University College London Hospitals (UCLH) is seeking a dynamic Digital Innovation Project Manager. This pivotal role sits at the heart of UCLH’s approach to harnessing cutting‑edge technology and data to revolutionise clinical care and the patient and staff experience. The successful candidate will:
- Play a key role in delivering the Digital Innovation Hub’s strategy, directly impacting patient care and operational efficiency across UCLH.
- Lead and facilitate projects and innovators involving Artificial Intelligence and other digital technologies, bringing transformative solutions to life.
- Work alongside professionals from UCLH, University College London (UCL), and various external partners, fostering a digital innovation community with lasting impacts.
- Assist with the management of a portfolio of high‑profile projects, ensuring alignment with UCLH’s objectives and values.
If you are passionate about digital innovation and its potential in healthcare, this is a unique opportunity to help UCLH be at the forefront of this field. This role is open to part‑time or full‑time arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Expertise in systems like Microsoft Teams, ClickUp, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Provide expert advice on digital innovation processes and their interdependencies.
- Develop and report on KPIs for digital projects, focusing on efficiency and patient/staff experiences.
- Identify and implement improvements for digital standardisation and adoption.
- Collaborate with teams to support new digital innovation processes.
Project Management
- Plan and manage complex digital innovation projects, focusing on process enhancements and system integrations.
- Conduct detailed project planning, set milestones, and designate responsibilities.
- Monitor project progress, adjust strategies, and address risks/issues promptly.
- Analyse data to formulate actionable recommendations and innovative solutions.
- Continuously refine and improve digital project delivery approaches.
Communication & Relationships
- Build effective working relationships across all divisions.
- Deliver training and presentations on digital projects, ensuring widespread engagement.
- Provide regular updates and negotiate for resources to support digital initiatives.
Team & Financial Management
- Supervise and support junior staff on projects.
- Oversee day‑to‑day management of project resources.
- Act as budget holder, monitoring spend and ensuring alignment with financial guidelines.
- Manage procurement and act as authorised signatory for project payments.
Operational Responsibilities
- Collaborate on policy and procedure implementation for digital innovations.
- Utilise IT applications to create reports and maintain project information.
- Undertake R&D activities during project mobilisation and initiation phases.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection guidelines.
- Follow the Trust’s Dress Code policy.
- Work flexibly across various digital innovation areas as needed.
- Assist with the orientation and training of new staff.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net‑zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net‑zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – to find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
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