Lead Product Manager - Clinical

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for their technology domain at the product board which sits monthly with the purpose of controlling changes to OTDT products, and which has the authority to prioritise and improve demand items to progress to analysis, as well as approving the scope of each software release. The post holder will have excellent planning & communication skills leading conversations with clinical product users and advisory groups, architects, business analysts, developers and senior managers to ensure alignment.

In this post you will be a budget holder and directly line manage a team of up to 12 senior product managers, product managers & associate product managers.

This role will support the evolution of the OTDT Product Management Team by leading their technology product domain, managing the change and responsibilities of its members, ensuring alignment with the Central, Digital and Data Office (CDDO) Government Digital, Data Profession Capability Framework and digital clinical safety. The team are also critical to the successful delivery of high—profile change programmes.

What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎
• We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

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The selection process for this position will include a video presentation stage followed by a final interview

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current Nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Educated to a Masters degree level OR equivalent extensive training / experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Experience

• Substantial management and leadership experience at a senior level including experience in managing & motivating people to deliver strategic & business objectives
• Extensive experience managing demand of new and existing products and services in an agile environment.
• Experience in negotiating and influencing a variety of stakeholders and third party contracted partners and suppliers.
• Expert in defining & communicating outcomes to be met by a product area and its related services, whether these are user needs, technical requirements or business-related outcomes.
• Experience in championing and implementing changes that foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Expertise in working with teams and stakeholders to define user stories with suitable acceptance criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and associated performance metrics and measures.
• Experience in defining and maintaining iterative product roadmaps, feature or development backlogs and release plans to meet clearly defined outcomes.
• Expertise in communicating ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audience groups using multiple remote and face-to-face methods
• Expertise in producing clear written & visual communications and oral presentations about product- or service-related decisions and priorities
• Experience in delivering difficult messages (e.g. implications of delivery issues, risks or trade-offs) in an appropriate & professional way to senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in forming productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels and within a complex structure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England, Scotland and Wales

England

England

BS34 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/