Clinical Data Science Project Manager Role with Sponsorship in Cambridge: Apply Now

Step into a role where healthcare data meets innovation to improve patient outcomes and research.

Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
38,682 – 46,580 per year

About Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
They are one of the largest and most forward thinking hospitals in the UK, based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, home to world leading life sciences research. With a mature Epic EHR and strong partnerships with Cambridge University, AstraZeneca, and Royal Papworth Hospital, they are uniquely placed to turn clinical data into breakthroughs that shape the future of healthcare. Their new Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit is set to be the hub for transforming data into insights that drive change across the NHS and beyond.

Job details

Benefits

• Band 7 NHS salary to match your expertise
• NHS pension scheme and employee benefits for long term security
• Access to a world class research and innovation ecosystem
• Support for professional development and continuous learning
• Opportunity to deliver projects with meaningful healthcare impact

Requirements

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience in project management for change or digital transformation
• Strong background with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Confidence in writing reports, business cases, and project documentation
• Desirable but not essential: PRINCE2, AgilePM, PMP or health tech experience

Salary Details

This post is offered at Band 7 with a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per year under the NHS Agenda for Change.

About the Role

The Technical Project Manager will be at the centre of the Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit, working across healthcare, academia, and industry partners. They will plan, execute, and manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s digital transformation goals. From predictive analytics to device grade decision support tools, this role will shape how data is used to support patients and clinicians. By balancing risk, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, the manager ensures that data driven projects deliver real world improvements. Every project taken forward in this role plays a part in redefining healthcare innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects that turn healthcare data into actionable insights
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders so projects meet transformation goals
• Monitor risks, budgets, and timelines to ensure smooth delivery
• Embed best practice in project management and data governance
• Engage clinical, academic, and industry partners for collaboration
• Influence change and motivate teams across organisational boundaries
• Support continuous improvement to keep the Trust at the forefront of innovation

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Their aim is to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities they serve.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
• Contact: Recruitment Team

Reference Number
CUH-CDSUPM-0925

How To Apply
Don’t wait on this one. If you want to be part of a unit that’s breaking new ground with data in healthcare, apply today and take your career to the next level.