General Manager – Research & Innovation

Job title:

General Manager – Research & Innovation

Company

NHS

Job description

The General Manager will provide support and leadership for Research & Innovation (R&I), working closely with the Clinical Director(s) of Research & Innovation and the R&I Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and deliver the research strategy and operational objectives for R&I.Please see full Job Description for further information.Main duties of the jobIn addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.To Provide senior leadership for R&I and research within the Trust.About usWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Date posted04 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 9Salary£105,385 to £121,271 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number164-6383525-BJob locationsQMC and CityNottinghamNG7 2UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide oversight of the performance of R&I and ensure stretching targets are set and met each year including delivering financial sustainability.Work closely with the Clinical Director(s) of Research and Innovation and SMT in setting standards and objectives for research. Provide support to SMT colleagues when there are challenges.Provide leadership for the development, delivery and performance management of our Research Strategy and the growth of the research portfolio. Ensure regular review and updating of plans.Act as an ambassador for health and care research, internally (including for R&I at NUH Boards) and externally and represent the Trust at regional and national forums.Be a visible leader and actively promote a culture of staff development, collaboration, positive staff experience, wellbeing and inclusion, embedding patient, carer and public involvement at all appropriate levels of decision making.Work in close partnership with the Trusts corporate teams to ensure R&Is compliance with regulations, policies and standards.Communicate the Trusts research vision and plans to internal staff and external agencies, to raise the profile and highlight the benefits of research activity within the Trust.Work with academic and commercial partners to allow increasing academic delivery across the Trust. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide oversight of the performance of R&I and ensure stretching targets are set and met each year including delivering financial sustainability.Work closely with the Clinical Director(s) of Research and Innovation and SMT in setting standards and objectives for research. Provide support to SMT colleagues when there are challenges.Provide leadership for the development, delivery and performance management of our Research Strategy and the growth of the research portfolio. Ensure regular review and updating of plans.Act as an ambassador for health and care research, internally (including for R&I at NUH Boards) and externally and represent the Trust at regional and national forums.Be a visible leader and actively promote a culture of staff development, collaboration, positive staff experience, wellbeing and inclusion, embedding patient, carer and public involvement at all appropriate levels of decision making.Work in close partnership with the Trusts corporate teams to ensure R&Is compliance with regulations, policies and standards.Communicate the Trusts research vision and plans to internal staff and external agencies, to raise the profile and highlight the benefits of research activity within the Trust.Work with academic and commercial partners to allow increasing academic delivery across the Trust.Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training to masters or equivalent level, management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Must have significant evidenced continual professional development within the research environment.

Desirable

• PhD, MD or equivalent research qualification.

ExperienceEssential

• Strong experience of clinical trials management and related methodology.
• Significant experience at a complex organisation within the Healthcare Research sector at very senior manager level including responsibility for strategic planning and budgets.
• A detailed understanding of research funding environment in the UK.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the key issues concerning clinical and research governance
• Experience of developing and delivering research strategy

Desirable

• Formal qualification in leadership, preferably relevant to clinical research.

Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training to masters or equivalent level, management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Must have significant evidenced continual professional development within the research environment.

Desirable

• PhD, MD or equivalent research qualification.

ExperienceEssential

• Strong experience of clinical trials management and related methodology.
• Significant experience at a complex organisation within the Healthcare Research sector at very senior manager level including responsibility for strategic planning and budgets.
• A detailed understanding of research funding environment in the UK.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the key issues concerning clinical and research governance
• Experience of developing and delivering research strategy

Desirable

• Formal qualification in leadership, preferably relevant to clinical research.

Expected salary

£105385 – 121271 per year

Location

Nottingham

Job date

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:18:44 GMT

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