Research Unit Manager - GM Digital

Job responsibilities

Research Take overall responsibility for the efficient day-to-day management of the GM. Digital RU. Work with the Directors to ensure the Units sustainability via grant income from external funding bodies e.g., NIHR, charities etc Support the Directors to develop and implement plans for sustainable income generation beyond funding bodies e.g., training, consultancies, and service evaluations Oversee and contribute to writing and finalising funding applications for research within the GM. Digital RU Act as the primary point of contact for all external and internal agencies Oversee and lead on the project management of RU projects and activities, setting timelines and milestone and adhering to reporting processes. Ensure all research procedures are conducted according to Research Governance Framework, National Research Ethics Committee (REC), guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Data Protection, including providing assurance that personal and confidential information is restricted to those entitled to know

Policy and Service Development Follow professional guidelines and standards, Trust policies, and team procedures, protocols, and guidance in completion of work tasks.

Human Resources Undertake line management responsibilities, including appraisals and supervision of researchers, administrators, and volunteers Contribute to and ensure completion of induction of new team members including researchers, undergraduate placement students, volunteers, and study administrator Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of RAs Ensure adherence to Trust Health & Safety, People and Organisational Development, Research Governance, and other relevant procedures. Communicate effectively with service users, carers/relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders Ensure sustainability and effective coordination of the Youth Connection Young Peoples Advisory Group and Volunteer Digital Navigators Programme and other patient and public involvement activities.

Research and Development Provide project management of R&D activities Contribute to GMMH research governance activities, including scientific appraisal of research applications Liaise with the Trusts other Research Units as necessary Contribute to the coordination of research activities within GMMH Contribute to Research and Development activities of GMMH, including conducting pilot studies, experimental studies, and clinical trials Contribute to disseminating research findings

Information Technology and Resources Ensure maintenance and safe storage of research records and related documents in line with GDPR and Trust and University Information Governance Ensure safe use of equipment, including relevant safety checks in line with Trust policies and procedures Undertake quality assurance checks as appropriate Liaise with R&I and other relevant teams to ensure staff have access to equipment needed to undertake their roles, including relevant statistical and qualitative software/databases Produce regular reports regarding GM.Digital RU activities in line with agreed milestones and performance indicators

Financial and Physical Resources Be a responsible authorised signatory for payments as delegated e.g., for equipment, travel expenses and training. This can also include significant payments for recharges to other institutions such as Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and other NHS Trusts Manage and monitor project spending including regular meetings with the designated GMMH Research Finance Manager, HEI and NIHR Research Finance Managers when necessary Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources at work Provide cover for management of petty cash float system for the department Produce accurate and timely costings for the GM.Digital RU, including effective management of related grants, contracts, payment schedules, invoices etc.

Trust Mandatory On-going Requirements - to be met by the candidate after commencing in post, these will not be assessed at the recruitment stage To understand and comply with all Trust policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines To understand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how you can support them To understand the need to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and adhere to all principles in effective safeguarding. To carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity and dignity in care/work policies and principles To avoid unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with the colleagues, services users, members of the public and all stakeholders To access only information, whether paper, electronic, or, in another format, which is authorised to you as part of the duties of your role.

Education

Essential

• Good honours degree (upper second class (2.1) or above or equivalent) in psychology, health sciences, social sciences (or related) with good knowledge of the subject area
• Masters in a related subject

Desirable

• Doctoral degree (completed or submitted) in a relevant subject area

Experience

Essential

• Project management experience in digital mental health context
• Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and other staff e.g., within NHS, and/or Higher Education Institution (HEIs) environments
• Experience of leading/coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of successful budget management
• Track record of writing/ supporting submission of grant applications for funding from external agencies i.e. the National Institute for Health Research
• Track record of authorship of peer-reviewed academic publications, research reports, conference abstracts and presentations.

Desirable

• Experience of working with colleagues in NHS settings (e.g., mental health or inpatient settings)
• Experience of managing randomised controlled trials of complex interventions
• Experience of supporting development of complex psychosocial interventions
• Experience of conducting research in digital mental health

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/experience of different funding bodies, including UKRI, charities etc
• Knowledge of research design, including mixed-methods
• Knowledge/experience of analysing and interpretating complex research data and outcomes
• Knowledge of research ethics and related governance procedures, e.g., Good Clinical Practice certificate
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of working in research teams e.g., appropriate, professional conduct and dealing with matters such as confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of digital health interventions

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop study systems to enable effective running of the GM.Digital and its projects
• Ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel within health and social services
• Excellent interpersonal, supervision and communication skills (verbal, written, electronic).
• Ability to prepare accessible reports and information for a range of stakeholders such as service users, carers, research team members, clinical and non-colleagues, community members and partner organisations

Desirable

• Demonstrable capability of working with large volumes of complex, sensitive and highly confidential information
• Experience of extracting and accurately coding data
• Experience of public speaking

Other Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people
• Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people
• Reliable method for traveling independently across the Trust footprint and occasionally the North West or nationally to attend meetings and events relevant to the role

Desirable

• Full UK driving license (subject to Disability Discrimination legislation)

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).