Chief Operating Officer, Health Innovation Network

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The purpose of the Health Innovation Network is to transform lives through innovation, so if you are seeking a predominantly remote role to make a real difference to lives of our populations in England, working collaboratively at an executive level, then this role is for you.

To meet the aspirations of the Health Innovation Network and achieve the Strategic ambitions and business plan, the Network Central team is moving to its next stage of maturity which requires an agile, collaborative and experienced, commercially and financially aware Chief Operating Officer to lead the team and support a “one Network” approach.

The Chief Operating Officer will be accountable for execution of the Network Business Plan and budget, supporting the Network Executive Chair to act as the strategic point of contact for the Health Innovation Network at a national level, displaying and role modelling effective team leadership and organisation development capabilities to enable a high performing team to deliver the Network Operating Model maximising Network collaboration and impact. Developing a positive and productive workplace culture to a geographically dispersed team and ensure the wellbeing and development of its people.

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Executive accountable for the delivery of the Network Business Plan and for the standard and quality of all portfolio areas, overseeing a Senior Leadership Team to deliver:

-          Performance improvement of national programme delivery

-          National innovation pipeline development

-          Strategic communications and engagement

-          Business development on behalf of the Network

-          Business planning and governance support for Network infrastructure

Manage and build key relationships with diverse and senior stakeholders, at local, regional and national level, to further the strategic aims of the Network, and act as the strategic point of contact for potential partners seeking to engage with the Network at a national level.

Build and nurture effective relationships with Local health innovation networks, providing necessary guidance and support to enable local delivery of the Network Business Plan objectives and oversee Network operations.

To negotiate the annual funding agreement for the Network Central Team with the 15 local health innovation networks through the Network Executive and agree annual budgets for functions across the Network Central Team.

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The Network Central team is currently hosted by Manchester University Foundation Trust.

Health Innovation Networks are commissioned by NHS England and the Office of Life Sciences to discover, develop and deploy a range of innovative products and programmes that have a transformational effect on the delivery of NHS services improving patient outcomes and improving productivity and workforce challenges in response to articulated national and local needs. Following the recent award of a new five-year licence from NHS England, the 15 Health Innovation Networks are at a key point in their development as the main innovation arm of the NHS.

Health Innovation Manchester works at the forefront of healthcare innovation to discover, develop and deploy new healthcare solutions.

We harness the power of the NHS, wider health and care systems, industry and academia within our region to address major challenges and tackle inequalities.

We are fast becoming an international leader in health innovation and digital healthcare, transforming the health & wellbeing of citizens across Greater Manchester.

Here at HInM we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.