Digital Innovation Deputy Portfolio Lead
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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Role Overview
The Digital Innovation Hub at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) invites applications for a leadership position focused on advancing digital health innovation. This role centers on bridging health, research, and technology by transforming UCL's cutting-edge digital research into tangible health improvements for patients, NHS staff, and the wider healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities
Based at both UCLH and University College London, the postholder will play a pivotal role in fostering trusted collaborations with senior clinical, academic, operational, and industry partners. You will develop and drive forward a portfolio of innovation projects, oversee their prioritization, delivery, benefit realization, and risk mitigation, and guide a growing multidisciplinary team. Serving as a vital liaison between UCL and UCLH, your efforts will ensure successful translation of research into NHS operational settings.
Required Expertise and Skills
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing digital programmes or portfolios with a strategic outlook balanced by practical implementation skills. You will be adept at navigating complex healthcare environments, passionate about leveraging innovation to elevate patient care, and proficient in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and delivery management.
Organizational Context
UCLH is one of the UK’s most sophisticated NHS trusts, delivering specialized acute services across eight sites including University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The Trust is committed to clinical excellence, research leadership, education, and sustainability, targeting carbon net zero status for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Additional Information
For further inquiries or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sean Palmer, Digital Innovation Hub Portfolio Lead, via email at sean.palmer@nhs.net.