About this role
Job summary
The focus for this role is to lead the delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings. This will require flexible working across disciplines and the Regional RDN (RRDN) region and will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols. The post holder will be a NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
They will need interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders. This post may contribute to line management for and leadership of a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in a variety of specialties and settings.
This a fixed term contract ending 31st of March 2028
Main duties of the job
The role will work alongside different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research and will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team. The post holder will be accountable to the Agile Research Delivery Team Manager.
About us
ROLE OF RDN
From October 2024, the NIHR Clinical Research Network became the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The RDN continues to support 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, with a name that better reflects the scope and purpose of the network to 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.
The whole of England is supported through 12 NIHR Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs). These work with the national Coordinating Centre to provide a joint RDN leadership function so that the NIHR RDN as a whole functions as a single organisation with a shared vision and purpose across England. East of England Community Health Care Trust is the Host Organisation for the Norfolk and Waveney RRDN area.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see supplementary information for further information regarding job description and main required for the role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse, Midwife on relevant part of the professional register (NMC Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
Has completed or is undertaking a course in management / leadership.
Experience Essential
Leadership management experience in a health care setting Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health and care setting Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential
Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications, MS Office and/or Google Hub applications Excellent planning and organisational skills Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills Ability to work autonomously and to motivate self and others Ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management of research study(ies) including, where relevant, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the research study(ies) Ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships including with the public, research participants, carers and members of multidisciplinary teams Understanding of personal accountability Ability to travel for work
Desirable
Current Driving Licence
Personal Attributes/Behaviours Essential
A confident and experienced leader and manager in a health care setting Team player Adaptable/flexible approach to work Integrity Organised with good attention to detail Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure Desire to maintain competence level through continuous learning
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 East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address West Pottergate Medical Practice
Earlham Road
NORWICH
NR2 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)