Deputy Head of Research Delivery

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK health organization located in Cardiff is seeking a Deputy Head of Research Delivery to lead research strategy and manage high-quality health research. The role requires extensive experience in research management, team leadership, and coordination of complex projects. Ideal candidates will hold an MSc, be a registered nurse, and show significant leadership abilities. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £65,424 to £76,021 annually.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in research management at a senior level.
• Detailed knowledge of coordinating research studies.
• Extensive leadership experience in organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic direction of research activity within the UHB.
• Contribute to performance metrics set for the UHB.
• Ensure robust management processes meet legislative requirements.

Skills

Research implementation methodologies

Understanding statutory requirements

Team building and motivation

Education

MSc level or equivalent experience

Registered Nurse

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Deputy Head of Research Delivery

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Health and Care Research Wales (HCRW) is a research infrastructure funded by the Division of Research & Development, Welsh Government. The overarching vision of Health and Care Research Wales is to be internationally recognised for its excellent health and social care research that has a positive impact on the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people in Wales.

The R&D Research Delivery Team is led by the R&D Director and Senior Management Team to provide support in the delivery of high-quality health research at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Part of this service includes an NHS research delivery team employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high-quality health and social care studies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for a dynamic and forward‑thinking Senior Nurse with extensive experience in research and management. The Deputy Head of Research Delivery will work closely with the Head of Research Delivery, the Director of R&D and the R&D Manager (Senior Management Team) to advise and support the Executive Board in all matters and decisions relating to Research and Development. As part of the Senior Management team the post holder will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of research activity within the UHB, contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB and specifically leading on Research Delivery performance across the UHB.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Head of Research Delivery will work closely with the Head of Research Delivery, the Director of R&D and the R&D Manager (Senior Management Team) to advise and support the Executive Board in all matters and decisions relating to Research and Development.

As part of the Senior Management team the post holder will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of research activity within the UHB and ensuring that robust management and assurance processes are in place to meet legislative and regulatory requirements.

As part of the Research and Development team the post holder will contribute to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the UHB, contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to MSc level or equivalent experience
• Registered Nurse
• Project Management Qualification or significant experience in managing complex and large projects/programmes.

Experience

• An experienced manager with significant experience in the management of multidisciplinary staff & experience of research management at a senior level.
• Detailed knowledge of, and experience in planning, coordination and conduct of research studies.
• Extensive experience of professional leadership, both strategic and operational, including experience of leadership in organisational change.

Skills

• Significant experience and understanding of proven implementation of research and improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrable understanding of the professional, statutory and performance requirements under which CVUHB operates.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to build and motivate high performing teams, mobilising individuals and teams around shared goals.

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

£65,424 to £76,021 a year pro rata