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Job summary
The Project Manager role at Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) is central to driving healthcare transformation through innovation and improvement. Working within a collaborative matrix structure, you will manage and support projects across the innovation pipeline, national, regional or local, helping to implement new ideas and evaluate their impact. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse initiatives that improve patient outcomes and reduce variation in care. You will use proven methodologies and tools to deliver projects efficiently, while engaging with stakeholders across health, social care and industry. Joining HIWM means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusivity, bold ideas and continuous learning. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in health and care systems and thrive in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment, this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
You will plan, manage and deliver projects to agreed timelines and standards, supporting innovation adoption and improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings, monitoring progress and adjusting delivery plans where needed. You will contribute to evaluations, data analysis and reporting, ensuring compliance with governance and quality standards. Essential skills include strong organisational and project management capabilities, excellent communication and the ability to build relationships across diverse sectors. You should be adept at analysing complex information, using evidence-based improvement methodologies, and working flexibly within a matrix team. Proficiency in IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and attention to detail are critical. A commitment to inclusivity, patient-centred decision-making and continuous professional development is expected.
For further information please contact the recruiting manager:
Ellen Hughes -- Portfolio Manager
Ellen.hughes@healthinnovationwm.org
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 02 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1101060
- Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of managing projects, from set-up through project planning, process mapping, data analysis and implementation within a healthcare setting.
- *Experience of innovation and improvement interventions being implemented into health and care settings.
- *Experience in organising and managing meetings involving different sectors, agencies and professions.
- *Experience of patient /user involvement initiatives.
- *Experience of presenting reports, managing feedback and questions at Senior management level.
- *Experience of using a variety of evidence-based quality improvement approaches.
- *An understanding of patient safety challenges and safety approaches.
- *Experience of adoption and spread within and across organisations.
Desirable
- *Experience of working with industry and / or HEIs
- *Evidence of working collaboratively and influencing people from a wide range of professional backgrounds (including clinicians, users and industry partners and being effective across organisational boundaries.
- *Experience of working in or with commissioning, integrated care boards (ICBs), social care, industry and/or public health.
- *Experience and evidence of knowledge and delivery in
- oBusiness support
- oBusiness management / costing
- oIncome generation
Qualifications
Essential
- *Relevant degree or equivalent additional training plus relevant experience to a post graduate level.
- *Post graduate project management qualification or proven equivalent practical experience.
- *Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- *Recognised qualification in one of the following:
- oPatient safety
- oQuality improvement
- oChange management
- oBenefits realisation
- oBusiness Advice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to comply with the travel requirements of the post and undertake work-related journeys within the West Midlands area (often (at least weekly)), and nationally (regularly (at least monthly)).
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