About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Matron/Clinical Research Delivery Manager to join the Research and Innovation Directorate at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). This role is central to advancing clinical research that directly impacts patient care. By helping grow UHNM's research portfolio, you will be instrumental in transforming healthcare and improving outcomes for our community. With NIHR infrastructure funding and the opening of our Commercial Research Delivery Centre in April 2025, this is an exciting time to join UHNM Research & Innovation Directorate as we push the boundaries of clinical research to benefit patients.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate registered health professional with extensive experience in research delivery, who can lead and expand our growing research portfolio. As the Clinical Research Matron/Clinical Research Delivery Manager, you will lead a high-performing team and collaborate with national and regional stakeholders to ensure our research is focused on improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical care.
Main duties of the job
This is your opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within the Research and Innovation Directorate, playing a pivotal part in the delivery of patient-centred research that leads to tangible improvements in healthcare.
What you will do:
Lead and inspire our research delivery team, ensuring the effective and innovative management of research that directly benefits patient care Ensure UHNM Research Delivery consistently meets and exceeds national targets. Forge strong partnerships with national and regional stakeholders to drive research that delivers real-world outcomes Oversee clinical research across a wide range of NHS specialties, ensuring studies are impactful and at the forefront of healthcare advancements Work closely with UHNM colleagues to manage and deliver high-quality research studies that improve patient treatment and care pathways Play a crucial role in shaping UHNM's strategic vision, ensuring that research delivery aligns with our goal to improve patient outcomes through research. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who is committed to improving healthcare and patient experiences. If you are passionate about leading research that makes a lasting impact on patient care, this is your opportunity to make a significant difference in a growing and dynamic directorate.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current Clinical Registration Accredited GCP Certificate Health related degree Evidence of professional/academic development of Master's Level or equivalent experience Evidence of professional development/ management or leadership qualification or extensive experience
Desirable
Educated to postgraduate level in research methods or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Extensive and demonstrable clinical experience in a research setting A very good understanding of the national research agenda and NIHR strategic objectives Extensive experience of leadership & management of research teams within the NHS ( Demonstrate effective project management skills Understanding of the Clinical Research Network /Regional Research Delivery Network structures and NHS structures. Budget management and the ability to forecast financial sustainability inline with activity and growth.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke
Royal Stoke
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)