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

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hosted by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Employees benefit from NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Details

• Date posted: 05 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8c
• Salary: £79,504 to £91,609 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 description

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and experience

Essential: 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

Essential: 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

Essential: 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 professionalism and composure. A commitment to engaging with peers and partners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based solutions.

Additional information

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. 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. 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.

Employer details

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Address: Oxford Science Park, Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley, Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA

Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Associate Director Alison Gowdy at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]