Head of Innovation
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £66,582.00 to £77,368.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £66582.00 - £77368.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0515 |
Summary
Oversee the collection, assessment and evaluation of enterprising and innovative staff ideas Design, implement and maintain an innovation ideas pipeline, and project management approach to ideas Oversee and organise the management of a portfolio of staff enterprise innovation ideas, monitoring and reporting on progress of these and any associated Intellectual Property. Reacting to changes in priorities and plans. Apply specialist theoretical knowledge on innovation management, user-centred design and human factors principles to the development of ideas and the pipeline process. As well as employing research methodology knowledge to ensure evidence-based practice and appropriate evaluation. Oversee the development of procedures for the effective identification and management of Intellectual Property Hold responsibility for ensuring intellectual policy is protected and opportunities for commercialisation are exploited Oversee the delivery of the Midtech Ltd contract as part of the wider embedded WMAHSN membership. Use networks and specialist knowledge to seek third party companies and academic partners to develop, research and commercialise ideas Use specialist expert knowledge to design and implement strategies to resolve novel and unexpected actual/potential barriers to innovation-related activity Safeguard the interests of participants involved in innovation-related activity by ensuring that relevant legislation, guidance and policies are complied with. Work with senior stakeholders to develop and implement new governance processes where needed. Provide advice and support to other members of staff with regards to innovation management. Mentor and supervise more junior Innovation team staff, acting as a source of expertise. Maintain strong relationships and positive communication channels with other key personnel. Provide reports on staff enterprise and associated intellectual property management. Utilise networks to spread successful innovation research development to elsewhere within the NHS Design, use and maintain electronic systems for managing project status and ensuring all project data is entered and stored appropriately Use electronic systems for the design and development of innovative digital tools such as apps For further details please see the attached job description.