Head of Healthcare Innovation and Research - New Hospitals Programme | NHS England

The post holder will lead the Innovation hub team which will support the workstreams in horizon scanning national and internationally, reviewing the evidence and/or developing the evidence base in partnership with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and Think Tanks. The successful post holder will be able to work at and develop working relationships with national and international leads/ experts/ working groups to support our thinking and decision making and develop the approach and direction of the team ensuring that regional and national work and key stakeholders are encouraged to be active participants. The postholder willhave accountabilityand responsibilityfor the strategicand operational development of the Department/Directorate/Sector. Plans to achievethestrategywillbeunderpinnedbythedeliveryofshorttomediumtermobjectives. Keyaspectsofthisrolewillbeto:

• Ensurethestrategyisformulated,understoodbyallstakeholdersandis deliveredutilisingall available resources efficientlyand effectively.
• Ensure the development and management of relevant strategic plans, within the Sector.
• Ensure appropriate systemandprocesses are inplacetoenable the implementation of the strategy plans in the neworganisations.
• Proactivelymanage the key risks andissues associatedwithensuringappropriate actionsare taken to mitigate or respond.
• Monitoringandestablishingaccountability ontheoverallprogressofthe strategy to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
• Managethewholebudgetaryimplicationsofactivity.
• Avoidthedestabilisationofbusinessasusual.
• Manageandactivelypromotetherelationshipswithkeystakeholders.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.