Job summary
North Yorkshire Council has secured £5 million to
tackle inequalities and improve health outcomes across North Yorkshire through
research.
The
funding has been awarded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care
Research (NIHR) to create a pioneering Health Determinants Research
Collaboration (HDRC) in North Yorkshire. This collaboration takes an innovative
approach with the Universities of Hull and York to develop the research culture
of the Council.
HDRC North Yorkshire is part of a wider investment
from the NIHR for a series of local government partnerships across the country
to improve local authorities capacity and capability to conduct high-quality
research to tackle health inequalities.
A core element of this investment is to make it easy for council staff
and our partners to conduct safe and ethical research. The investment will
embed a culture of evidence-informed decision-making within local government
and will help to stimulate economic growth.
Working in partnership with residents, including
diverse and seldom heard communities and the voluntary sector, HDRC North
Yorkshire will focus on identifying local solutions that address the most
difficult challenges.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
Play a key role in
the HDRC NY team ensuring all research activity within the Council meets the required
standards and is of good quality, safe and ethically sound.
Work closely with the Universities of Hull and York to strengthen the Councils
research culture. This will involve supporting the rollout of a council-wide Research
Governance Framework and raising the profile of HDRC North Yorkshire by sharing
its impact with both internal and external audiences through a range of
communication channels.
Have
access to specialist training and academic resources, including academic
journals and methods training, provided by the University of Hull through an honorary
contract.
Work closely with other teams across the Council including Data Governance,
Public Health and Corporate Communications.
Be the main point
of contact for all research governance related enquiries received by the HDRC. This will involve managing the research systems and processes in place across
the organisation including logging active and completed research projects,
organising research application review meetings and coordinating research
governance processes across directorates.
Lead the delivery of our HDRC Communications Strategy which includes
managing our newsletter, promoting opportunities from the HDRC to colleagues
across the Council such as training, funding calls, Journal Club and our
Research Development Forum.
About us
North Yorkshire's natural beauty is captured in its three areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Nature Reserves, stunning coastlines, scenic rural villages, vibrant cities and market towns. North Yorkshire really is a beautiful, thriving and special place to live and work.
In addition, the county benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access via the east coast mainline, the A1(M) and A19. Leeds, York, Newcastle, Durham and Teesside are all easily commutable, and London just two hours away by train.
As a whole North Yorkshire offers great employment opportunities for your family members along with a higher proportion of schools which are good or outstanding compared to national figures.
If you are considering relocating to North Yorkshire we provide a comprehensive relocation benefits package (subject to eligibility).
- flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
- a market-leading pension scheme
- generous leave entitlement
- retail, travel and leisure discounts and salary sacrifice discount schemes through Everybody Benefits
- commitment to staff development and continuous learning
- progression and career-enhancement opportunities
- access to modern technologies to aid flexible working practices
- relocation package and support (pdf / 180 KB)
- as aMindful Employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting your mental health and wellbeing at work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Context
The Health Determinants Research Collaboration North Yorkshire
(HDRC NY) is a partnership with the Universities of Hull and York. Together we are is developing the research
culture of the Council and building Council-University partnerships to conduct
and use research on the health and wellbeing issues that matter to communities,
and which reduce inequalities (see NIHR Award 158758 https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR158758)
The HDRC NY has four work packages, each co-led
by Council staff and University academics: development of research
infrastructure & governance, development of research capacity & capability,
dissemination & impact, and learning & evaluation. In addition,
the HDRC NY has three cross cutting themes: Public Involvement & Community
Engagement; Health Economics; Behavioural Science.
The HDRC Research Officer will coordinate research governance activity and lead HDRC
NY communications across. The post holder will ensure all research activity within
the Council meets the required standards and is of good quality, safe and
ethically sound.
Job Purpose
The HDRC Research Officer will promote research activity
across the council and ensure that research meets the required standards and is
of good quality, safe and ethically sound.
