Job summary
Two posts are advertised for the role of Associate
Clinical Director of Research and Development (ACD R&D), contributing to
the next phase of development of R&D in the Trust.
The ACDs will be directly accountable to the Clinical
Director of R&D and will work closely with the Head of Research and R&D
manager. Both posts will be expected to deputise where appropriate for the Clinical
Director on matters relating to research and innovation.
Post 1: Will focus on the safe and effective
delivery of high quality research involving service users and carers as
participants, providing leadership and support for a group of research leads
across the specialties
Post 2: Will focus on the growth of commercial
research and Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products in the
Trust, and will input to the job planning and appraisal of clinical academics.
Both posts will support the CD for R&D in
supporting the development and delivery of the innovations department in the
Trust.
Main duties of the job
To
work closely with the Trusts R&D Manager on the delivery of NIHR Portfolio
studies, including identifying and supporting Principal Investigators.
To
provide leadership and support for the Trusts Research Leads for specialties
and commercial studies
To support the Clinical Director of
R&D and the Head of Research in the development and delivery of the Trusts
Research and Development Strategy.
Further information can be found in the job description.
About us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of some 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.
Psychiatrists are essential
contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified
to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work
consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical
Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and
retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV
Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For for more detailed information about the job please see the job description.
You may also contact Prof David Ekers, Clinical Director for R&D for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For for more detailed information about the job please see the job description.
You may also contact Prof David Ekers, Clinical Director for R&D for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership in a clinical or research setting in the NHS or Higher Education sector
- Principal Investigator status on an NIHR portfolio study in the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience of research leadership
- Experience of job planning and or appraisal with clinical academics
- Experience of managing a budget
- Principal Investigator experience in a clinical trial or equivalent substantial research study
- Experience of implementing the results of research in the NHS
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Ability to motivate and lead change
- Ability to work to deadlines
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered clinical health professional working currently or in the past at consultant level
Desirable
- Masters level training in research
- Higher research degree
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of the requirements of staff in the conduct and support of clinical research.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the regulatory context of research in the NHS, including Care Quality Commission requirements
- demonstrate sound understanding of the principles and application of the Attribution of Costs of Health and Social Care Research and Development - AcoRD
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Ability to lead as part of a leadership team
- Ability to work collaboratively with service users and carers
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development as a leader
- Demonstrable skills in the use of quality improvement approaches
- Awareness of principles of developing innovations in the NHS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership in a clinical or research setting in the NHS or Higher Education sector
- Principal Investigator status on an NIHR portfolio study in the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience of research leadership
- Experience of job planning and or appraisal with clinical academics
- Experience of managing a budget
- Principal Investigator experience in a clinical trial or equivalent substantial research study
- Experience of implementing the results of research in the NHS
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Ability to motivate and lead change
- Ability to work to deadlines
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered clinical health professional working currently or in the past at consultant level
Desirable
- Masters level training in research
- Higher research degree
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate sound understanding and knowledge of the requirements of staff in the conduct and support of clinical research.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the regulatory context of research in the NHS, including Care Quality Commission requirements
- demonstrate sound understanding of the principles and application of the Attribution of Costs of Health and Social Care Research and Development - AcoRD
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Ability to lead as part of a leadership team
- Ability to work collaboratively with service users and carers
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development as a leader
- Demonstrable skills in the use of quality improvement approaches
- Awareness of principles of developing innovations in the NHS
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys Nhs Trust
Flatts Lane
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS6 0SZ
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
