Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative NMAHP leader to help develop and deliver ambitious plans for effective services as part of the soon to be established East Midlands RRDN.
Experience of system leadership will be essential, along with the ability to work across multiple complex agendas and develop strong partnerships across the East Midlands. The RRDN will require influencing and negotiation skills, and will seek to build strong and lasting partnerships, which will provide increased research opportunities across diverse communities to help address complex and ever evolving health and care challenges.
As the RRDN is currently transitioning from the Clinical Research Network, your experience and skills in times of transformation and change will be critical. We will require expert leadership to deliver service transformation, people change and continual support for stakeholders and partners as we collectively embrace these changes to make our strategic ambitions become a reality.
The role will report to the East Midlands RRDN Director and provide visible, dynamic and effective senior leadership, drawing on your experience as a Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with an understanding of the importance of research across health and social care. You will also work closely with the RRDN Health and Care Research Director (Medical), Strategic Development and Operations Directors as part of the Leadership Team.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the RRDN Strategic Development & Operations Directors, and RRDN Health & Care Research Director (Medical), you will assist with the development of the RRDN 3 year Strategic Plan, which will be in line with the national RDN strategic priorities and initiatives but translated into deliverable priorities for the RRDN region
Working with the communities of practice, you will identify workforce development opportunities and thereby assist in increasing the research capacity and capability within the region and nationally, with particular emphasis on addressing the needs of the life sciences industry (across both commercial contract and commercial collaborative research)
In collaboration with the RRDN Operations Director, you will co-ordinate the provision of expert proactive advice regarding study design to optimise deliverability and assist in the identification of sites and Principal Investigators, and provide reactive advice and support where study delivery or performance is an issue
The RRDN Health & Care Research Directors will work with the proposed NIHR RRLOs to develop complementary activities regarding strategic workforce development for the aligned aim of increasing research capacity and capability, the RRLO having a focus on the clinical academic community.
Alongside their regional responsibilities, the RRDN Health & Care Research Directors will co-develop and lead national programmes of work in collaboration with the RDN Co-ordinating Centre.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- High-quality care for all,
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Application Pack, detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Application Pack, detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration as a Nurse, Midwife or as a Allied Health Professional
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of research, the NHS and the wider health and care system including associated responsibilities to the public and patients
- Professional research leadership, both strategic and operational at a senior level
- Experience of identifying the need for and developing professional workforce development needs
Desirable
- Understanding of governance and legislative framework for clinical research in the NHS
- Executive level experience
- Experience of being a Chief or Principal Investigator for a health or care research study in the UK
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
- Strong external communication skills in a politically sensitive environment with knowledge of and experience in handling media relations
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information orally and in writing, both internally and externally, to a range of audiences
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex management issues
- Highly motivated with the ability to lead and inspire others
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Highly developed leadership, strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to demonstrate these in highly political environments
- Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex projects involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities to tight deadlines
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to use autonomy to undertake actions as a result of own interpretation of policy and guidance, providing a source of expert advice to the organisation
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Willingness to challenge existing practice
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Appreciation of the impact of organisational culture on service delivery
- Lives by values which include openness, collaboration, responsiveness, inclusion, personal integrity and creating positive cultures where these values thrive
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration as a Nurse, Midwife or as a Allied Health Professional
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of research, the NHS and the wider health and care system including associated responsibilities to the public and patients
- Professional research leadership, both strategic and operational at a senior level
- Experience of identifying the need for and developing professional workforce development needs
Desirable
- Understanding of governance and legislative framework for clinical research in the NHS
- Executive level experience
- Experience of being a Chief or Principal Investigator for a health or care research study in the UK
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
- Strong external communication skills in a politically sensitive environment with knowledge of and experience in handling media relations
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information orally and in writing, both internally and externally, to a range of audiences
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex management issues
- Highly motivated with the ability to lead and inspire others
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Highly developed leadership, strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to demonstrate these in highly political environments
- Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex projects involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities to tight deadlines
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to use autonomy to undertake actions as a result of own interpretation of policy and guidance, providing a source of expert advice to the organisation
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Willingness to challenge existing practice
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Appreciation of the impact of organisational culture on service delivery
- Lives by values which include openness, collaboration, responsiveness, inclusion, personal integrity and creating positive cultures where these values thrive
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
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).