Operational Management
Research Governance:
- Work with colleagues and
partners to establish and implement processes to ensure that the Research
Governance Framework continues to be up to date and relevant.
- Develop and maintain a
system for logging, managing, and coordinating research governance requests and
enquiries both internally and externally.
- Develop and manage a
research log for active and completed projects that NYC are or have been involved
in Directorate/Council-wide.
- Use information from the
research log to help prevent duplication and identify potential research gaps
and opportunities, to feed into the Research Development Forum and other
platforms.
- Be the lead point of
contact for all research governance related questions and queries and provide advice
to staff to ensure compliance with internal and external processes.
- Coordinate the Research
Champions programme
- Facilitate and support
exploratory discussions on potential research activity from a governance perspective.
- Support and guide those
who wish to undertake research (internal staff/external researchers) through
the research development and governance processes in compliance with the
research governance framework and highlight andescalate instances of
non-compliance and/or potential risks.
Research
Communications:
- Lead the development and
delivery of the HDRCs Communications Strategy, aligned to our vision and
objectives.
- Create accessible,
inclusive content for digital platforms including website, social media and
email newsletters.
- Use analytics to
evaluate the impact and improve HDRC communications.
- Develop and deliver
training/workshops regarding research related activities and processes Resource Management.
- Ability to ensure work
is carried out effectively and that resources are available to meet demand.
- Ability to escalate if
actions are required to manage resources.
Partnerships
- Work with NYC teams
(e.g., Data/Information Governance, Corporate Communications) and relevant committees/and
or groups to ensure that research activity is compliant with appropriate
regulations (e.g., GDPR/HRA/UKRIO) and effectively communicated.
- Build and sustain
collaborative working relationships, respecting the contribution of others.
Strategic Management
- Work with colleagues and
partners to develop and implement a Council-wide Research Governance Framework,
including developing related policies, processes and management of appropriate infrastructures
(e.g., Research Advisory Groups).
- Work with the HDRC
Senior Manager/HDRC Leadership Team to develop, prioritise and deliver objectives
relating to research communications and research governance within the Council.
Communications
- Lead content creation
across the HDRCs digital platforms, ensuring messages are engaging, accessible
and targeted to our core audiences.
- Support research culture
change activity through effective communications.
- Work with colleagues and
partners to ensure that outputs from research projects are gathered and disseminated
in accordance with the strategies agreed during the research governance
approval process.
- Represent the HDRC and
Council in relevant external meetings, networks and forums relevant to the role.
- Prepare and present reports and presentations
to a range
of
audiences, including HDRC Leadership group, HDRC Work package meetings and Research
Community, members.
- Use effective
communication systems and present complex information in an accessible format
that is tailored to the audience.
- Appraise the HDRC Senior
Manager/HDRC Leadership Team of any matters arising which are particularly
sensitive in nature or are controversial.
- Use a range of
techniques to successfully persuade, influence and/or negotiate with others in
a range of situations.
Systems and
Information
- Develop and maintain
effective audit and tracking systems for monitoring and reporting research governance
compliance
- Support the co-ordination
and monitoring of HDRC data and outputs for performance reporting.
- Support the development
and continuous improvement of data infrastructure, architecture, and systems to
enable data sharing and analysis in a secure and safe manner e.g., Trusted
Research Environment.
- Develop and maintain
systems and information for analysis and evaluation and for reporting and presenting
of research activity within NYC.
- Comply with the
Councils policies in relation to Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Context
The Health Determinants Research Collaboration North Yorkshire
(HDRC NY) is a partnership with the Universities of Hull and York. Together we are is developing the research
culture of the Council and building Council-University partnerships to conduct
and use research on the health and wellbeing issues that matter to communities,
and which reduce inequalities (see NIHR Award 158758 https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR158758)
The HDRC NY has four work packages, each co-led
by Council staff and University academics: development of research
infrastructure & governance, development of research capacity & capability,
dissemination & impact, and learning & evaluation. In addition,
the HDRC NY has three cross cutting themes: Public Involvement & Community
Engagement; Health Economics; Behavioural Science.
