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NHS project and programme manager with a special interest in technology and innovation
Thomas Wake
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London, United Kingdom
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Public sector professional with 9 years NHS experience, specialising in project/ programme management, partnership working and transformation.
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United Kingdom
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My experience
2019 - ?
freelance
NHS Consultant
Tom Wake Ltd.
Freelance consultant providing advice, guidance and support to NHS organisations and technology companies interested in operating in the UK health market. Current clients include the National Cardiology Benchmarking Collaborative (NCBC) and Strategia Group.
Technology, Support, Health
2019 - 2019
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Stakeholder Lead, Digital Development
NHSX.
Outward facing role working with a range of NHS and public and private sector organisations to support the development of a thriving digital health ecosystem. Specific responsibility for SME engagement and support, network development, and identifying and nurturing strategic partnerships. Achievements include:
● Designed and implemented an outward facing engagement strategy resulting in active network of over 500 SMEs
● SME development example: provided coaching support, market intelligence, and system navigation for AI company, Imagia, culminating in introductory meetings with UCL Partners (and associated providers), Imperial College Health Partners, Association of British HealthTech Industries and Department for International Trade, as part of a market outreach exercise and international research collaborative, in support of biomarker research
● Secured strategic partnerships with organisations including charities, academia and big tech, through market intelligence/access incentives and a range of targeted communications campaigns - e.g. Digital Leaders week, for which I developed three key strategic events with established and emerging partners, including Google Cloud
● Developed speeches, briefings and keynote presentations for the national Director, and have presented to both national and international delegations about national policy and how the NHS is structured, funded and regulated.
● Designed and implemented an outward facing engagement strategy resulting in active network of over 500 SMEs
● SME development example: provided coaching support, market intelligence, and system navigation for AI company, Imagia, culminating in introductory meetings with UCL Partners (and associated providers), Imperial College Health Partners, Association of British HealthTech Industries and Department for International Trade, as part of a market outreach exercise and international research collaborative, in support of biomarker research
● Secured strategic partnerships with organisations including charities, academia and big tech, through market intelligence/access incentives and a range of targeted communications campaigns - e.g. Digital Leaders week, for which I developed three key strategic events with established and emerging partners, including Google Cloud
● Developed speeches, briefings and keynote presentations for the national Director, and have presented to both national and international delegations about national policy and how the NHS is structured, funded and regulated.
Coaching, Research, Cloud, Google cloud, Network, Keynote, Support, Development, Ai, Health, International, Google
2017 - 2018
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Head of PMO
Our Healthier South East London, NHS.
Worked with commissioner and provider partners to support the delivery of three major clinical, productivity and
enabler transformation programmes across the six south east London boroughs. Achievements include:
● Managed the PMO through a period of sustained change and uncertainty, resulting in a more cohesive and strengthened partnership across the health and social care landscape
● Established internal PMO, external NHS England reporting/assurance mechanisms & internal governance refresh
● Developed and oversaw the corporate meeting schedule, including agenda/report writing and risk/issue escalation
● Coordinated the 2017/18 EoY report and 2018/19 programme planning process
● Relationship manager and coordinator for an intensive 12-week Integrated Care System (ICS) programme,
comprising workshops, leadership events, and development of an ICS implementation roadmap
enabler transformation programmes across the six south east London boroughs. Achievements include:
● Managed the PMO through a period of sustained change and uncertainty, resulting in a more cohesive and strengthened partnership across the health and social care landscape
● Established internal PMO, external NHS England reporting/assurance mechanisms & internal governance refresh
● Developed and oversaw the corporate meeting schedule, including agenda/report writing and risk/issue escalation
● Coordinated the 2017/18 EoY report and 2018/19 programme planning process
● Relationship manager and coordinator for an intensive 12-week Integrated Care System (ICS) programme,
comprising workshops, leadership events, and development of an ICS implementation roadmap
Writing, PMO, Leadership, Workshops, Support, Implementation, Transformation, Coordinator, Development, Health, Manager, Social
2015 - 2016
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Programme Manager
Health Education England, NHS.
Responsible for overseeing a South London work programme with a focus on workforce planning, development, and retention, across a complex health and education provider network. Achievements include:
● Establishment and oversight of the Postgraduate Dean's PMO - critical to this was the development of a close working relationship with NHS providers and the use of both formal and informal communications channels
● Implementation and evaluation of a coaching skills development package for hospital supervisors
● Creation of a management consultancy fellowship at Deloitte, which commenced at two Hospital Trusts in 2016.
