Job Description

Applications are invited for a Programme Manager to join the fast-growing Haematology Data Science Initiative (HDScI), which comprises two major research projects Haem-Match (http://www.haemmatch.co.uk/) and BloodCounts! (www.bloodcounts.org).
The primary purpose of the role is to support the Haem-Match feasibility study of genomically informed, algorithmically driven blood matching in sickle cell disorder and to prepare for a subsequent multicentre study.
Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience or qualification in healthcare fields, maths, science, computing or informatics at Bachelor level. They should also have experience of administrative or project management in science or healthcare having written scientific reports and conveying complex issues in an easily understood way. Having worked in research studies or clinical trials with a knowledge and understanding of good clinical practice and research governance framework would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The HDScI project, coordinated through UCLH BRC, NHS Blood and Transplant and University of Cambridge, and part of a larger international collaboration, and is based in the UCLH BRC. The postholder will be a member of the multidisciplinary HDScI team, which includes clinical bioinformaticians, experts in statistical genomics, blood cell immunogenicity and randomised controlled trials, clinical haematologists caring for patients with inherited anaemias, and researchers in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI&ML). The main projects are Haem-Match and BloodCounts!.
Haem-Match aims to provide blood for transfusion that is more precisely matched to patients' blood groups, known as extended (red cell antigen) matching, using genetics to determine blood groups and using an algorithm to allocate units of blood and maintain blood stocks. The initial feasibility study aims to demonstrate this in people with sickle cell disorder (SCD) with scope to expand to other transfusion dependent anaemias. The post holder will:

• Take responsibility for the management of the infrastructural and administrative aspects of specific research projects, including overarching responsibly for information governance, support grant and ethics applications and site set up, recruitment of patients and coordination between study sites
• Develop and implement policies and procedures and advise project leaders.
• Be responsible for oversight of data import, aggregation and analysis for the HDScI project.

About us
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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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.
Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
54,320 to 60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-5865-A
Job locations
UCL Institute of Health Informatics
222 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placetowork, visit:Why Choose UCLH? Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placetowork, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Master's or equivalent (or - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience) in maths, science, computing, informatics

Desirable

• A PhD in a scientific subject, perhaps with a connection to the biomedical sciences

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS or similar environment.
• Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets on a regular basis.
• Administrative or project management experience in science or healthcare
• Experience of writing scientific reports and conveying complex issues in a way that can be easily understood
• Previous experience of managing complex projects to deadlines
• Experience of research studies and/or clinical trials
• Experience of Data management and report generation

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the principals of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance Framework

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Ability to work with and through others
• Demonstrable negotiation skills
• Verbal reasoning skills
• Commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector.
• IT literate, including a high level of competence with Microsoft Office
• Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
• Demonstrable record of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Master's or equivalent (or - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience) in maths, science, computing, informatics

Desirable

• A PhD in a scientific subject, perhaps with a connection to the biomedical sciences

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS or similar environment.
• Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management and control, including achieving targets on a regular basis.
• Administrative or project management experience in science or healthcare
• Experience of writing scientific reports and conveying complex issues in a way that can be easily understood
• Previous experience of managing complex projects to deadlines
• Experience of research studies and/or clinical trials
• Experience of Data management and report generation

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the principals of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance Framework

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Ability to work with and through others
• Demonstrable negotiation skills
• Verbal reasoning skills
• Commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting the health and public sector.
• IT literate, including a high level of competence with Microsoft Office
• Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Directorate and the Trust

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
• Demonstrable record of successful line management of staff and proven team leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment.