Job summary
Fixed term for 12 months to cover Employment Break.
An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, well organised, dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for research to join our team on a fixed term basis until February 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who would thrive on the challenge of working in the NHS environment. Powys Teaching Health Board is committed to working both locally and nationally and drive service transformation, education and contribution to the value and quality agendas. We are seeking to ensure high quality research becomes increasingly culturally embedded in all aspects of clinical service delivery, in order to improve the value of healthcare outcomes and contribute to knowledge to further improve the provision of evidenced based practice.
It is our ambition to widen the opportunities for research participation for our service users and staff alike, thereby ensuring equality of access to research for the people of Powys. This will require the growth of a thriving research culture supported by an appropriate infrastructure. We will provide the opportunity for patients to participate in research enables a more active role in making decisions about their healthcare, helps them to manage their conditions better, keep them out of hospital, and gives a greater sense of empowerment and provides a positive and rewarding patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within PTHB safeguards the wellbeing of the research participants, to include patients, staff and control subjects. This will involve supporting participants through the research pathway, in accordance with the research protocol and relevant legislation. Applicants must have proven research and management and performance experience, highly developed communication and leadership skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others whilst helping to strengthen the research culture across the organisation.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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; English and/or Welsh 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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or demonstrable equivalent level of relevant work and experience
- Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable level of experience and/or training
- Knowledge of Research Management and Research Governance procedures and processes
- Understanding of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness
Desirable
- Part of professional body such as ARMA (Association of Research Managers and Administrators)
- A good understanding of intellectual property issues relating to research
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing research activity, to include experience in the set up and approval phases
- Experience of research governance including compliance in meeting standards and requirements
- Experience of successfully obtaining research grant funding
- Experience of ensuring adherence to research governance protocols
- Experience in writing and supporting research bid applications
- Experience of monitoring /managing research income and expenditure
- Experience of building and developing effective collaborative relationships with partners, industry, and academia
- Experience of developing and conducting audits to assure compliance with policies
- Experience of developing and providing training
- Demonstrable experience of highly developed verbal and written communication skills and of preparing reports
- Proven ability to analyse and communicate highly complex, and detailed information through a variety of different mediums, including presentations to a range of audiences and preparing communications for the general public
Desirable
- Experience of staff management
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Highly proficient in the use of all relevant software applications including all Microsoft Office applications
- Experience and a proven track record in delivering successful partnership working
- Excellent organisational/ administrative skills
- Ability to understand and explain research methodologies
- Ability to develop and implement action plans
- Flexible approach to working including problem solving skills, management of change
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and deliver results on time, meeting strict deadlines
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to encourage and engage a variety of key managers and stakeholders
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience in the use of R&D related databases including ReDA
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Demonstrates a proactive can-do attitude
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or demonstrable equivalent level of relevant work and experience
- Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable level of experience and/or training
- Knowledge of Research Management and Research Governance procedures and processes
- Understanding of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness
Desirable
- Part of professional body such as ARMA (Association of Research Managers and Administrators)
- A good understanding of intellectual property issues relating to research
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing research activity, to include experience in the set up and approval phases
- Experience of research governance including compliance in meeting standards and requirements
- Experience of successfully obtaining research grant funding
- Experience of ensuring adherence to research governance protocols
- Experience in writing and supporting research bid applications
- Experience of monitoring /managing research income and expenditure
- Experience of building and developing effective collaborative relationships with partners, industry, and academia
- Experience of developing and conducting audits to assure compliance with policies
- Experience of developing and providing training
- Demonstrable experience of highly developed verbal and written communication skills and of preparing reports
- Proven ability to analyse and communicate highly complex, and detailed information through a variety of different mediums, including presentations to a range of audiences and preparing communications for the general public
Desirable
- Experience of staff management
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Highly proficient in the use of all relevant software applications including all Microsoft Office applications
- Experience and a proven track record in delivering successful partnership working
- Excellent organisational/ administrative skills
- Ability to understand and explain research methodologies
- Ability to develop and implement action plans
- Flexible approach to working including problem solving skills, management of change
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and deliver results on time, meeting strict deadlines
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to encourage and engage a variety of key managers and stakeholders
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience in the use of R&D related databases including ReDA
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Demonstrates a proactive can-do attitude
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
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).
