Research Matron

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 May 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Matron role. This leadership role will help promote research excellence within UHD and Dorset.

This role provides leadership for the clinical research delivery staff and our NIHR research portfolio. You will also provide support for our collaborative work with BU and our sponsored studies.

We are keen to increase research opportunities across UHD. This will be a key part of your role.

This role requires NMC Registration.

Base Location: Across site - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will be responsible for strategic decisions to improve and grow research services at UHD.
  • They provide clinical and professional leadership of the research delivery service and clinical research advice across the research department and UHD.
  • The post holder will champion research across UHD to all staff.
  • They will ensure quality research is delivered with national timeframes and targets.
  • They will ensure the safety of patients and support the review of risks and findings.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year PA (pro rata if job share)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

153-SP04473

Job locations

UHD

Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

BH15 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Leading delivery of our NIHR portfolio research portfolio.
  • Advise on the delivery of research within UHD.
  • To lead, develop, and continuously improve research services within the Research & Development department, providing leadership and expertise to strategically influence and assure the provision of high quality, safe, and effective research delivery to nursing staff, patients and the public.

  • For further information please see job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Leading delivery of our NIHR portfolio research portfolio.
  • Advise on the delivery of research within UHD.
  • To lead, develop, and continuously improve research services within the Research & Development department, providing leadership and expertise to strategically influence and assure the provision of high quality, safe, and effective research delivery to nursing staff, patients and the public.

  • For further information please see job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience in clinical research in NHS settings

Desirable

  • Experience in leading research in NHS settings
  • Understanding of NIHR, MHRA, HRA and other research systems

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in line management (minimum 2 years experience)

Desirable

  • Experience in difficult conversations

Leadersip and strategy

Essential

  • Understanding and experience of leadership and strategy in Research
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience in clinical research in NHS settings

Desirable

  • Experience in leading research in NHS settings
  • Understanding of NIHR, MHRA, HRA and other research systems

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in line management (minimum 2 years experience)

Desirable

  • Experience in difficult conversations

Leadersip and strategy

Essential

  • Understanding and experience of leadership and strategy in Research

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 (formerly known as CRB) 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (formerly known as CRB) 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD

Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD

Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Research

Louise Bell

louise.bell@uhd.nhs.uk

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year PA (pro rata if job share)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

153-SP04473

Job locations

UHD

Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

BH15 2JB


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