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Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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; and 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The successful candidate will oversee project resources, manage project budgets and procurement processes, and ensure financial governance requirements are met. They will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures, undertake research and development activities to support innovation projects, and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting using a range of digital systems.
The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across a range of digital innovation programmes, maintain confidentiality at all times, and comply with Trust policies and procedures.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing complex, large-scale and high-profile projects
- Experience of delivering process improvement and transformation projects
- Experience in operating in and managing diverse multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with and managing external consultants
- Experience of service improvement delivery
Desirable
- Experience of working with digital healthcare researchers
Communication
Essential
- Very good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present complex data in a clear and easily understood format – both verbally and in writing.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective use of influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills
- Analytical and data- evaluation skills, with the ability to solve complex problems
- Strong grasp of managing project finances and budgets
- Work well in highly sensitive and high pressure environments
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast changing environment
- Ability to form excellent relationships with a wide stakeholder base
- Good organisational skills and abilities
- IT Literate
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The postholder will be required to work at least one day a week at UCL/ UCLH sites
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters qualification or equivalent (or working towards same)
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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This advert is for Digital Innovation Hub Project Manager with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in University College London Hospitals. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 22 months (Fixed term funding until 30-06-2028). The application deadline is 27 Sep 2026.
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