Job summary
This is an exciting role for a motivated research delivery manager to lead and expand research delivery across a range of clinical specialties within CRN Wessex.
The post-holder will be an ambassador for the NIHR, promoting clinical research and bringing opportunities to patients to participate and gain access to novel treatments and service provision.
Since its establishment in 2006, the NIHR has transformed research in the NHS. It has increased the volume of applied health research for the benefit of patients and the public, driven faster translation of basic science discoveries into tangible benefits for patients and the economy, and supported the people who conduct and contribute to applied health research.
The NIHR Clinical Research Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
Please see Job Description attached.
What were looking for Please see Person Specification attached.
Additional information Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
Please see Job Description attached.
What were looking for Please see Person Specification attached.
Additional information Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification plus substantial experience of managing a team delivering a regional research delivery service
- Demonstrable CPD
Desirable
- Qualification in clinical research management
- Completion of leadership development programme/ course/module
Experience
Essential
- Professional operational leadership
- Management experience within the NHS with understanding of operations across all sectors relevant to the respective division
- Experience of working across complex organisational structures and effective matrix management
- Experience of business planning and robust financial management at appropriate scale
- Knowledge of national systems, structures and processes for supporting clinical research (industry and academic sponsored), in the NHS
- Understanding of governance and legislative frameworks for clinical research in the NHS
- Good understanding of quality assurance and performance management techniques
- Knowledge of utilising Business Intelligence solutions to work within a performance management framework
- Evidence of managing effective collaborations and partnerships
Desirable
- Understanding of workforce planning Professional strategic leadership
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Proven leadership skills, including leadership in the management of change
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information and to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex management issues
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Good IT skills, particularly in use of Web applications and MS Office applications
- Flexible approach to working
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated, with ability to influence and inspire others
- Ability to act as a champion for patients, carers, public and their interests, ensuring the patients' voice has an impact on LCRN activities
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification plus substantial experience of managing a team delivering a regional research delivery service
- Demonstrable CPD
Desirable
- Qualification in clinical research management
- Completion of leadership development programme/ course/module
Experience
Essential
- Professional operational leadership
- Management experience within the NHS with understanding of operations across all sectors relevant to the respective division
- Experience of working across complex organisational structures and effective matrix management
- Experience of business planning and robust financial management at appropriate scale
- Knowledge of national systems, structures and processes for supporting clinical research (industry and academic sponsored), in the NHS
- Understanding of governance and legislative frameworks for clinical research in the NHS
- Good understanding of quality assurance and performance management techniques
- Knowledge of utilising Business Intelligence solutions to work within a performance management framework
- Evidence of managing effective collaborations and partnerships
Desirable
- Understanding of workforce planning Professional strategic leadership
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Proven leadership skills, including leadership in the management of change
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information and to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex management issues
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Good IT skills, particularly in use of Web applications and MS Office applications
- Flexible approach to working
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated, with ability to influence and inspire others
- Ability to act as a champion for patients, carers, public and their interests, ensuring the patients' voice has an impact on LCRN activities
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Additional information
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).
