Job summary
London North West University Healthcare Trust is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Research & Innovation. The post holder is responsible to the Clinical Director of Research and Innovation and has the freedom to work independently to directly deliver "World Class" research services across the Trust, which will have an impact at both a local and national level; in line with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. This involves delivering a cohesive research long-term strategy with the Research Director, supported by infrastructure and operational arrangements to sustain research at the highest level. They will ensure that the implementation of the strategy is effectively managed in a rapidly evolving area with regards to building the research portfolio, management of the research office and research infrastructure to deliver a quality service to meet the research needs not only of Trust investigators but also key collaborators and stakeholders. The post holder will be responsible for the sound financial management of the R&I budget, and be instrumental in increasing the funding through external initiatives and sound business planning.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivering the research strategy and ensure that it is supported by infrastructure and operational arrangements to sustain research at the highest
- Develop policies and procedures which will ensure compliance with the national laws and guidance laid down for the conduct of research within NHS
- Ensure that research is aligned with reconfiguration of clinical and corporate
- Maintain robust financial management of the budget and be instrumental in increasing the funding through external initiatives and sound business
- Support the implementation of innovation across the Trust and to help provide a supportive
- Lead on initiating and implementing strategic partnerships with academia and industry
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Education or equivalent Experince
- Higher Degree in a healthcare research-related discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification, e.g. MBA or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of NHS/DH R&D policies and strategy, particularly the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research, EU Clinical Trials Directive, Human Tissue Act and the National DH research strategy
- Highly specialist knowledge of clinical and health services research, including in depth knowledge across a range of disciplines
- Awareness of broader NHS policies impacting on R&D, e.g. the NHS Plan, Standards for Better Health.
- Project management techniques and application
- In depth specialist managerial knowledge acquired through specific experience and substantial programmes of knowledge development
- Planning programmes, developing, structuring and scheduling plans, strategic business management
- Substantial track record of senior managerial experience including performance management and development of staff
- Experience of developing strategy and effecting change in a large organisation.
- Experience of managing a department, including budget and staff management
- Proven experience in working with external agencies
- Evidence of delivery of long term strategic plans, designing and implementing policy, and building external partnerships
Desirable
- Experience of managing intellectual property processes
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, motivational and communication skills (both written and oral).
- Ability to summarise complex information, draft reports, etc
- Ability to formulate long term strategic plans and impact across the organisation
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to support grant funding bids to national bodies
- Politically astute, with sound evidence of personal insight and sound judgement in highly complex situations which require interpretation and may have a range of options
- Innovative and responsive to change
- Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships with Clinical Leaders and professional staff groups
- Advanced computer literacy, including high levels of competence with Microsoft Office software.
- Entrepreneurially minded and commercially astute
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Education or equivalent Experince
- Higher Degree in a healthcare research-related discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification, e.g. MBA or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of NHS/DH R&D policies and strategy, particularly the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research, EU Clinical Trials Directive, Human Tissue Act and the National DH research strategy
- Highly specialist knowledge of clinical and health services research, including in depth knowledge across a range of disciplines
- Awareness of broader NHS policies impacting on R&D, e.g. the NHS Plan, Standards for Better Health.
- Project management techniques and application
- In depth specialist managerial knowledge acquired through specific experience and substantial programmes of knowledge development
- Planning programmes, developing, structuring and scheduling plans, strategic business management
- Substantial track record of senior managerial experience including performance management and development of staff
- Experience of developing strategy and effecting change in a large organisation.
- Experience of managing a department, including budget and staff management
- Proven experience in working with external agencies
- Evidence of delivery of long term strategic plans, designing and implementing policy, and building external partnerships
Desirable
- Experience of managing intellectual property processes
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, motivational and communication skills (both written and oral).
- Ability to summarise complex information, draft reports, etc
- Ability to formulate long term strategic plans and impact across the organisation
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to support grant funding bids to national bodies
- Politically astute, with sound evidence of personal insight and sound judgement in highly complex situations which require interpretation and may have a range of options
- Innovative and responsive to change
- Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships with Clinical Leaders and professional staff groups
- Advanced computer literacy, including high levels of competence with Microsoft Office software.
- Entrepreneurially minded and commercially astute
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).
