Job summary
The postholder will be an experienced academic researcher with a credible track record of leading research bids in the health and social care field with an emphasis on health inequalities, vulnerable groups and public health. They will work closely with academic partners and key stakeholders within UKHSA and HMPPS in order to grow the portfolio of academic health research within Spectrum CIC, particularly prison health research.
Main duties of the job
- Take a leadership role working closely with the Clinical Research Nurse to develop and implement Spectrum's research strategy
- Undertake peer-review activity for external research funding organisations
- Support the wider Spectrum workforce in developing research skills pertaining to ethics approval processes, grant applications, writing reports for funders and abstracts and papers for peer review literature and relevant conferences
- Work effectively with patients, the public and healthcare staff to ensure our research meets the needs of these groups
- Manage applications for required permissions for studies as per regulatory requirementse.g. ethics, NHS research governance and HMPPS as required
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of academic research studies within Spectrum
- Develop and maintain a professional and approachable manner with all colleagues and other individuals
- Agree to develop a Personal Development Plan which will be reviewed annually through the annual appraisal programme
- Maintain a personal/professional profile
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full breakdown of the main responsibilities, or email Pip Hearty at pip.hearty@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk for any questions regarding the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full breakdown of the main responsibilities, or email Pip Hearty at pip.hearty@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk for any questions regarding the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology, social science or a health-related subject
- Post graduate diploma or Master's degree in health research, social research, public health or an allied subject
- PhD in any of the following; health psychology, public health, applied health research, medical sociology, or a health related subject
Desirable
- GCP training in last 2 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
- Knowledge of procedures for HMPPS approvals
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
- Sound knowledge of research methods
- Sound knowledge of external research funding opportunities
- Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
- Understanding of the NIHR Yorkshire & Humber CRN context
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - ability to relate to professionals, patients and the public at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written command of English, including evidence of writing skills, e.g. publications record
- Excellent IT skills to produce presentations, reports, publications and perform analyses
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines
- Ability to manage procedures for NHS ethical approvals and the HRA and R&D process
- Demonstrate facilitative and negotiating skills
- Undertaking literature reviews and the ability to analyse and use judgmental skills to identify gaps and relevance
- Undertaking qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Undertaking qualitative and quantitative data analysis and ability to interpret and present data using judgement skills in relation to how and to whom the information is presented
- Ability to manage procedures for HMPPS approvals
- Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience of organising and conducting health-related research or evaluation
- Extensive experience of conducting research using quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Experience of giving verbal presentations to either practitioner, patient, academic or policy audiences
- Track record of peer reviewed publications
- Experience of project management
- Experience of effective supervision of research staff
- Experience of organising work in a team
- Experience of successful applications for research funding, writing bids and managing grants and budgets
- Experience of conducting research with underserved groups
- Budgetary/financial management experience
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including NHS, academics and other stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of patient and public involvement
- Experience of working on clinical trials, in any capacity
- Committee work
- Developing and implementing policies, protocols or guidelines
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners at management levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology, social science or a health-related subject
- Post graduate diploma or Master's degree in health research, social research, public health or an allied subject
- PhD in any of the following; health psychology, public health, applied health research, medical sociology, or a health related subject
Desirable
- GCP training in last 2 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Knowledge of procedures for NHS ethical approvals
- Knowledge of procedures for HMPPS approvals
- Knowledge of research governance, and good clinical practice
- Sound knowledge of research methods
- Sound knowledge of external research funding opportunities
- Knowledge of NHS R&D procedures
- Understanding of the NIHR Yorkshire & Humber CRN context
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - ability to relate to professionals, patients and the public at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written command of English, including evidence of writing skills, e.g. publications record
- Excellent IT skills to produce presentations, reports, publications and perform analyses
- Good time management skills and ability to plan and implement objectives effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines
- Ability to manage procedures for NHS ethical approvals and the HRA and R&D process
- Demonstrate facilitative and negotiating skills
- Undertaking literature reviews and the ability to analyse and use judgmental skills to identify gaps and relevance
- Undertaking qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Undertaking qualitative and quantitative data analysis and ability to interpret and present data using judgement skills in relation to how and to whom the information is presented
- Ability to manage procedures for HMPPS approvals
- Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience of organising and conducting health-related research or evaluation
- Extensive experience of conducting research using quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Experience of giving verbal presentations to either practitioner, patient, academic or policy audiences
- Track record of peer reviewed publications
- Experience of project management
- Experience of effective supervision of research staff
- Experience of organising work in a team
- Experience of successful applications for research funding, writing bids and managing grants and budgets
- Experience of conducting research with underserved groups
- Budgetary/financial management experience
- Experience of working in collaborative research groups including NHS, academics and other stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of patient and public involvement
- Experience of working on clinical trials, in any capacity
- Committee work
- Developing and implementing policies, protocols or guidelines
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners at management levels
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).