Job summary
The Programme Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the NIHR RehabHRC. They will manage the delivery of the HRC key performance indicators (KPIs) and work closely with the Director(s), Theme Leads, Innovation Manager, PPIE Manager, industrial partners and other stakeholders within the NHS and outside.
RehabHRC is centred on the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) with three partners NUH, the University of Nottingham (UoN) and, Loughborough University (LU). It is expected that the post-holder will work closely with these organisations. Moreover, reflecting the East Midlands thriving HealthTech ecosystem the post-holder will work with other organisations across the region.
A key objective is to ensure maximum operational efficiency in the selection and execution of high impact R&D Projects based on identified unmet clinical needs and collaborations between clinicians/patients, academics and industry.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with the HRC Directors, Theme Leads and Innovation Manager to develop and lead the implementation of the HRC Programme.
Be the visible and accessible first point of contact for information, advice, guidance, support and training on all aspects of the HRC for partners and potential collaborators including industry (SMEs), NHS staff (clinicians, mangers, commissioners), academics, the third sector (e.g. patient charities/support groups), NIHR and KTNs.
Promote the role of the HRC nationally and locally through personal networking, website, publications, conferences and social media.
Liaise closely with the HRC Theme & Project Leads to ensure effective execution and delivery of projects including monitoring adherence to milestones, deliverables and costs.
Work with the Theme Leads and Directors to create the required networks and lead the ongoing liaison and engagement management of these groups.
Provide project management support for the implementation of and ongoing operational management for the HRC Operations Management Group, Internal Steering Board, and Independent Advisory Board.
Provide the key link between the HRC PR/comms strategy and the project and theme leads within all partner organisations to ensure maximum benefit of the HRC PR work.
Manage the HRC website to ensure delivery of key strategic objectives.
Collate information on HRC activity and outcomes for reporting to NIHR, operations group, steering committee etc.
About us
With over 18,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject
- Significant experience as a research/clinical trial manager
- Proven record of successful project and financial management (involving multiple stakeholders) in academic and/or MSc (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject
Desirable
- Higher degree
- A good working knowledge of the NHS (either from working within the NHS or working with NHS stakeholders)
- Relevant professional and/or management qualification
- Prince II Project Management Qualification or the equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in a healthcare research specialism
- Experience in working with industry, in particular small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Experience of protocol development
- Experience of ethical submissions
- Prioritise and manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
- Write clear, logical and intelligible documents with a high level of attention to detail
- Expertise and experience of writing technical reports
- Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure impact
- Create and manage appropriate systems for record keeping
- Demonstrate initiative to deal with challenges
- Excellent time management skills and proven ability to work to tight deadlines - experience delivering a number of projects simultaneously
- Highly computer literate in a range of software packages including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
- Conversant with the use of Apps and the Internet
- Presentation skills: experience in delivering training/seminars
- Demonstrate competent skills in the use of databases and spreadsheets
- Demonstrate competence in financial management of projects
Desirable
- Experience of business engagement: identifying and approaching stakeholders and building commercial relationships
- Successful experience in a significant operational management post within a NHS or University setting.
- Understanding of medical devices and medical device classification.
- Familiarity with requirements of corporate governance in higher education and the NHS, including relevant general knowledge of current employment, data protection, and health and safety legislation.
- Experience of writing R & D grant applications
- Understanding of issues regarding management of intellectual property (IP) and when to seek specialist advice
- Understanding of NHS procurement processes
- Understanding of NIHR research infrastructure and related networks e.g. KTNs, Medilinks
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of academic staff, healthcare professionals, administrative staff and industry colleagues.
- High level of verbal communication skills including the ability to make effective formal presentations.
- High level written communication skills including preparation of detailed reports for professional and lay audiences.
- Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and be able to make informed judgements in a timely manner.
- Exceptional organisational skills and time management skills to prioritise own workload in an environment of changing and sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Be able to demonstrate adaptability and willingness to respond to the varying requirements of a demanding and complex role, including ability to master a new topic quickly.
- Objective and clear thinking
- Good problem solving skills
- Enthusiasm, stamina and the personal drive to push tasks through to completion.
- Treats all people equally and with respect.
- Ensures personal, professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Desirable
- Able to write articles for peer reviewed journals
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject
- Significant experience as a research/clinical trial manager
- Proven record of successful project and financial management (involving multiple stakeholders) in academic and/or MSc (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject
Desirable
- Higher degree
- A good working knowledge of the NHS (either from working within the NHS or working with NHS stakeholders)
- Relevant professional and/or management qualification
- Prince II Project Management Qualification or the equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in a healthcare research specialism
- Experience in working with industry, in particular small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Experience of protocol development
- Experience of ethical submissions
- Prioritise and manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
- Write clear, logical and intelligible documents with a high level of attention to detail
- Expertise and experience of writing technical reports
- Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure impact
- Create and manage appropriate systems for record keeping
- Demonstrate initiative to deal with challenges
- Excellent time management skills and proven ability to work to tight deadlines - experience delivering a number of projects simultaneously
- Highly computer literate in a range of software packages including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
- Conversant with the use of Apps and the Internet
- Presentation skills: experience in delivering training/seminars
- Demonstrate competent skills in the use of databases and spreadsheets
- Demonstrate competence in financial management of projects
Desirable
- Experience of business engagement: identifying and approaching stakeholders and building commercial relationships
- Successful experience in a significant operational management post within a NHS or University setting.
- Understanding of medical devices and medical device classification.
- Familiarity with requirements of corporate governance in higher education and the NHS, including relevant general knowledge of current employment, data protection, and health and safety legislation.
- Experience of writing R & D grant applications
- Understanding of issues regarding management of intellectual property (IP) and when to seek specialist advice
- Understanding of NHS procurement processes
- Understanding of NIHR research infrastructure and related networks e.g. KTNs, Medilinks
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of academic staff, healthcare professionals, administrative staff and industry colleagues.
- High level of verbal communication skills including the ability to make effective formal presentations.
- High level written communication skills including preparation of detailed reports for professional and lay audiences.
- Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and be able to make informed judgements in a timely manner.
- Exceptional organisational skills and time management skills to prioritise own workload in an environment of changing and sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Be able to demonstrate adaptability and willingness to respond to the varying requirements of a demanding and complex role, including ability to master a new topic quickly.
- Objective and clear thinking
- Good problem solving skills
- Enthusiasm, stamina and the personal drive to push tasks through to completion.
- Treats all people equally and with respect.
- Ensures personal, professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Desirable
- Able to write articles for peer reviewed journals
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
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.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)