Divisional Lead for NMAHP Research and Innovation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Proposed interview date - Friday 13/06

The role and outcomes expected of each Divisional Lead for NMAHP Research and Innovation include working cooperatively with the Trust and University to set and maintain standards, especially those related to building research and evidence base to enhance patient safety.

This means that sometimes they will have to take on a leading role for the organisation in a specific research capability and capacity initiative.

Main duties of the job

The Divisional Lead for NMAHP Research and Innovation will collaborate with the partners to:o play a key role in aligning Corporate and Divisional research and innovation activity for the nursing, midwifery, AHP and the research workforce.o encourage and facilitate NMAHP research skills and potential across the partnership, and support the creation and implementation of provision and policy to enable opportunitieso Ensure that research and innovation activity can show clear benefits to patients, carers and our workforce.

The role and outcomes expected of each Divisional Lead for NMAHP Research and Innovation include working cooperatively with the Trust and University to set and maintain standards, especially those related to building research and evidence base to enhance patient safety.

This means that sometimes they will have to take on a leading role for the organisation in a specific research capability and capacity initiative.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-7059657-B8b-HID

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will: Align research and innovation with the Division, Trust's and OxInAHR strategic goals. Participate actively in the Trust's strategic forums to share best practice and align standards with Trust policy, procedures and initiatives as relevant. Take on the responsibility of conducting a Divisional analysis of highly complex data to inform the research and innovation developments needed based on priorities and risks. Work together with Divisional clinical and research leads and Director of Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research and Innovation to set up clear mechanisms to record, monitor and measure the outcomes of research and innovation activities. Work together with other Divisional Leads for NMAHP Research and Innovation and Director of Nursing: Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research and Innovation to support the creation of a Trust wide, clear and consistent career pathway for clinical academic roles within the Trust and University. Support the development, progress and sustainability of clinical quality improvement initiatives within the Division, and where needed take a lead across the Trust and University to share best practice, Build and maintain relationships with Quality Improvement Teams to support further development of QI education, development and implementation in the Division and Trust ensuring appropriate methodology and application of learning to improve patient outcome. Support increased visibility of clinical practice development activities and outcomes through the initiation, promotion and support of research activities as agreed. Support the integration of clinical research delivery teams within the clinical areas within the Division. Maintain own research activity and portfolio through grant applications, conducting and supporting research as a CI/PI and research dissemination. Supervise students doing Doctoral studies and MSc dissertation supervision as required within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will: Align research and innovation with the Division, Trust's and OxInAHR strategic goals. Participate actively in the Trust's strategic forums to share best practice and align standards with Trust policy, procedures and initiatives as relevant. Take on the responsibility of conducting a Divisional analysis of highly complex data to inform the research and innovation developments needed based on priorities and risks. Work together with Divisional clinical and research leads and Director of Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research and Innovation to set up clear mechanisms to record, monitor and measure the outcomes of research and innovation activities. Work together with other Divisional Leads for NMAHP Research and Innovation and Director of Nursing: Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Research and Innovation to support the creation of a Trust wide, clear and consistent career pathway for clinical academic roles within the Trust and University. Support the development, progress and sustainability of clinical quality improvement initiatives within the Division, and where needed take a lead across the Trust and University to share best practice, Build and maintain relationships with Quality Improvement Teams to support further development of QI education, development and implementation in the Division and Trust ensuring appropriate methodology and application of learning to improve patient outcome. Support increased visibility of clinical practice development activities and outcomes through the initiation, promotion and support of research activities as agreed. Support the integration of clinical research delivery teams within the clinical areas within the Division. Maintain own research activity and portfolio through grant applications, conducting and supporting research as a CI/PI and research dissemination. Supervise students doing Doctoral studies and MSc dissertation supervision as required within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP Pharmacist or Health Care Scientist with current and valid registration PhD/DPhil/Professional Doctorate in relevant health care research

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership qualification/course Recognised teaching qualification Current ICH Good Clinical Practice QI methodology training
Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, Midwife, AHP Pharmacist or Health Care Scientist with current and valid registration PhD/DPhil/Professional Doctorate in relevant health care research

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership qualification/course Recognised teaching qualification Current ICH Good Clinical Practice QI methodology training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Director of NMAHP Research and Innovation

Helen Walthall

helen.walthall@ouh.nhs.uk

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-7059657-B8b-HID

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU


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