Job summary
This is unique, dual role between UCLH and the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at UCLH/UCL.
The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at UCLH/UCL is one of the UK's leaders in world class experimental medicine and research. The UCLH BRC was recently awarded over £90 million to drive a cutting edge and internationally acclaimed experimental medicine portfolio over the next five years. This was the third renewal of this prestigious programme.
A partnership between UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, UCL and the NIHR, we have an ambitious programme of research aimed at ensuring patients benefit as quickly and as safely as possible from new scientific breakthroughs. Our work focuses in particular on translating novel discovery science for patient benefit, often taking new discoveries into patients for the first time globally. Our research is focussed on developing and testing advanced therapies, novel devices; first into human studies; all designed to develop improvements in diagnosis, treatment selection and evaluation of response; and repurposing of therapies.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.
Main duties of the job
The Director of the NIHR UCLH BRC will be responsible for working with our principle University partner, UCL, to drive the scientific agenda of the BRC with a strong focus on impact and delivery, through continued promotion of the experimental medicine strategy, support for the strategic initiatives of the BRC's Theme Directors, the identification of new areas of growth potential for UCLH/UCL and on-going support for the development of areas of existing experimental medicine strength at UCLH/UCL that can help tackle health inequalities. You will drive delivery of innovation into patient care, while building capacity and diversity in a future generation of research leaders. The Director will support the aims of UK life sciences, building partnerships and relationships, and extending the reach of research conducted by the BRC, while supporting public engagement and involvement in research. Securing the future success of the BRC will also be crucial.
About us
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at UCLH
At UCLH, we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. Respect, inclusion and sensitivity are hallmarks of quality of our care. That is why it is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, who are representative of our local communities to support our world class research, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to have five different networks that are owned and led by our staff which give a voice to all our staff to feed up to leadership of the organisation, including the Trust board, thus creating a sense of community and support and help drive cultural change to become a more inclusive organisation. These networks are the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Network; the Women's Network; the Disability Network; and the Mental Health Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UCLH Director of Research is responsible for providing the strategic leadership for clinical research, working closely with our key university partner, UCL, and deepening relationships with other academic, research and industry partners. This is a key appointment, at board level (as a non-voting member). The Director of Research is instrumental in supporting UCLH to become a world-leading research hospital, increasing research capacity and capability across all clinical professional groups and services, increasing the number of patients participating in, and benefitting from, our research, ensuring that there is a particular focus on increasing participation from patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Please note: Whilst we are advertising this as a joint role,we would also welcome applications from those that have the relevant skills and experience for either of the job descriptions cited in the job description attachment.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
To download additional information, and to apply, please visit the website of the organisations recruitment partners Society by clicking here
The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Monday, 20 November 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UCLH Director of Research is responsible for providing the strategic leadership for clinical research, working closely with our key university partner, UCL, and deepening relationships with other academic, research and industry partners. This is a key appointment, at board level (as a non-voting member). The Director of Research is instrumental in supporting UCLH to become a world-leading research hospital, increasing research capacity and capability across all clinical professional groups and services, increasing the number of patients participating in, and benefitting from, our research, ensuring that there is a particular focus on increasing participation from patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Please note: Whilst we are advertising this as a joint role,we would also welcome applications from those that have the relevant skills and experience for either of the job descriptions cited in the job description attachment.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
To download additional information, and to apply, please visit the website of the organisations recruitment partners Society by clicking here
The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Monday, 20 November 2023.
Person Specification
UCLH Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, team-work and improving.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Higher academic degree e.g. MD/MS or PhD or evidence of equivalent level of attainment in research publications and 11 should be recognised as a research leader with an international standing in research with the knowledge, experience, and capability to lead within academia
- A successful candidate would be expected to have achieved or meet the standards for Professorial appointment at UCL
- GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role and remit of the National Institute for Health Research, UK NHS, University and Life sciences sectors; and awareness of relevant government policy and planning documents; and the importance of clinical and research governance in clinical service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable track record in influencing high level agendas
- Experience of formulating and delivering a strategic plan whilst being accountable to a number of stakeholder partners
- International profile in translational research/experimental medicine
- Track record of leading or participating in successful applications for major strategic grants from third party bodies
- Experience of working within organisational partnerships to successfully create new clinical research models
- Experience of establishing new structures and procedures based on networks of influence and persuasion in a clinical/academic environment
- Prior experience of the NHS and UK research ecosystem would be advantageous but is not essential
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Highly credible and inclusive leader with ability to influence at all levels, consistent with being able to lead one of the largest biomedical research centres in Europe.
- Ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to bring about change and improvement.
- Strong partnership engagement and development skills.
- Effective leadership skills, able to communicate vision and lead change effectively.
- Clear vision and sense of direction with ability to identify and focus on key issues
- Able to inspire others and lead by example.
- Ability to represent complex and challenging issues to external stakeholders in science and healthcare and more widely across academia, the NHS and government.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong personal values that align with the Trust and the ability to model these as a leader.
- Commitment and passion to deliver on equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- A passion and commitment to continually seek to improve standards in research which will benefit our patients.
Person Specification
UCLH Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, team-work and improving.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Higher academic degree e.g. MD/MS or PhD or evidence of equivalent level of attainment in research publications and 11 should be recognised as a research leader with an international standing in research with the knowledge, experience, and capability to lead within academia
- A successful candidate would be expected to have achieved or meet the standards for Professorial appointment at UCL
- GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role and remit of the National Institute for Health Research, UK NHS, University and Life sciences sectors; and awareness of relevant government policy and planning documents; and the importance of clinical and research governance in clinical service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable track record in influencing high level agendas
- Experience of formulating and delivering a strategic plan whilst being accountable to a number of stakeholder partners
- International profile in translational research/experimental medicine
- Track record of leading or participating in successful applications for major strategic grants from third party bodies
- Experience of working within organisational partnerships to successfully create new clinical research models
- Experience of establishing new structures and procedures based on networks of influence and persuasion in a clinical/academic environment
- Prior experience of the NHS and UK research ecosystem would be advantageous but is not essential
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Highly credible and inclusive leader with ability to influence at all levels, consistent with being able to lead one of the largest biomedical research centres in Europe.
- Ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to bring about change and improvement.
- Strong partnership engagement and development skills.
- Effective leadership skills, able to communicate vision and lead change effectively.
- Clear vision and sense of direction with ability to identify and focus on key issues
- Able to inspire others and lead by example.
- Ability to represent complex and challenging issues to external stakeholders in science and healthcare and more widely across academia, the NHS and government.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong personal values that align with the Trust and the ability to model these as a leader.
- Commitment and passion to deliver on equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- A passion and commitment to continually seek to improve standards in research which will benefit our patients.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
