Innovation Work Plan

Strategic Priority 6

Facilitate the rapid assessment of new technologies for potential national adoption and lead the accelerated implementation of approved technologies across NHS Scotland. 

Commission the Scottish Health Technologies Group (SHTG) to carry out horizon scanning 

Commission SHTG to lead the ANIA horizon scanning and, via quarterly reports to the Innovation Design Authority, (IDA) identify new technologies that could be accepted onto the ANIA pathway.  

Carry out initial assessment/evaluation on identified technologies.  

Shortlist innovations for consideration by IDA.   

Following approval by IDA, ensure that new innovations are successfully introduced onto the ANIA pathway. 

Ongoing assessment and support to innovations being progressed through the pathway

For new technologies accepted onto the ANIA Pathway following horizon scanning: 

Develop Strategic Cases within 12 weeks for the IDA to outline why the technology should be adopted, including the underpinning evidence base and the potential impact on NHS Scotland  

Following approval of Strategic Cases, develop full Value Cases for IDA consideration within 6 months, detailing how a technology will be adopted, how much it will cost, and how long it will take to be available across NHS Scotland.  

Lead the ANIA Partnership (with Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Public Health Scotland, NHS National Services, and NHS Education for Scotland) and coordinate their specialist inputs to this process. 

Accelerated implementation of innovations that have been approved by the Innovation Design Authority (IDA) for national adoption

Lead delivery and implementation on time and in budget for technologies where Value Cases are approved by the IDA.  

Establish Programme Delivery Boards for each implementation programme, ensuring governance arrangements are in place. 

Adhere to the IDA change request process and reporting requirements. 

Lead the ANIA Partnership and coordinate specialist inputs to this process. 

Ongoing review, development and refinement of ANIA pathway

Continue to refine the governance arrangements and relationship with the IDA. 

Continue to refine the ANIA pathway and core documentation. 

Develop strategic partnerships including engagement with Boards 

Grow and foster strategic partnerships to support national innovation adoption. 

Build strong relationships with NHS Boards and the wider NHS Scotland eco-system to ensure support for innovation assessment and uptake of final products. 

Value and impact reporting 

Establish mechanisms to report on impact and value relating to benefits realisation aligned to the CfSD Value and Impact Framework.