Digital Pathology Delivery Lead in Leeds

The Delivery Manager will play a pivotal role within the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC), leading the successful delivery and deployment of innovative digital pathology solutions across NHS organisations nationwide. Working closely with clinical, technical and operational teams, the post holder will manage complex digital deployment projects, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, timescales and budgets while supporting transformational change across healthcare services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project or programme professional with a strong background in digital transformation, IM&T or clinical systems delivery. The successful candidate will build collaborative relationships with NHS Trusts, suppliers and stakeholders, oversee deployment planning and governance, and support the continued expansion of NPIC's nationally recognised digital pathology platform. Joining NPIC means becoming part of an ambitious and innovative team helping to shape the future of digital healthcare, AI innovation and patient outcomes across the NHS.

Joining NPIC offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and innovative team at the forefront of digital pathology and healthcare transformation within the NHS. You will work alongside highly skilled clinical, scientific and operational colleagues who are committed to improving patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation and service excellence. We offer a supportive working environment that encourages professional development, continuous learning and the chance to contribute to nationally significant programmes that are shaping the future of pathology services and diagnostic innovation.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with a strong background in project or programme management within digital, IM&T or healthcare environments. You will bring proven experience of delivering complex digital deployments, managing multiple stakeholders and driving transformational change across organisations. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with both clinical and non-clinical teams.

You will have experience in developing and monitoring project plans, managing budgets and supplier relationships, and supporting the implementation of digital systems and service improvements. Strong stakeholder management skills, the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and experience of working within large, complex organisations will be essential. We are seeking someone who is collaborative, delivery-focused and committed to improving healthcare services through innovation and technology.

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

• Patient-centred
• Collaborative
• Fair
• Accountable
• Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.

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.