Head of Research Services

Job description

Job responsibilities

Identify, measure and monitor key outcomes in this area of practice, demonstrating continuous improvements.

Identify and agree appropriate data to be collected and reported.

Effectively use the agreed systems/methods for obtaining data, working closely with the Informatics team.

Collate and analyse existing information and other information obtained through audit using appropriate methods.

Monitor the quality and quantity of the data and information, taking the necessary actions to deal with any problems.

Synthesise the data and information and develop justifiable and realistic conclusions and recommendations.

Instigate practice changes in response to performance analysis and evaluate their effectiveness.

Ensure that systems are in place to maintain and demonstrate compliance with relevant standards, guidelines and frameworks for research.

Effectively engage the public, users of services, peers and colleagues in discussion on the values, direction, policies and strategies for the R&D Directorate.

Provides highly specialised advice & expertise on the delivery of health services based on research evidence

Ensure all project plans are patient-focused, and have achievable realisation plans, developing business cases as an integral part of project and programme management.

Support the development, planning and lead on the operational implementation of the Devon Partnership Trusts R&D Strategic Delivery Plan,

Lead on the development of a cohesive and integrated portfolio of well-managed, high-quality research that reflects NHS priorities, for the Trust and its research collaboration partners.

Maximise the potential of commercial and non-commercial R&D sponsors and organisations.

To oversee the implementation of research governance standards in line with the Department of Health, NIHR, RRDN, HRA and other relevant guidance.

Initiate, develop and take forward the introduction and maintenance of research quality and governance systems across the Devon Partnership NHS Trust

To oversee the maintenance of the R&D information systems EDGE and project databases ensuring that it represents a comprehensive and accurate record of the Trust's R&D portfolio.

Achieving the timely submissions of various returns to the RRDN, the NIHR and other funding bodies.

Develop and produce an annual R&D Plan containing all necessary detail for managing and delivering research; monitoring, reviewing and modifying this as necessary.

Evaluate and interpret the extent to which various legislations, policies and procedures internal and external to the organisation relate to the R&D Office and implement these appropriately.

Work with Academic and Trust partners to establish a mental health joint research office. To ensure the appropriate management of the RRDN, commercial research and contract research income, in liaison with the Trusts finance departments

To develop, integrate, plan, provide and negotiate resources financial and physical across the Trusts to support and develop collaborative research activity.

To assist in establishing mechanisms and guidelines to enable tracking of research costs.

To manage the Research Governance service physical assets, income and budgets, health, safety and security in accordance with Trust policies, and relevant UK law.

Seek and exploit appropriate opportunities for saving Trust resources and supporting the achievement of financial balance

Lead and manage contracting with delegated authority to sign off contracts and manages sponsored studies finance.

Confirming C&C and signing Hon Contracts and research contracts such as OIDs and MNCAs as per the level of delegated authority.

Manages all team finance including RDN return and QFASTOXs, study level finance and Excess Treatment Costs.

Provides leadership in specialist areas and is required to interpret national policy and or guidance. Initiates action to ensure implementation at organisational level.

Senior management for Clinical Governance Team in line with legal governance, government guidelines and legislation.

The post-holder has the freedom to act under the delegated authority of the Associate Director for Research & Development.

Has delegated authority to represent the Trust with the NIHR RRDN and will ensure the organisation responds to planning, delivery and reporting requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent
• Post-graduate degree (Masters level or above) or equivalent experience.
• Management training
• ICH GCP Training

Desirable

• Project management training

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior NHS management experience
• Successful delivery of service improvement projects which involve significant elements of change management
• Evidence of successful decision-making and complex problem-solving
• Producing reports for senior management
• Management of staff and teams
• Budgetary management
• Experience in the planning, coordination and conducting of clinical trials or the management of clinical trials.
• Previous experience of working at a managerial level including supervision of staff and of teams/services.
• Experience in financial and project management
• Project and change management skills and the ability to develop teams towards common goals
• Critical analysis, problem-solving and evaluative skills

Desirable

• Experience of negotiating legal and financial contracts
• Knowledge of applying risk management to research
• Experience in clinical, health service or epidemiological research

communication and working relationship skills

Essential

• Ability to relate to and engage with staff at all levels within the NHS
• Effective influencing skills and ability to negotiate successfully with clinicians and multi-disciplinary groups
• Significant leadership skills
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills, including presentation and report writing skills
• Ability to manage own workload and others to meet tight deadlines and high standards

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

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