Job summary
Research & Innovation Manager (R&IM) Band AfC 8A
Full time, Part time (0.8) 12 month fixed term
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team of Research and Innovation Managers (R&IMs) who work across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) supporting and developing areas of strategic importance in the current climate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the research activity within a number of key specialities.
The vision of the Trust is to become the leading integrated health, teaching, research and innovation campus in the NHS. Within this context our aim is to ensure that MFT is one of the top 5 NHS Trusts for research and innovation in the U.K. Our capacity for translation of research and innovation into improved patient care will be internationally recognised. The Trust is highly committed to embedding research and innovation into its core business and to be able to offer patients the potential to be recruited to appropriate research studies (as per the NHS Constitution).
For further details please contact:
Monika Cien
monika.cien@mft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
R&IMs are responsible for the research delivery within the Specialty areas across MFT, and their duties include, but are not limited to managing the non-clinical research support staff such as clinical trial managers and coordinators, managing budgets within specialities, supporting grant applications, overseeing project approvals, negotiating budgets of commercially sponsored studies, ensuring recruitment to time and target, and other troubleshooting needs in their areas of responsibility.
As a part of the role you will also be expected to interact with other internal stakeholders such as the Clinical Research Delivery Staff, Research Office, the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility, the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, the hosted Greater Manchester NIHR Clinical Research Network, clinical services across the Trust, hospital and managed clinical services senior leadership teams and external bodies such as the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, contract research organisations and commercial companies.
The successful candidate will be required to have exceptional communication skills, demonstrate effective leadership skills and be confident in managing a demanding and varied workload.
We are looking for an individual who can focus on detail as well as understand the wider context to ensure that our high standards in health research are maintained and we continue to progress in the range of services we provide.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical/scientific degree at masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience in operational management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of clinical or scientific practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the systems and processes which are used to support the delivery of high quality research in a clinical environment
- An understanding of R&D issues in the Health Care Settings
- Knowledge of research governance and quality assurance systems to ensure safe systems for patients
- Project management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health Care/University networks
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in the Health Care Settings in senior research management role
- Experience of line management responsibility for staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a large teaching hospital or University Personal research experience Commercial research experience Nursing, midwifery or other clinical or related work experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with different professions both internal and external
- Excellent presentation skills
- Extensive IT and IS skills including Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work. Dedicated team worker with the ability to influence using different management styles. Friendly and committed attitude
- Personal commitment to working for the benefit of patients; and a strong commitment to public service values. Committed to providing high quality research services to the wider research community. Dedicated and professional approach to work.
OTHER
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical/scientific degree at masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience in operational management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of clinical or scientific practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the systems and processes which are used to support the delivery of high quality research in a clinical environment
- An understanding of R&D issues in the Health Care Settings
- Knowledge of research governance and quality assurance systems to ensure safe systems for patients
- Project management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health Care/University networks
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in the Health Care Settings in senior research management role
- Experience of line management responsibility for staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a large teaching hospital or University Personal research experience Commercial research experience Nursing, midwifery or other clinical or related work experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with different professions both internal and external
- Excellent presentation skills
- Extensive IT and IS skills including Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work. Dedicated team worker with the ability to influence using different management styles. Friendly and committed attitude
- Personal commitment to working for the benefit of patients; and a strong commitment to public service values. Committed to providing high quality research services to the wider research community. Dedicated and professional approach to work.
OTHER
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Nowgen Centre, Grafton Street
Manchester
M13 9WU
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
