Job summary
Could you be a leader in driving research to improve health services?
Would you like to help influence and inspire colleagues in developing Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders research to help more patients?
Applications are now invited for an exciting new role to help lead research for Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders for the NIHR's Clinical Research Network (CRN) East of England.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) was launched in 2007 and is now the largest funder of research in the UK. Over the last year, it has been instrumental in delivering UPH research to find effective COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
The NIHR CRN East of England is one of 15 NIHR local Clinical Research Networks (LCRNs) that drive clinical research delivery across the locality and is now playing a key regional role in managing the recovery of clinical research across all specialties as the UK pandemic evolves.
This Specialty Research Lead post for Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders is remunerated at 0.5 sessions/week up until 30 September 2024.
Main duties of the job
As Specialty Research Lead you will be in a nationally prominent position within the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) and within your specialty. You will provide leadership for delivery of the NIHR CRN's portfolio of studies and will work closely with a highly expert team of CRN managers, other senior clinical leaders within the organisation and will be supported by a team of administrators, information managers and others.
This is a great opportunity to find out about and join in with new research projects and collaborate with other departments taking a leadership role for research in the region.
This post offers the successful candidate an opportunity to influence the future development of research within Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders and to enable large numbers of patients to benefit both from the advantages of research participation and from the outputs of research studies. You will occupy a high-profile role, develop research leadership skills and benefit from a range of high-quality professional development opportunities.
This post is open to individuals with experience in Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Research. The post will be held by the existing employing organisation and the successful candidate will be able to undertake this role from their existing location.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full detail of the role of a Specialty Research Lead can be found in the attached job description and guidance document. If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion ahead of a formal application, please use the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full detail of the role of a Specialty Research Lead can be found in the attached job description and guidance document. If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion ahead of a formal application, please use the contact details below.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Higher specialist training in a medical discipline or equivalent professional training
- On the appropriate professional register for example - General Medical Council, UK Public Health, Nursing & Midwifery Council or other professional registers according to professional status e.g. Allied Health Professionals
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking research in the relevant setting e.g. NHS, Public Health, Social Care
- PI for at least one NIHR portfolio study
- Experience of Committee work, including acting as a Chair
- Effective leadership, flexibility, and change management skills
- A motivational leader with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experienced facilitator who is able to bring colleagues together for the benefit of the community in which they work.
- Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at a senior level, using strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills to achieve results through other people
- Demonstrable enthusiasm for research and the role of SRL
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret specialised, confidential research management information and ability to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex research management issues
- Strong problem solving skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Well-developed organisational skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Physical skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work in a complex challenging environment
- Able to travel around the Network as required
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Strongly committed to bringing benefits to patients through the delivery of excellent patient focussed clinical research within the NHS and any other setting where portfolio research is delivered
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Higher specialist training in a medical discipline or equivalent professional training
- On the appropriate professional register for example - General Medical Council, UK Public Health, Nursing & Midwifery Council or other professional registers according to professional status e.g. Allied Health Professionals
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking research in the relevant setting e.g. NHS, Public Health, Social Care
- PI for at least one NIHR portfolio study
- Experience of Committee work, including acting as a Chair
- Effective leadership, flexibility, and change management skills
- A motivational leader with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experienced facilitator who is able to bring colleagues together for the benefit of the community in which they work.
- Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at a senior level, using strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills to achieve results through other people
- Demonstrable enthusiasm for research and the role of SRL
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret specialised, confidential research management information and ability to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex research management issues
- Strong problem solving skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Well-developed organisational skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Physical skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work in a complex challenging environment
- Able to travel around the Network as required
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Strongly committed to bringing benefits to patients through the delivery of excellent patient focussed clinical research within the NHS and any other setting where portfolio research is delivered
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
