Job summary
We are seeking an outstanding and dynamic person, experienced in driving cancer research strategy through to implementation.
This is an exceptional and exciting opportunity to be a part of a senior research leadership team that will be driving and developing lasting cancer research partnerships across NHS Wales and Higher Education, shaping the development new CCRH infrastructure, and providing innovative cancer research opportunities for patients in Wales.
The role will have high level oversight of CCRH operational matters, developing a CCRH financial strategy with leaders developing associated business cases to ensure long term sustainability for the new CCRH infrastructure and workforce.
The post will develop, implement and direct the emerging Cardiff Cancer Research Hub (CCRH), a physical facility based at the University of Wales Heath Park site, to enable the delivery of novel and advanced therapy clinical trials and develop translational research with our NHS (Cardiff and Vale University Health Board) and academic (Cardiff University) partners.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with senior RD&I teams in Velindre and with University Health Boards across South East Wales, directing the implementation of Velindre's 10 year cancer research strategy that will bring benefits through research for patients of today and of tomorrow.
The post will develop and manage research partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups (i.e. patients, the public, researchers, University Health Boards (UHBs) Academic Institutions, Welsh Government, Third Sector, Pharma and cancer research and innovation organisations) to enable research success
The postholder will support Executive Directors, Divisional Directors the Executive Board Lead for RD&I, the Clinical Lead for Cancer R&D Strategy, the Associate Medical Director for RD&I and Senior RD&I Leaders within Velindre University NHS Trust.
The post holder will be primarily responsible for implementing the Velindre Cancer Research Strategy within Velindre Cancer Centre, in Cardiff and across the South East Wales region.
They will be responsible for financial management of the budget, to enable the implementation of the strategy and the development and delivery of the Cardiff Cancer Research Hub, including the management of research income associated with the CCRH.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and /or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or significant relevant experience.
- Postgraduate to doctorate level or demonstrable combination of qualifications, knowledge and extensive experience.
- Knowledge of cancer research cancer services and or secondary health care service.
- Specific domain / theoretical / practical knowledge of organisations, processes, policy knowledge relevant to cancer research.
Desirable
- Management qualification or significant relevant experience. Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects Qualification.
- Able to sustain good working relationships with other research, academic and health professionals.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level in the NHS and /or Academic research setting.
- Experience of strategic planning and implementation, with the ability to align organisational goals and drive results.
- Experience of developing and managing senior strategic partnerships and stakeholder groups.
- Senior Managerial experience in NHS and/or Academic setting, competence in monetary management, organisational performance management frameworks, business planning, partnership working and staff management.
- Senior leadership in the research setting (NHS and /or Academic setting) including research operations or programme management, preferably in a clinical research or healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and research landscape, including an understanding of Welsh and UK regulatory research requirements and clinical research processes.
- Proven experience of working in the cancer research arena.
- Evidence of writing reports, business case, briefing materials and presentations that communicate complex information clearly to different professional and lay audiences.
Desirable
- Experience of conducting cancer research.
- Experience of working in an academic setting understanding the drivers associated with academic research.
- Understanding of the national cancer research landscape and key research organisations.
- Experience of working with multiple research funding streams.
Values
Essential
- Able to act independently, decisively and effectively in leading a programme.
- Ability to watch and listen to and interpret key messages and respond appropriately.
- Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations.
- Demonstrable evidence of taking pride in delivering professional services and solutions.
- Ability to work together in an environment of equality, trust and respect to deliver services that strive to exceed the needs and expectations of customers.
- Demonstrable evidence of providing a caring approach to all of your customers ensuring a personalised and positive experience.
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the frequent travel needs of the post.
- Ability to travel between VCC, CAVUHB and CU sites in a timely matter.Ad hoc working out of hours.
- The post holder will be required to travel to any location as required by the organisation which may be remote and distant and may mean frequent overnight stays away from home.
- Commitment to ongoing learning.
Aptitude and Abilities - Personal Qualities:
Essential
- Ability to lead and motivate others through change and to bring innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to negotiate and persuade.
- Ability to communicate complex information to various levels of professions and nonprofessional groups.
Aptitude and Abilities - Special Knowledge:
Essential
- Knowledge of Research Governance and Integrity Application.
- Knowledge of Research Approval Processes.
- Knowledge of Commercial Health Research and familiarity with this sector.
- Experience of working in research and the skills required for successful research.
- Knowledge of the Innovation process.
- Knowledge of the grant funding process, accountability, and reporting.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a history of successfully managing teams and projects.
- Awareness of national policy developments in Health Research.
- Excellent organisational and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. Familiarity with communications and marketing principles, with the ability to contribute to promoting the CCRH and its research activities.
- A passion for advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.
- Ability to travel between VCC, CAVUHB and CU sites in a timely matter.
- Proven experience in research operations or project management, preferably in a clinical research or healthcare setting.
- Experience of monetary management, working with multiple funding streams.
- Evidence of authoring reports, briefing materials and presentations that communicate complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a history of successfully managing teams and projects. This includes experience with performance management frameworks.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and research landscape, including an understanding of Welsh regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes.