The HDRC Research Officer will coordinate research governance activity and lead HDRC
NY communications across. The post holder will ensure all research activity within
the Council meets the required standards and is of good quality, safe and
ethically sound.
Job Purpose
The HDRC Research Officer will promote research activity
across the council and ensure that research meets the required standards and is
of good quality, safe and ethically sound.
Operational Management
Research Governance:
- Work with colleagues and
partners to establish and implement processes to ensure that the Research
Governance Framework continues to be up to date and relevant.
- Develop and maintain a
system for logging, managing, and coordinating research governance requests and
enquiries both internally and externally.
- Develop and manage a
research log for active and completed projects that NYC are or have been involved
in Directorate/Council-wide.
- Use information from the
research log to help prevent duplication and identify potential research gaps
and opportunities, to feed into the Research Development Forum and other
platforms.
- Be the lead point of
contact for all research governance related questions and queries and provide advice
to staff to ensure compliance with internal and external processes.
- Coordinate the Research
Champions programme
- Facilitate and support
exploratory discussions on potential research activity from a governance perspective.
- Support and guide those
who wish to undertake research (internal staff/external researchers) through
the research development and governance processes in compliance with the
research governance framework and highlight andescalate instances of
non-compliance and/or potential risks.
Research
Communications:
- Lead the development and
delivery of the HDRCs Communications Strategy, aligned to our vision and
objectives.
- Create accessible,
inclusive content for digital platforms including website, social media and
email newsletters.
- Use analytics to
evaluate the impact and improve HDRC communications.
- Develop and deliver
training/workshops regarding research related activities and processes Resource Management.
- Ability to ensure work
is carried out effectively and that resources are available to meet demand.
- Ability to escalate if
actions are required to manage resources.
Partnerships
- Work with NYC teams
(e.g., Data/Information Governance, Corporate Communications) and relevant committees/and
or groups to ensure that research activity is compliant with appropriate
regulations (e.g., GDPR/HRA/UKRIO) and effectively communicated.
- Build and sustain
collaborative working relationships, respecting the contribution of others.
Strategic Management
- Work with colleagues and
partners to develop and implement a Council-wide Research Governance Framework,
including developing related policies, processes and management of appropriate infrastructures
(e.g., Research Advisory Groups).
- Work with the HDRC
Senior Manager/HDRC Leadership Team to develop, prioritise and deliver objectives
relating to research communications and research governance within the Council.
Communications
- Lead content creation
across the HDRCs digital platforms, ensuring messages are engaging, accessible
and targeted to our core audiences.
- Support research culture
change activity through effective communications.
- Work with colleagues and
partners to ensure that outputs from research projects are gathered and disseminated
in accordance with the strategies agreed during the research governance
approval process.
- Represent the HDRC and
Council in relevant external meetings, networks and forums relevant to the role.
- Prepare and present reports and presentations
to a range
of
audiences, including HDRC Leadership group, HDRC Work package meetings and Research
Community, members.
- Use effective
communication systems and present complex information in an accessible format
that is tailored to the audience.
- Appraise the HDRC Senior
Manager/HDRC Leadership Team of any matters arising which are particularly
sensitive in nature or are controversial.
- Use a range of
techniques to successfully persuade, influence and/or negotiate with others in
a range of situations.
Systems and
Information
- Develop and maintain
effective audit and tracking systems for monitoring and reporting research governance
compliance
- Support the co-ordination
and monitoring of HDRC data and outputs for performance reporting.
- Support the development
and continuous improvement of data infrastructure, architecture, and systems to
enable data sharing and analysis in a secure and safe manner e.g., Trusted
Research Environment.
- Develop and maintain
systems and information for analysis and evaluation and for reporting and presenting
of research activity within NYC.
