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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Project Manager

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Job summary

Are you ready to help shape the future of primary care research? We're looking for a people-centred Research Project Manager to bring together YHN GP practices and the HDFT Research & Innovation team to create a new, integrated model for delivering research across our area.

In this role, you'll map what's happening now, identify what needs to change, and help design a smarter, more streamlined approach to research delivery. You'll boost research activity, improve access to NIHR studies, and work directly with practices, partners and communities to champion the value of research in improving patient care.

If you thrive on collaboration, innovation and making things happen, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact across the YHN and HDFT footprint.

This is a part-time 15hrs per week (0.4WTE) role, Monday-Friday role with flexible working options.

Main duties of the job

Project Management

Conduct a structured scoping phase to:

o Map current research activity, delivery models and best practice

o Identify barriers including capacity, capability, governance and resources

o Assess data flows and strengthen digital connectivity to improve participant identification, feasibility and study delivery

o Establish a joint steering group to design and oversee a new integrated model

o Capture patient and public perspectives through a joint involvement group

Establish a joint steering group to support decision making, progress and a shared vision to inform a model for integrated research delivery.

Lead consultations, produce reports, manage performance and maintain a detailed project plan.

Develop a data sharing agreement, joint governance framework and streamlined systems to accelerate study setup.

Activate rapid study setup using shared resources, equipment and training, supported by a GP-Trust information platform.

Monitor and track new opportunities in primary care research that require either primary care or joint delivery across the HDFT / YHN footprint.

Create a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboard, maintain risk and issue logs, ensuring clear governance reporting to organisations.

Test the model in selected practices and scale across the federation if successful.

Liaise with the HDFT R&I team and the NIHR RRDN regarding study approvals and primary care research processes.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

01 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CORP-3856M-A

Job locations

Innovation Hub, St James Business Park

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be line managed by a senior leader in the R&I team and will work as part of a team of experienced research staff across HDFT and YHN.

The project manager will be expected to work autonomously at times and to manage the portfolio of research studies alongside YHN team members, the YHN Clinical Lead and Chief Executive officer.

The project manager will be required to travel across the YHN GP federation as well as between HDFT sites.

For more information, contact Michelle Platton, Research & Innovation Manager Ext: 5672 | Mobile: 07775 872629 | Email: Michelle.platton2@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be line managed by a senior leader in the R&I team and will work as part of a team of experienced research staff across HDFT and YHN.

The project manager will be expected to work autonomously at times and to manage the portfolio of research studies alongside YHN team members, the YHN Clinical Lead and Chief Executive officer.

The project manager will be required to travel across the YHN GP federation as well as between HDFT sites.

For more information, contact Michelle Platton, Research & Innovation Manager Ext: 5672 | Mobile: 07775 872629 | Email: Michelle.platton2@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
  • Significant knowledge and experience gained from working in research development, delivery or governance, ideally within general practice or secondary care setting.
  • Significant knowledge gained from working within research development, delivery or governance preferably in general practice or secondary care including care pathways / referral processes.
  • Conscientious, accurate and attentive to detail, with a commitment to delivering high quality work.

Desirable

  • Management / leadership and or project management qualification.
  • Experience of working in a primary care research environment.
  • Clinical registered professional.
Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
  • Significant knowledge and experience gained from working in research development, delivery or governance, ideally within general practice or secondary care setting.
  • Significant knowledge gained from working within research development, delivery or governance preferably in general practice or secondary care including care pathways / referral processes.
  • Conscientious, accurate and attentive to detail, with a commitment to delivering high quality work.

Desirable

  • Management / leadership and or project management qualification.
  • Experience of working in a primary care research environment.
  • Clinical registered professional.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Innovation Hub, St James Business Park

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Innovation Hub, St James Business Park

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research & Innovation Manager

Michelle Platton

michelle.platton2@nhs.net

01423555692

Details

Date posted

01 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CORP-3856M-A

Job locations

Innovation Hub, St James Business Park

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB

United Kingdom


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