- Awareness of national policy developments in Health Research.
- Excellent organisational and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience in strategic planning and implementation, with the ability to align organisational goals and drive results.
- Proficiency in using project management tools and software for effective planning and tracking.
- A passion for advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.
- Evidence of authoring reports, briefing materials and presentations that communicate complex information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences using a range of media.
- Ability to organise pro-actively, prioritise and plan time and resources including personal time management, planning work for others, meeting deadlines, operational and strategic planning.
- Ability to promote and influence awareness and knowledge through internal and external communications, and media work.
- Experience at a senior level in Research and Development Management in either the NHS or Higher Education, with significant knowledge of both.
- Experience of monetary management and business development in the health sector/academic setting.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh Proficiency in using project management tools and software for effective planning and tracking.
Person Specification
Qualifications and /or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or significant relevant experience.
- Postgraduate to doctorate level or demonstrable combination of qualifications, knowledge and extensive experience.
- Knowledge of cancer research cancer services and or secondary health care service.
- Specific domain / theoretical / practical knowledge of organisations, processes, policy knowledge relevant to cancer research.
Desirable
- Management qualification or significant relevant experience. Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects Qualification.
- Able to sustain good working relationships with other research, academic and health professionals.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level in the NHS and /or Academic research setting.
- Experience of strategic planning and implementation, with the ability to align organisational goals and drive results.
- Experience of developing and managing senior strategic partnerships and stakeholder groups.
- Senior Managerial experience in NHS and/or Academic setting, competence in monetary management, organisational performance management frameworks, business planning, partnership working and staff management.
- Senior leadership in the research setting (NHS and /or Academic setting) including research operations or programme management, preferably in a clinical research or healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and research landscape, including an understanding of Welsh and UK regulatory research requirements and clinical research processes.
- Proven experience of working in the cancer research arena.
- Evidence of writing reports, business case, briefing materials and presentations that communicate complex information clearly to different professional and lay audiences.
Desirable
- Experience of conducting cancer research.
- Experience of working in an academic setting understanding the drivers associated with academic research.
- Understanding of the national cancer research landscape and key research organisations.
- Experience of working with multiple research funding streams.
Values
Essential
- Able to act independently, decisively and effectively in leading a programme.
- Ability to watch and listen to and interpret key messages and respond appropriately.
- Able to effectively and appropriately deal with criticism and challenging people and situations.
- Demonstrable evidence of taking pride in delivering professional services and solutions.
- Ability to work together in an environment of equality, trust and respect to deliver services that strive to exceed the needs and expectations of customers.
- Demonstrable evidence of providing a caring approach to all of your customers ensuring a personalised and positive experience.
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the frequent travel needs of the post.
- Ability to travel between VCC, CAVUHB and CU sites in a timely matter.Ad hoc working out of hours.
- The post holder will be required to travel to any location as required by the organisation which may be remote and distant and may mean frequent overnight stays away from home.
- Commitment to ongoing learning.
Aptitude and Abilities - Personal Qualities:
Essential
- Ability to lead and motivate others through change and to bring innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to negotiate and persuade.
- Ability to communicate complex information to various levels of professions and nonprofessional groups.
Aptitude and Abilities - Special Knowledge:
Essential
- Knowledge of Research Governance and Integrity Application.
- Knowledge of Research Approval Processes.
- Knowledge of Commercial Health Research and familiarity with this sector.
- Experience of working in research and the skills required for successful research.
- Knowledge of the Innovation process.
- Knowledge of the grant funding process, accountability, and reporting.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a history of successfully managing teams and projects.
- Awareness of national policy developments in Health Research.
- Excellent organisational and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. Familiarity with communications and marketing principles, with the ability to contribute to promoting the CCRH and its research activities.
- A passion for advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.
- Ability to travel between VCC, CAVUHB and CU sites in a timely matter.
- Proven experience in research operations or project management, preferably in a clinical research or healthcare setting.
- Experience of monetary management, working with multiple funding streams.
- Evidence of authoring reports, briefing materials and presentations that communicate complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a history of successfully managing teams and projects. This includes experience with performance management frameworks.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and research landscape, including an understanding of Welsh regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes.
- Awareness of national policy developments in Health Research.
- Excellent organisational and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience in strategic planning and implementation, with the ability to align organisational goals and drive results.
- Proficiency in using project management tools and software for effective planning and tracking.
- A passion for advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.
- Evidence of authoring reports, briefing materials and presentations that communicate complex information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences using a range of media.
- Ability to organise pro-actively, prioritise and plan time and resources including personal time management, planning work for others, meeting deadlines, operational and strategic planning.
- Ability to promote and influence awareness and knowledge through internal and external communications, and media work.
- Experience at a senior level in Research and Development Management in either the NHS or Higher Education, with significant knowledge of both.
- Experience of monetary management and business development in the health sector/academic setting.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh Proficiency in using project management tools and software for effective planning and tracking.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