- Comply with the
Councils policies in relation to Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality.
Person Specification
Occupational Skills
Essential
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Strong digital skills, with proven experience in digital content creation.
- Demonstrable inter-personal skills and an ability to build relationships and influence people at all levels throughout and outside of the organisation.
- Ability to work in teams and independently.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to identify and use a range of data, with the ability to combine various data types to produce reports and perform relevant analysis.
- Ability to develop guidelines and frameworks.
- Ability to work within pre-determined guidelines and frameworks.
- Ability to develop systems and approaches to maintain a positive organisational culture around research governance and communication.
- Ability to problem solve and developing solutions to different audiences.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of research governance and relevant legal and ethical requirements.
- Knowledge and experience of developing and delivering strategic communications, ideally within public health, university or local government setting.
- Knowledge of the issues, concepts and requirements of information governance and data sharing in relation to research.
- Understanding of the research eco-system both locally and nationally.
- Experience of carrying out and communicating research and evaluation in a public sector organisation.
- Experience of partnership working and collaboration.
- Experience of explaining and presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of organising and prioritising work, managing time, and working to deliver to deadlines while balancing competing priorities.
- Experience of problem solving and developing solutions for different audiences.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evaluation methodologies used in the public sector (Magenta Book).
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant qualification (e.g., a degree or equivalent qualification) and/or relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of research governance and relevant legal and ethical requirements.
- Knowledge and experience of developing and delivering strategic communications, ideally within public health, university or local government setting.
- Knowledge of the issues, concepts and requirements of information governance and data sharing in relation to research.
- Understanding of the research eco-system both locally and nationally.
- Experience of carrying out and communicating research and evaluation in a public sector organisation.
- Experience of partnership working and collaboration.
- Experience of explaining and presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of organising and prioritising work, managing time, and working to deliver to deadlines while balancing competing priorities.
- Experience of problem solving and developing solutions for different audiences.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evaluation methodologies used in the public sector (Magenta Book).
Person Specification
Occupational Skills
Essential
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Strong digital skills, with proven experience in digital content creation.
- Demonstrable inter-personal skills and an ability to build relationships and influence people at all levels throughout and outside of the organisation.
- Ability to work in teams and independently.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to identify and use a range of data, with the ability to combine various data types to produce reports and perform relevant analysis.
- Ability to develop guidelines and frameworks.
- Ability to work within pre-determined guidelines and frameworks.
- Ability to develop systems and approaches to maintain a positive organisational culture around research governance and communication.
- Ability to problem solve and developing solutions to different audiences.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of research governance and relevant legal and ethical requirements.
- Knowledge and experience of developing and delivering strategic communications, ideally within public health, university or local government setting.
- Knowledge of the issues, concepts and requirements of information governance and data sharing in relation to research.
- Understanding of the research eco-system both locally and nationally.
- Experience of carrying out and communicating research and evaluation in a public sector organisation.
- Experience of partnership working and collaboration.
- Experience of explaining and presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of organising and prioritising work, managing time, and working to deliver to deadlines while balancing competing priorities.
- Experience of problem solving and developing solutions for different audiences.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evaluation methodologies used in the public sector (Magenta Book).
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant qualification (e.g., a degree or equivalent qualification) and/or relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of research governance and relevant legal and ethical requirements.
- Knowledge and experience of developing and delivering strategic communications, ideally within public health, university or local government setting.
- Knowledge of the issues, concepts and requirements of information governance and data sharing in relation to research.
- Understanding of the research eco-system both locally and nationally.
- Experience of carrying out and communicating research and evaluation in a public sector organisation.
- Experience of partnership working and collaboration.
- Experience of explaining and presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of organising and prioritising work, managing time, and working to deliver to deadlines while balancing competing priorities.
- Experience of problem solving and developing solutions for different audiences.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evaluation methodologies used in the public sector (Magenta Book).
