Job Summary
We are looking for a Head of Research Delivery and Support for Out of Hospital Settings to join the team. This senior leadership role will focus on the strategic oversight, deployment and delivery capabilities of the RRDN's Agile Research Delivery Team. This role will work alongside the Head of Partner Liaison and Planning to co-lead the work of the Study Support Service Team with a focus on out of hospital settings.
This role will liaise with NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) research Delivery Organisations (organisations delivering RDN portfolio research) across all settings to ensure they are effectively supported by the Agile Research Delivery Team.
This role has oversight of the Regional RDN (RRDN) Study Support Service, with respect to out of hospital settings, which will be seamlessly integrated within the collective national Study Support Service and interfacing Agile Research Delivery team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for fostering and nurturing productive relationships with regional partners including both commercial and non-commercial study teams/sponsors, research site delivery personnel, and senior research leadership within Delivery Organisations. This includes collaborating closely with Regional Specialty and Setting Leads to support the delivery of regional and national projects.
In addition to regional duties, the post holder will collaborate with senior counterparts from other RDN regions and the national RDN team to innovate and evolve services, aligning them more closely with the changing needs of the system.
This post holder will lead dedicated teams in the provision of Out of Hospital services, ensuring seamless coordination with other services/functions within the regional network and across the national network. This role will line-manage the senior manager of the Agile Research Delivery team and direct the agile team's resources to meet strategic needs.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week.
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Date posted
16 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-24-TA24034
Job locations
20 Rouen Road
Norwich
NR1 1QQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
In October 2024, the NIHR Clinical Research Network changed to become the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The RDN will build on the successes of the CRN in supporting the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy.
The RDN Will Support:
Clinical trials and other well-designed health and social care research studies (including studies that are delivered outside of an NHS setting);
Public health studies that require the recruitment of individuals within an NHS setting (that is, acute, ambulance, mental health, community or primary care) or an episode of care which involves contact with the NHS.
Person Specification
Essential
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of health and care research management at a senior level, including Experience of business planning, financial management and operational implementation, preferably within an NHS organisation. Experience of contributing to the development of national policy or strategies, and translating those into regional plans.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex programmes and projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlines.
Values and Personal Qualities
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for a Head of Research Delivery and Support for Out of Hospital Settings to join the team. This senior leadership role will focus on the strategic oversight, deployment and delivery capabilities of the RRDN's Agile Research Delivery Team. This role will work alongside the Head of Partner Liaison and Planning to co-lead the work of the Study Support Service Team with a focus on out of hospital settings.
This role will liaise with NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) research Delivery Organisations (organisations delivering RDN portfolio research) across all settings to ensure they are effectively supported by the Agile Research Delivery Team.
This role has oversight of the Regional RDN (RRDN) Study Support Service, with respect to out of hospital settings, which will be seamlessly integrated within the collective national Study Support Service and interfacing Agile Research Delivery team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for fostering and nurturing productive relationships with regional partners including both commercial and non-commercial study teams/sponsors, research site delivery personnel, and senior research leadership within Delivery Organisations. This includes collaborating closely with Regional Specialty and Setting Leads to support the delivery of regional and national projects.
In addition to regional duties, the post holder will collaborate with senior counterparts from other RDN regions and the national RDN team to innovate and evolve services, aligning them more closely with the changing needs of the system.
This post holder will lead dedicated teams in the provision of Out of Hospital services, ensuring seamless coordination with other services/functions within the regional network and across the national network. This role will line-manage the senior manager of the Agile Research Delivery team and direct the agile team's resources to meet strategic needs.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week.
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Date posted
16 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-24-TA24034
Job locations
20 Rouen Road
Norwich
NR1 1QQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
In October 2024, the NIHR Clinical Research Network changed to become the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The RDN will build on the successes of the CRN in supporting the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy.
The RDN Will Support:
Clinical trials and other well-designed health and social care research studies (including studies that are delivered outside of an NHS setting);
Public health studies that require the recruitment of individuals within an NHS setting (that is, acute, ambulance, mental health, community or primary care) or an episode of care which involves contact with the NHS.
Person Specification
Essential
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of health and care research management at a senior level, including Experience of business planning, financial management and operational implementation, preferably within an NHS organisation. Experience of contributing to the development of national policy or strategies, and translating those into regional plans.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex programmes and projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlines.
Values and Personal Qualities
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
