Job summary
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a Band 7 Training Manager.
This is a part time secondment post and is fixed term until 31st March 2026 due to the needs of the service.
The Training Manager will lead the development and coordination of a national research governance training programme for research staff across NHS Wales and the Health and Care Research Wales infrastructure. The post holder will collaborate with UK counterparts to ensure consistent, high-quality training standards. They will also contribute to the ongoing UK-wide development of the GCP training programme.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.
The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Main duties of the job
Lead on the development and delivery of a national GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and associated research governance training, (e.g. informed consent, essential documents, monitoring skills) programme for Wales. This will be based on recommendations and priorities identified through training needs analysis undertaken across the Health and Care Research Wales infrastructure
Contribute to the ongoing review and development of the NIHR GCP training material, including the provision of information gathered in Wales
Assess NIHR courses and resources in relation to the GCP programme in Wales, adapting course content to research professionals within Wales as required
Review the provision of GCP training on an ongoing basis and ensure that it is sufficiently comprehensive to meet the needs of each discipline involved in research, including paediatric, pharmacy, primary care and laboratory GCP, as well as NHS professionals caring for adults lacking capacity to consent to research
Co-ordinate, train and sustain a network of skilled and experienced GCP Facilitators in Wales, providing professional support and mentorship, in collaboration with the Senior Training and Development Manager to ensure local delivery of training by local facilitators
Manage and develop ongoing collaborative processes with key stakeholders within Wales to ensure that GCP training is regularly reviewed and evaluated to identify ongoing needs and priorities.
About us
This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.
Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.
Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales.
Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level in a health/ social care discipline, research or management, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
- Research management or coordination experience
- Significant experience of working at a managerial level in a relevant setting, including experience in managing teams
- Knowledge and experience of assessing training needs and delivery of training, to include the delivery of GCP training
- Experience in developing and delivering programmes in training and development in higher education, within the NHS or any other relevant setting
- Significant experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and cross-organisational working
- Working knowledge of clinical research management to include experience of the planning, coordination and conduct of research
- Specialist knowledge of GCP legislation and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social care Research
- Specialist knowledge and practical application of Good Clinical Practice, Research Management & Governance, Clinical Trials Regulations, Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation, together with the ability to disseminate the knowledge and information
- Knowledge of quality and research governance issues in health and social care setting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Strong and demonstrable training and facilitation skills
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, both orally and in writing, both internally to colleagues and externally to a range of audiences
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
- Ability to analyse complex information and the ability to make judgements
- Ability to analyse information and problems, including complex problems and to offer relevant solutions
- Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day-to-day supervision
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access)
- Organisational and time management skills. Ability to prioritise work, manage time effectively and deliver results on time, meeting strict deadlines
Values
Essential
- Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people
- Attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Able to travel as required to locations in Wales and the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree level in a health/ social care discipline, research or management, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
- Research management or coordination experience
- Significant experience of working at a managerial level in a relevant setting, including experience in managing teams
- Knowledge and experience of assessing training needs and delivery of training, to include the delivery of GCP training
- Experience in developing and delivering programmes in training and development in higher education, within the NHS or any other relevant setting
- Significant experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and cross-organisational working
- Working knowledge of clinical research management to include experience of the planning, coordination and conduct of research
- Specialist knowledge of GCP legislation and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social care Research
- Specialist knowledge and practical application of Good Clinical Practice, Research Management & Governance, Clinical Trials Regulations, Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation, together with the ability to disseminate the knowledge and information
- Knowledge of quality and research governance issues in health and social care setting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Strong and demonstrable training and facilitation skills
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, both orally and in writing, both internally to colleagues and externally to a range of audiences
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
- Ability to analyse complex information and the ability to make judgements
- Ability to analyse information and problems, including complex problems and to offer relevant solutions
- Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day-to-day supervision
- IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access)
- Organisational and time management skills. Ability to prioritise work, manage time effectively and deliver results on time, meeting strict deadlines
Values
Essential
- Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people
- Attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Able to travel as required to locations in Wales and the UK
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).
