Job summary
To be responsible to the D4D Clinical Director and the D4D Executive Group, for the operational leadership of the HRC activities.
To work with key personnel within the consortium to co-ordinate all activities to secure a coherent approach to administration, communication, project development, and budget management.
To manage the ongoing coordination of a high quality project selection process which aligns with D4Ds objectives and manage the team to deliver the ongoing portfolio of R&D projects.
To deputise for the Clinical Director in representing D4D.
To work with the Clinical Director and the core team members to develop business cases for new D4D initiatives ensuring D4D continues to develop its national brand as a key player within the innovation landscape.
Main duties of the job
R&D ManagementProvide advice and support to the clinical themes to ensure they are aligned with the overall R&D strategy of D4D.
Support the project managers and individual project leaders to develop and manage project plans with milestones and deliverables for all aspects of the D4D portfolio of projects using effective, structured methodologies.
Proactively monitor D4D's overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
Ensure D4D's governance arrangements meet the needs of the partners, STHFT as the host trust and are agreed by the D4D Executive Committee.
Co-ordinating, Communication and RelationshipsResponsible for coordinating the input and establishing close working relationships with all NHS, charity and university partners.
Manage 3rd party contributions to D4D in support of R&D activities and PR and Communications.
Oversee formal D4D communications, including the preparation and delivery of presentations and reports to the D4D consortium, stakeholders and other relevant groups.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant organisations and individuals, including D4D members and external collaborators.
About us
The NIHR Devices for Dignity HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) is a nationally funded resource established to address areas of unmet clinical need. Hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, it has received £3m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish this new centre.
Mission: To develop innovative health technologies for people with long-term conditions, preserving their dignity and independence.
Launched in April 1, 2024, the NIHR Devices for Dignity HRC will be one of 14 HealthTech Research Centres across England. It will replace the successful NIHR MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostic Co-operatives (MIC), building on 15 years of experience in medical technology development.The HRC will focus on developing technologies for long-term neurological conditions, diabetes, kidney care and rehabilitation. It will also play a key national role in improving women's health technologies and addressing mental health aspects associated with long-term conditions.
This clinician-led collaboration brings together healthcare professionals, patients, academia, and industry partners from across the country. It includes universities and NHS Trusts in Cambridge, Coventry, Leeds, London, Manchester, Rotherham, and Doncaster, as well as Sheffield's universities. The HRC will identify unmet needs, generate evidence, and accelerate new technologies into clinical practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until 31 March 2027 due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until 31 March 2027 due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level
Desirable
- Experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting
Experience
Essential
- Project Management experience in a healthcare setting, coordinating complex multidisciplinary projects
- Experience of an NHS research environment
- Experience of working with health technologies and industry
- Experience of effective working in research environments
- Proven ability to learn new information effectively
- Educated to at least degree level or experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting
- Proficiency with computer systems including Excel.
- Demonstrated skills in multi- disciplinary project management
Desirable
- Extensive project management experience with a history of delivering significant activities
- Demonstrated good team leadership
- In-depth knowledge of the research and development process
- People management experience
Skills
Essential
- Delivery focus with an ability to oversee and control multiple project deliverables
- Team/meeting skills with an ability to set an appropriate climate and keep meetings focused and productive
- Interpersonal skills with an ability to deploy a range of influencing styles
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Effective communication skills
- Good problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work as both as a team member and independently as needed
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to contribute to dissemination of results of research programme by coordinating and presenting papers
- Ability to work to strict deadlines despite an unpredictable work pattern
- Project planning skills with an ability to understand the big picture, identify key deliverables
Further Training
Desirable
- Project Management Training
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel to meetings in the UK with occasional overnight stay
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level
Desirable
- Experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting
Experience
Essential
- Project Management experience in a healthcare setting, coordinating complex multidisciplinary projects
- Experience of an NHS research environment
- Experience of working with health technologies and industry
- Experience of effective working in research environments
- Proven ability to learn new information effectively
- Educated to at least degree level or experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting
- Proficiency with computer systems including Excel.
- Demonstrated skills in multi- disciplinary project management
Desirable
- Extensive project management experience with a history of delivering significant activities
- Demonstrated good team leadership
- In-depth knowledge of the research and development process
- People management experience
Skills
Essential
- Delivery focus with an ability to oversee and control multiple project deliverables
- Team/meeting skills with an ability to set an appropriate climate and keep meetings focused and productive
- Interpersonal skills with an ability to deploy a range of influencing styles
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Effective communication skills
- Good problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work as both as a team member and independently as needed
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to contribute to dissemination of results of research programme by coordinating and presenting papers
- Ability to work to strict deadlines despite an unpredictable work pattern
- Project planning skills with an ability to understand the big picture, identify key deliverables
Further Training
Desirable
- Project Management Training
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel to meetings in the UK with occasional overnight stay
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).
