• Job Description

  Req#: R1141162

  Job Description:

  Clinical Innovation Lead

  London - EC2R 7HJ

  Permanent - full time

  Flexible working options

  £65k + dependent on experience and qualifications

  A background or experience in evaluating new technology products and clinical services will be key to the successful delivery of this role.

  Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

  Role Overview

  An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Innovation Lead to join our Bupa Health Clinics Teams. The purpose of this role is to understand and engage in the delivery of the Bupa Health Clinics strategy in Clinical Innovation. This is a pivotal role which will lead the clinical elements of development and delivery of strategically important Clinical Product and service innovations.

  The Clinical Innovation Lead will work alongside the product team to support new clinical product development that requires fast turnaround. New clinical product development will also include upgrading existing clinical products with new health technologies and tests.

  You will be a reliable and trusted clinical voice within the business, to have high personal levels of commitment to business success, clinical excellence, integrity and always leading by example.

  What you’ll do:

  • Work with the Medical Director to be the clinical lead for innovative products and services;
  • Engage with the Clinical Leads and SME’s to make sure appropriate clinical expertise is used to inform products and services;
  • Comfortable making independent decisions, escalating where necessary;
  • To research, be up to date and knowledgeable about the latest clinical innovations, including novel health technologies and clinical testing relevant to Bupa’s health provision, and to communicate these to relevant parties within the business;
  • Supporting Clinical Leads by contributing to policy and procedure creation for new products and services;
  • Work with the Clinical Director and Operational Managers to ensure monitoring and reporting of clinical performance in relation to new innovative clinical products. Use clinical key performance indicators or patient reported outcome measures in line with corporate requirements for measuring organisational purpose;
  • Ensure that new products and services are developed with key KPI’s or PROMS to allow clinical leads to oversee them going forward;
  • Utilise and develop tools to ensure consistency of delivery of new clinical products across the network of clinics both Bupa clinics and partnerships;
  • Support investigation and resolution of incidents and complaints relating to new clinical products, where appropriate;

  What you’ll bring:

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice, with substantial post qualification clinical experience;
  • GP, Occupational Health or Public Health Medicine background;
  • Understanding of the complex healthcare landscape in the UK;
  • Sound knowledge of the healthcare industry both private and NHS;
  • Proven management experience, including strong leadership capabilities;
  • Extensive, in-depth knowledge of CQC and other applicable regulatory standards and requirements;
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills;
  • Practical experience of developing and enforcing quality standards within a clinical setting;
  • Able to analyse statistical data and critically appraise research;
  • Experience in using quality improvement activities to improve patient outcomes.

  Why Bupa?

  Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. We believe all our colleagues should be rewarded for their efforts. We offer a range of benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing such as:

  • 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
  • Bupa medical insurance as a benefit in kind
  • An enhanced pension plan and life assurance
  • Target bonus of 10% based on individual and company performance
  • Enhanced pension and life insurance
  • Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
  • Discounted access to online gym sessions
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
  • Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile
  • Emotional wellbeing support
  • Access to family mental health line
  • Financial wellbeing channels
  • Support for carers

  Diversity and Inclusion

  Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly regardless of disability or circumstance. That’s why we’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

  Whether you’ve found your feet or are discovering a new path.

  Welcome to a place that celebrates you.

  This isn’t where you've been.

  This is where you're going.

  This is what we have belief in.

  To find more information for an informal discussion before applying, please contact Meagan Cranfield at meagan.cranfield@bupa.com

  Time Type:

  Full time

• About the company

  Bupa's origins and global headquarters are in the United Kingdom.

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