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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a full time fixed term post for 2 years. The hours of work are 9am – 5pm.
The R&I Innovation Lead is one of the key appointments in Innovation Management and Governance in Scotland, having a strategic and operational role at regional and local levels. In line with the Logan Report, Scottish Government has made a strong commitment to making Scotland a go to location for innovation activity. The joined aim is to both address Health & Social Care priorities while growing companies, jobs and supply chains. Partnership working with industry is a key component of innovation.
The job of the Innovation Lead is to provide strong leadership and vision to the Innovation service; the post holder is tasked with devising and delivering a management and governance framework that not only regulates clinical innovation but also creates a supportive and productive environment for clinical and translational science in the NHS and in universities across the region. Given the political, economic and socio-medical spotlight on the delivery of funding programmes that accelerate the translation of medtech and digital health innovations into the NHS, it is critical that the post holder operates at the highest possible level of effectiveness and efficiency.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification and experience in the field of life sciences, a MBA or equivalent qualification and experience is highly desirable. The candidate will have significant experience in management in the NHS or life sciences arena at a senior level, awareness of regulatory requirements, a high level of, strategic, technical, and leadership skills, a proven track record in managing complex teams and ability to negotiate SLA’s, contracts, manage budgets and complex teams.
Informal enquires to Julie Brittenden, R&I Director email Julie.brittenden@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or call 07778704899
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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