Health and Care Research Director (N&MAHP)

3 year fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity
The Associate Medical Director for Research is a key role in the trust supporting, promoting, leading and developing research at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals (NNUH). They will work in close partnership with the Director of Research Operations, who is responsible for central research support services and facilities across the hospital as well as contractual arrangements and regulatory compliance for research. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture Part time: 15 hours per week Interview date: 28th May 2024
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. Main duties of the jobAs an NNUH appointment, you will:
build partnerships and work to facilitate research across the different institutions of the Norwich Research Park, providing clear leadership to remove barriers where they currently exist, promoting NNUH as a good place to do medical research with its partners the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB). actively encourage multi-disciplinary research across professional boundaries within and between the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences and NNUH. be responsible for improving the profile and status of research at NNUH. work closely with the Director of Research Operations and their teams and with the Divisional and Departmental Research Leads to enhance recruitment into all types of trials and studies. support the Director of Research Operations, the Deputy Chief Nurse and the central research support teams to ensure that research support services are optimised while ensuring researchers and their teams comply with legal, regulatory and local requirements.
About usJoin 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 We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
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
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Be accountable for appointing, coordinating and supporting the work of RRDN Specialty and Settings Leads. The Medical Health & Care Research Director to support the Specialty Leads and the NMAHP Health & Care Research Director to support the Settings Leads Facilitating and promoting cross-specialty and cross-setting collaborations Developing and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with health and care leaders to ensure capacity and capability of the professional research workforce Ensuring expert advice is provided to RDN leaders and their teams, along with RDN stakeholders regarding study design and delivery to optimise deliverability and assist in the identification of sites and Principal Investigators Providing expert advice to the research delivery workforce regarding study delivery Responsible for working with health and care professional leaders to support the workforce development of research delivery leadership and associated staff including clinical and non-clinical staff Working closely with the Regional Research Leadership Office to develop complementary activities regarding strategic workforce development
BUSINESS PLANNING
Be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of a 3-year RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan in line with the RDN strategic aims and national 3-year plan. The RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan will be developed in conjunction with regional partners, including NHSE regional offices, ICSs, AHSNs, patients and the public Contribute to the oversight and development of RRDN business, financial, strategic development and impact plans, and associated reports
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Be accountable for appointing, coordinating and supporting the work of RRDN Specialty and Settings Leads. The Medical Health & Care Research Director to support the Specialty Leads and the NMAHP Health & Care Research Director to support the Settings Leads Ensure that the RRDN is managed in line with the requirements of the RRDN Host Organisation Contract Ensure that the RRDN provides effective, high quality and nationally consistent services Ensure that relevant national strategies, policies and frameworks are fully implemented and associated targets met
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Professional registration as a Medical Doctor, Nurse, Midwife or as a Allied Health Professional
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
Extensive experience of delivering presentations to large groups of stakeholders in often pressured and politically sensitive environments to a high standard (Board level quality) Proven leadership skills in the management of change
knowledge and ExperienceEssential
Extensive experience in the design and leadership of health or care research in the UK
Desirable
Extensive experience of co-creating and implementing strategies to build capacity and capability for the delivery of health and care research
Values and personal qualitiesEssential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddressNorfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UYAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 234-23-TA23013
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