Job vacancy: RRDN Health and Care Research Director (NMAHP), University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol

Job summary

Main area

Health and care research

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 8d

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time
Flexible working

15 hours per week

Job ref

387-TS-6763-JC

Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Whitefriars
Town: Bristol
Salary: £83,571 - £96,376 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/05/2024 23:59
Interview date: 13/06/2024

RRDN Health and Care Research Director (NMAHP)

NHS AfC: Band 8d

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Professional registration as a Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional
Masters level qualification or equivalent
Management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Comprehensive understanding of research, the NHS and the wider health and care system including associated responsibilities to the public and patients
Experience of working in the health and care research sector, the health and social care service sector or academic environment at a senior level
Comprehensive understanding of the UK research pathway and funding
Experience of co-creating and implementing strategies to build capacity and capability for the delivery of health and care research
Experience in the design and leadership of health or care research in the UK
Experience of developing and implementing remedial actions to support study deliverability
Experience of identifying the need for and developing professional workforce development needs
Professional research leadership, both strategic and operational at a senior level
Experience of working across complex organisational structures and effective matrix management
Knowledge of national systems, structures and processes for supporting clinical research in NHS and non-NHS settings
Experience of working collaboratively and in partnership with other organisations, with demonstrable experience of delivery across organisational boundaries
Evidence of managing effective collaborations and partnerships
Good understanding of performance management techniques
Political astuteness and understanding of the health & social care context
Comprehensive knowledge of programme sponsorship and management
Experience of leading continuous improvement

Desirable criteria

Understanding of governance and legislative framework for clinical research in the NHS
Executive level experience
Experience of being a Chief or Principal Investigator for a health or care research study in the UK

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Highly developed leadership, strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to demonstrate these in highly political environments
Proven leadership skills in the management of change
Demonstrable ability to use autonomy to undertake actions as a result of own interpretation of policy and guidance, providing a source of expert advice to the organisation
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting
Strong external communications skills in a politically sensitive environment with knowledge of and experience in handling media relations
Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information orally and in writing, both internally and externally, to a range of audiences
Extensive experience of delivering presentations to large groups of stakeholders in often pressured and politically sensitive environments to a high standard (Board level quality)
Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex management issues
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to grasp critical issues and distil them into clear arguments/cases and be able to articulate these verbally or in written form
Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex projects involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities to tight deadlines
Ability to work independently
Ability to understand the long term or widespread implications of decisions
Willingness to challenge existing practice
Good IT skills, particularly in use of Web applications and MS Office applications
Ability to travel to different locations across the region and nationally to attend meetings and conferences, representing the RDN
Ability to use Google Suite products

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Highly motivated with the ability to lead and inspire others
Appreciation of the impact of organisational culture on service delivery
Lives by values which include openness, collaboration, responsiveness, inclusion, personal integrity and creating positive cultures where these values thrive
Commitment to supporting the development of staff and understanding of workforce planning
Flexible approach to working
Attention to detail
Outcomes focussed
Acts as a champion for patients and their interests, ensuring the patients’ voice has an impact on RDN activities
Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Consistently looks to improve what they do and seeks out innovation
Self-awareness with regard to emotional intelligence, biases and sensitivities
Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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