Shared-Care Development Manager - KTP Associate

Aston University

  • Solihull, West Midlands
  • £37,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
This KTP project aims to drive growth and improve profitability at Eye-Docs by increasing NHS and private patient numbers, delivering more services through lower-cost staff, and improving patient pathways.The recruited candidate will lead business growth by introducing new patient pathways, creating a shared-care model with NHS hospitals and optical practices, and expanding the referral network. This shared-care model allows NHS patients access to Eye-Docs' top surgeons while enabling optical practices to increase revenue by providing post-surgical assessments.This role is ideal for candidates with a BSc/Masters in a health-related subject (Optometry, Pharmacy, Nursing) or Business and Management (Health Management, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Innovation).As a KTP Associate, you will develop project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic delivery skills within an innovative business, broadening your career prospects.Essential experience:
  • Engaging and influencing external stakeholders to grow business or health networks
  • Managing stakeholders and clients within a network
  • Working in cross-disciplinary project teams
  • Leading strategic change in dynamic business environments
  • Demonstrating leadership and mature communication
Desirable experience:
  • Applying skills in commercial environments, including business model design
  • Developing clinical pathways and patient journeys
  • Working in commercial or government healthcare settings, knowledge of shared care
  • Evidence of writing skills, such as published papers or higher degrees
Key duties:
  • Understand Eye-Docs' business priorities related to patient recruitment and management
  • Develop and grow the shared-care business model, recruiting primary eye-care providers who refer patients
  • Create innovative co-management treatment pathways to improve patient care
  • Develop patient education on shared-care pathways and treatment options
  • Assist with optometrist education through CPD events and engagement
  • Support evidence base development via post-surgical data analysis
  • Collaborate with Eye-Docs' clinical team to implement the project
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and contribute to academic publications
Personal attributes:
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
  • Project management and leadership capabilities
  • Effective stakeholder collaboration and knowledge transfer
  • Strong communication skills
  • Drive to pursue innovative approaches
  • Ownership of all project aspects
  • Capability to present new models to patients and stakeholders
  • Aptitude for developing business cases and healthcare pathways
Additional benefits:
  • Up to £4,000 for professional and personal development
  • Travel budget for client visits and events
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Mental health and wellbeing support
Career prospects:
60% of KTP Associates receive job offers from their companies post-project. KTPs are excellent stepping stones for careers in consultancy, change management, operations, or academia.This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded by Eye-Docs Ltd and Innovate UK. Understanding the KTP framework and your vital role is essential. Learn more at .You will work with Prof Shehzad Naroo, Prof Prasanta Dey, Dr Yang Zhao, Eye-Docs Senior Management, and the IUK Knowledge Transfer Adviser.Location: Primarily based at Eye-Docs Ltd offices in Solihull, with access to Aston University facilities in Birmingham. Travel to clients may be required.Note: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.For informal enquiries contact Prof Shehzad Naroo at .Aston University supports the Athena SWAN Charter, promotes an inclusive environment, and guarantees interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.£37,000 per annum

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