease)
* Regional innovation priorities, working with ICSS, ICBs, Strategic Clinical Networks and regional NHS teams
* Local clinical pathway transformation, supporting providers and frontline teams to redesign services and adopt new models of care
About us
Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (HIOTV) is hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Employees benefit from NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
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Job Details
Date posted: 18 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8c
Salary: £76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-AHSN-7816186-8c
Job locations: Oxford Science Park; Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley, Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park; Oxford, OX4 4GA
Job Responsibilities
Your work will include managing a diverse transformation portfolio, supporting development of new neighbourhood models of care, leading pathway redesign, supporting the adoption of new clinical guidance, analysing evidence and data, and digital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and technology innovations.
You will also lead on:
* Designing and implementing delivery and evaluation frameworks including real-world data collection systems
* Programme-level reporting and oversight for national, regional, and local boards
* Ensuring clinical, operational, and financial readiness for adoption
* Identifying risks and barriers to implementation and defining mitigation plans
* Supporting business case development, tenders, and scaling decisions
* Engaging across clinical therapeutic areas, particularly respiratory and urology, while being adaptable across other specialties
This role requires someone who can operate strategically while delivering at pace, influencing senior stakeholders and supporting clinical transformation.
General Conditions
Risk Management: The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the Major Incident Policy, Fire Policy, Information governance and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response.
Responsibilities for Health and Safety: The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.
Infection Control: Infection Control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.
Child Protection: The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults: The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.
Information Governance: All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed online, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site.
Data Quality: Data quality is a vital element of every staff member's job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care, clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial and resource planning and performance. All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trust's Data Quality Policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and experience
* Strong experience working within or closely alongside the NHS and Industry, including understanding of system priorities, commissioning, patient pathways, clinical operations and interaction with Industry Partners.
* Proven experience in national, regional, or local programme delivery, involving transformation or significant innovation adoption.
* Demonstrated ability to lead pathway redesign, service transformation, and clinical model change.
* Deep understanding of evaluation methodology and applying evidence in real-world NHS settings.
* Strong capability in accessing NHS datasets through IG requirements, CSUs and other routes. In addition, using analysing and interpreting data for planning, evaluation, and performance monitoring.
* Ability to understand a range of clinical care services and work credibly with clinicians.
Skills and aptitude
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders, clinicians and external partners.
* Strong organisational ability to manage a busy and wide-ranging programme of work.
* Flexible, collaborative approach, with readiness to work as part of a highly interdependent team.
* Willingness to support colleagues, step into programme areas when required, and contribute to shared team success.
* High professional standards, calm under pressure, and able to maintain judgement in complex environments.
* Ability to identify risks, opportunities and implications for service change.
Behavioural attributes
* A constructive, adaptable team player with a strong desire to deliver meaningful change.
* Interest in healthcare improvement, innovation, and transformation of clinical pathways.
* Ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities with the professionalism and composure.
* A commitment to engaging with peers and partners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based solutions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer Details
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Science Park
Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley, Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park
Oxford
OX4 4GA
Employer's Website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/
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