● Establishment and oversight of the Postgraduate Dean's PMO - critical to this was the development of a close working relationship with NHS providers and the use of both formal and informal communications channels
● Implementation and evaluation of a coaching skills development package for hospital supervisors
● Creation of a management consultancy fellowship at Deloitte, which commenced at two Hospital Trusts in 2016.
Coaching, PMO, Management, Network, Implementation, Development, Retention, Health, Manager
2014 - 2015
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Quality Intelligence Officer
Health Education North Central and East London, NHS.
Supported the quality management of health education/training, through the provision of up to date analysed data and quality metrics. Achievements include:
● Routine data triangulation for hospital visits and follow up action plan development
● National Training Survey lead - resulting in the highest response rate recorded to date and survey analytics
● Briefings and reports submitted to all London Trusts as part of routine quality improvement exercises
● GMC Dean's Report lead - coordinating and populating an extensive catalogue of patient safety issues, risks, quality concerns and examples of good practice.
● Routine data triangulation for hospital visits and follow up action plan development
● National Training Survey lead - resulting in the highest response rate recorded to date and survey analytics
● Briefings and reports submitted to all London Trusts as part of routine quality improvement exercises
● GMC Dean's Report lead - coordinating and populating an extensive catalogue of patient safety issues, risks, quality concerns and examples of good practice.
Training, Management, Analytics, Quality Management, Safety, Development, Health, UP
2013 - 2014
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Operations Officer
Health Education South London, NHS.
Responsible for the recruitment, rotation and appraisal of more than 300 trainee doctors across multiple education providers in London. Achievements include:
● Implemented an exemplary at-scale appraisal process in Clinical Radiology, resulting in 100+ appraisals per event
● Developed close working relationships with training leads resulting in successful annual recruitment of Clinical Radiology trainees and specialist fellowships.
● Implemented an exemplary at-scale appraisal process in Clinical Radiology, resulting in 100+ appraisals per event
● Developed close working relationships with training leads resulting in successful annual recruitment of Clinical Radiology trainees and specialist fellowships.
Operations, Training, Event, Recruitment
2011 - 2013
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Senior Foundation Programme Administrator
London Deanery, NHS.
Senior administrative role providing support to the London Foundation Programme, where I supported the management of NHS training for medical graduates. Highlights include: acting as secretary for a number of
executive committees, managing trainee queries and online communications, and organising training events and conferences.
executive committees, managing trainee queries and online communications, and organising training events and conferences.
Training, Management, Support, Online, Administrator
2010 - 2010
temp
Client Support Worker
unknown.
Temporary role providing practical and emotional support to HIV-positive clients. This varying role included the organisation of counselling sessions and supporting clients through difficult personal circumstances in coordination with social care support services.
Support, Organization, Social
2010 - 2010
temp
Community and Events Assistant
Princess Alice Hospice, NHS.
Responsible for organising and promoting two midnight walk charity events. Working closely with the local community, I was responsible for managing donor enquiries, designing and organising the distribution of promotional materials, web page design and volunteer management.
Design, Management, Community, Web, Volunteer management
2009 - 2010
internship
Intern
Pump Aid.
Internship with a focus on communications, research and fundraising. Responsibilities included: editing online content, designing promotional materials for events such as Live Earth, database management and donor lead development. I also undertook research for a pilot scheme in Liberia centred around society reintegration projects for former child soldiers.
Research, Fundraising, Database, Management, Content, Development, Online, Internal, Internship
2006 - 2006
freelance
Volunteer
Africa & Asia Venture (AV), Busembatia.
Volunteer primary school teacher based in a Ugandan village for three months. I taught a variety of subjects to classes of up to 40 children, including English, Maths and PE. As well as benefiting from a rich cultural exchange, I enjoyed the challenges of living independently in a remote region of the country.
Writing, Exchange, Development, Health, International, ME, UP
My education
2014
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2015
Kings College London
Postgraduate Certificate, Managing Healthcare Education
Postgraduate Certificate, Managing Healthcare Education
2006
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2009
School of Oriental and African Studies
Bachelors, Economics and Development Studies
Bachelors, Economics and Development Studies
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