Research Programme Manager
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Job summary
Dedicated to generating high-quality, innovative research into mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity, the R&D department at LYPFT changes lives in the UK. Using its specialist expertise, unique population, and collaborative approach, the team bridges boundaries, provides hope, and is actively shaping the future of mental health care.
The Research Department has three Research Programme Managers each with a specific focus. This role will focus on staff development and getting staff involved in research. It will involve leading the MESH programme (programme for student mental health nurses), Research Champions network, and delivering a range of training and presentations to staff both within LYPFT and external organisations.
The appointed candidate would be part of the senior leadership team for research in LYTPFT and represent research on internal committees and external groups.
Main duties of the job
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
28 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
173-10025-COR
Job locations
St Mary’s House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Mary’s House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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