Band 7 Surgical and Perioperative Innovation Hub Manager

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering world-leading research and innovation that transforms patient care, improves outcomes, and advances healthcare practice. The Surgical & Perioperative Care Innovation Hub sits at the forefront of this mission, bringing together clinicians, researchers, patients and industry partners to accelerate the development, evaluation and adoption of innovations that enhance surgical pathways, perioperative care, productivity and staff wellbeing.

Reporting to the MedTech Programme Manager, and accountable through the Hub Director and the Managing and Medical Directors of Research and Innovation, the postholder will play a pivotal role in driving the Hub's success. Working across a diverse portfolio of innovation projects, they will establish robust governance processes, monitor performance and impact, support stakeholder engagement, and help ensure that new ideas translate into meaningful benefits for patients, staff and the wider healthcare system.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Hub, supporting a portfolio of innovation projects from concept through to delivery and impact. They will coordinate, monitor and maintain project activities, ensuring work is well organised, accurately recorded and delivered effectively. Working closely with clinicians, researchers, industry partners and external organisations, they will help deliver a high-quality service that strengthens the Hub's portfolio and contributes to improvements in patient care, health outcomes and economic growth.

This is a varied and collaborative role requiring excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities. The post holder will work with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical and operational teams, the University of Birmingham, the NIHR Research Delivery Network, industry partners, regional health and care organisations, and other national bodies, building strong relationships to support successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will bring strong project management skills and a structured approach to governance, monitoring and reporting. They will be confident working independently, using sound judgement to prioritise workload and respond to changing demands, while also contributing to wider activities across the Research & Innovation Department.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.