Job summary
We are seeking an experiences, self-motivated senior leader in NHS R&D for the post of Associate Director of Research Development at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a key leadership role working closely with the Director of Research Development and Director of clinical research to deliver our ambitious strategy to place research at the heart of patient care across the NHS in east London.
The Key focus of this role will be engaging with Trust hospital sites, specialty areas, support departments and external stakeholders to develop research capabilities and grow the research activity across the Trust, in particular in areas of low research activity.
Proposed interview date: 19th Jan 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop, disseminate and implement a strategy that clearly sets out the aims, objectives and research growth targets of the Trust. Working closely with the Trust research leadership to develop individual development plans, assessing the feasibility of expanding activities, identifying barriers and risks and how these risks will be mitigated.
The post holder will develop mechanisms to ensure accurate and near real time oversight of research activity across the organisation. Working closely with individual clinical groups and support departments to understand Barts Health's research strengths, capabilities and patient populations to identify areas for growth and opportunities for development and to ensure they are positioned to react quickly to potential new opportunities and support feasibility assessments for new clinical studies.
The Associate Director of Research Development will play a key role in the enhancement of interactions between the Trust and external stakeholders, in particular life sciences industry, to develop strategic research partnership, promote the Trust's research capabilities, performance and strengths and the diversity of patient populations in order to generate new business opportunities and to place Barts Health as a reliable, collaborative and preferred partner for successful delivery of clinical research
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPostgraduate, MBA, MSc in relevant subject, working towards postgraduate qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oResearch experience
- oExperience of NHS/university R&D environment
- oBudget management
- oProject management
- oStrategic planning, organisational development and policy development
- oResearch costing mechanisms
- oStaff management
- oSuccessful partnership working across boundaries
- oChange management
Desirable
- oDesign and provision of training
- oContribution to information systems development
- oCommissioning research
Knowledge
Essential
- oLocal and national research priorities
- oResearch activity reporting requirements
- oLocal and national IT systems and processes
- oNIHR and Local CRN and Regional RRDN
Other
Essential
- oSelf-motivated with drive and enthusiasm
- oDiscreet
- oAble to work under pressure
- oReliable
- oHas a professional attitude
- oAble to work unsupervised
- oEffective networker
- oExcellent communications and presentation skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills.
- oExcellent presentation skills.
- oExcellent communication skills. oTeam-working.
- oSelf-management.
- oSelf-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
Skills
Essential
- oComplex Problem solving
- oAnalytical and critical appraisal skills
- oAdvanced data manipulation and analysis
- oAbility to prioritise, organise and plan workload
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oExcellent presentation skills
- oIT skills- word procession, spreadsheets, relational databases and internet
- oNegotiation skills, particularly in working with senior managers, clinicians and academics
Desirable
- oFormal critical appraisal skills training
- oGood statistical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPostgraduate, MBA, MSc in relevant subject, working towards postgraduate qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oResearch experience
- oExperience of NHS/university R&D environment
- oBudget management
- oProject management
- oStrategic planning, organisational development and policy development
- oResearch costing mechanisms
- oStaff management
- oSuccessful partnership working across boundaries
- oChange management
Desirable
- oDesign and provision of training
- oContribution to information systems development
- oCommissioning research
Knowledge
Essential
- oLocal and national research priorities
- oResearch activity reporting requirements
- oLocal and national IT systems and processes
- oNIHR and Local CRN and Regional RRDN
Other
Essential
- oSelf-motivated with drive and enthusiasm
- oDiscreet
- oAble to work under pressure
- oReliable
- oHas a professional attitude
- oAble to work unsupervised
- oEffective networker
- oExcellent communications and presentation skills
- oExcellent interpersonal skills.
- oExcellent presentation skills.
- oExcellent communication skills. oTeam-working.
- oSelf-management.
- oSelf-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
Skills
Essential
- oComplex Problem solving
- oAnalytical and critical appraisal skills
- oAdvanced data manipulation and analysis
- oAbility to prioritise, organise and plan workload
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oExcellent presentation skills
- oIT skills- word procession, spreadsheets, relational databases and internet
- oNegotiation skills, particularly in working with senior managers, clinicians and academics
Desirable
- oFormal critical appraisal skills training
- oGood statistical skills
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).
