Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Role
The West of Scotland Innovation team, with core funding from the Scottish Government, is based in a hub on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site but has a regional remit. Line management of key staff members is primarily by the Departments of Research, Development & Clinical Innovation and eHealth. The focus of the Innovation team is to project manage and deliver on a wide range of innovation projects using West of Scotland Health Boards as test beds, including key exemplar national projects.
This national post will be embedded within the West of Scotland regional hub. All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
This is a full‑time post (36) working these hours Monday‑Friday, flexible working required at times to meet project requirements.
This post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
This is a fixed‑term post for 2 years
Key Responsibilities
This postholder will work with the NHSGGC Innovation team to plan, manage and deliver agreed open collaboration projects across the West of Scotland and with our partner Innovation Hubs in NoS and EoS. The PM role will include scoping and delivery of a diverse range of data‑driven and medical device projects within timescales and budget, ensuring collaborative working across a broad range of stakeholders to support the delivery of the open collaboration objectives.
The postholder will be responsible for facilitating the development and commercialisation of innovations emerging from the open collaboration process through effective project management, commercial due diligence, contract negotiation and identification of translational funding opportunities. They will form part of the West of Scotland Innovation team and provide cross‑cover as required to support key national innovation projects conducted in the West region.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
Degree in a business‑related subject or equivalent and a Postgraduate diploma/qualification in project management e.g. PRINCE 2 accreditation or equivalent experience.
Experience and knowledge of health service delivery.
Experience of working with a range of stakeholders in service redesign/improvement.
Experience of working at a strategic /managerial level within the NHS.
Management skills.
Knowledge of current evidence and policy related to the post.
What We Offer
A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
Armed Forces Covenant
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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