Job summary
The UHN Director of Research is a strategic senior management position within the Corporate Medical Team at UHN. With UHN's collaboration with UHL and a unified board there is now more scope than ever to advance and enhance our Research offer.
The post holder will take responsibility for the management of all of UHN group's clinical research activity including governance, regulatory compliance, contracting, finance and business development and the operational delivery of the trust research strategy. The role will be central to the operational delivery of the group's research agenda and ensures that all research services are developed and maintained to the highest standards and make a positive contribution to the Trust's core aims and objectives as outlined in its strategic plan.
Main duties of the job
You will be a team leader, overseeing the work of others and have personal responsibility to develop the research strategy and operational research infrastructure of UHN in conjunction with the UHN/UHL Group Director of Research and Innovation.
You will be required to work closely with the UHN/UHL Group Director of Research and have significant autonomy for ensuring that an effective, safe and efficient research and development service is delivered to enable all patients to access research safely. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that participation in research is promoted to all of our patient base and harness systems to promote patient and public involvement in research. You will represent the trust at external meetings with key stakeholders and will ensure that the Trust is well poised to respond quickly to new research and funding opportunities.
The postholder will be an experienced clinician with a track record of delivering programmes and trials at scale and pace. You will ensure that key relationships with research sponsors and clinical research partners are cultivated and maintained. The role will necessitate budgetary responsibility for research and development income to ensure the department meets financial targets and to ensure that the Trust meets corporate financial obligations. You will oversee delivery of contracts, including reporting requirements and to manage resource allocation systems, increases the Trust's research capacity and income.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Professional registration with GMC
- Advanced qualification in Research (Masters or equivalent) or experience of working at a similar level
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in Research
Desirable
- PhD in Research
- Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience in a senior leadership role in Research
- Experience in leading cross organisation change programmes, aimed at improving organisational performance
- Proven record of establishing effective partnership working across complex networks with external and internal parties
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS Research delivery frameworks and experience of strategic working with key stakeholders
- Experience of effective budget management and delivering value for money
Desirable
- Evidence of the use of quality improvement methodology
Skills
Essential
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to influence, motivate and inspire others
- Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment
- Capacity to handle conflict and ability to work with ambiguity and within demanding timetables
- Commitment to improving performance with ability to shape the vision and set clear measures for success
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and is an ambassador for diversity and inclusion
- The ability to communicate effectively, including strong presentation skills
- Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites and other sites often with limited time between meetings
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Professional registration with GMC
- Advanced qualification in Research (Masters or equivalent) or experience of working at a similar level
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in Research
Desirable
- PhD in Research
- Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience in a senior leadership role in Research
- Experience in leading cross organisation change programmes, aimed at improving organisational performance
- Proven record of establishing effective partnership working across complex networks with external and internal parties
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS Research delivery frameworks and experience of strategic working with key stakeholders
- Experience of effective budget management and delivering value for money
Desirable
- Evidence of the use of quality improvement methodology
Skills
Essential
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to influence, motivate and inspire others
- Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment
- Capacity to handle conflict and ability to work with ambiguity and within demanding timetables
- Commitment to improving performance with ability to shape the vision and set clear measures for success
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and is an ambassador for diversity and inclusion
- The ability to communicate effectively, including strong presentation skills
- Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites and other sites often with limited time between meetings
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
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).
