Oriel Programme Manager - Education & Innovation
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
Are you ready for a once-in-a-career opportunity and to be part of healthcare history? Do you want to join a team at the forefront of delivering a brand-new world leading centre for advancing eye health in London?
If so we are looking for a Programme Manager to join the busy team responsible for Oriel, a joint venture between Moorfields Eye Hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity to create a new, purpose-build centre of excellence for eye care, research and education.
Together the Oriel partners will relocate all services from Moorfields Eye Hospital on City Road and UCL IoO on Bath Street, to the new, integrated centre in St Pancras, Camden. Construction is well underway with all 10 levels of the centre built and it is due to open in 2027.Our vision for Oriel is to create an environment for innovation to flourish, inspiring improvements in people’s sight. The centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together eye care, research, and education for the first time, while focusing on patients, and attracting and retaining the best ophthalmic scientists, educators and clinicians.
To help make this a reality, we are looking for dynamic candidates to lead our Education and Innovation Hub work, helping to drive real change that will enable the Oriel vision to come alive.
The post holder will be employed by Moorfields as the partner host for the programme and report directly to the Joint Programme Directors.
Main duties of the job
Within the Oriel programme there are several workstreams which are set up to deliver the programme objectives. This post is responsible for two workstreams, which represent two distinct areas in the new facility:
Education
The education facilities in Oriel will provide the partners with the opportunity to have state of the art learning facilities that match the future of learning and teaching. It will provide training rooms that facilitate student interaction and use of technology.Students in ophthalmology, optometry, nursing and other clinical groups will benefit from more exposure to clinical practice, which will improve the quality of their education.
Oriel will also serve as a recruitment tool, providing an attractive place to work for the best graduates as well as more experienced staff from other trusts.
The Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub is seen as a flagship facility for Oriel, championing innovation and collaboration. It is a space that brings together teams and individuals from both partner organisations, including data scientists, the reading centre, image analytics, epidemiology and digital innovation.
The Post Holder will facilitate and support the leadership across MEH and UCL to determine the strategic and operational plan for these facilities, as well as support the move planning and preparation for these teams.
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivery of both projects, with a limited budget and resource. The projects have strong leadership, and subject matter expertise already engaged in the programme, but each are at different stages of project maturity.
The post holder will be required to be the organisational “champion” for these areas, supporting the development of plans, speaking to stakeholder groups, and supporting the move management teams to deliver these services into the new centre in 2027.
The post holder will be responsible for the monthly reporting to the Oriel Executive Board via the established PMO reporting system, as well as to internal MEH and UCL project boards as required.
As the projects near the implementation & move phase, the post holder will be required to oversee this process, ensuring that solutions implemented meet the specifications set out by the project teams during the course of the programme.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- Higher education qualification in a relevant field or relevant equivalent experience
- PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Proven experience managing multiple complex projects in the NHS or similar large scale organisation
- Experience of managing internal & external stakeholders, coordinating work between cross-functional teams
- Experience working in higher education, and/or research institutions
Skills
Essential criteria- Effective supervision of a project team, working with operational managers, frontline operational staff and/or third party contractors
- Working knowledge of an education or digital innovation hub environment
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly.Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
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