Deputy Research Delivery Manager

NHS; London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Research Delivery Manager passionate about mental health and dementia. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team in delivering impactful research across diverse communities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance research participation and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, this position promises to enrich your skills in strategic planning and management while making a significant difference in the lives of service users. Join a supportive and innovative team committed to excellence in research delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership qualities with a focus on research delivery.
• Strong understanding of NHS challenges in mental health and dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RDN-funded research team to optimize skills and resources.
• Support governance and audit within the team for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Research Delivery Knowledge

Regulatory Framework Knowledge

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Job summary

Are you passionate about mental health and dementia, and about delivering research to underserved communities?

Do you have experience in leading a dynamic team of research assistants, practitioners, and data managers to deliver a varied portfolio of research across mental health and dementia services?

Do you have proven leadership qualities and can demonstrate that:

• You give more than you take?
• You give all or nothing?
• You do right?
• You work on the basis of 'We, not me'?

If you are all these, and full of innovative ideas on how to motivate the team to achieve excellence in research delivery, we would like you to apply for the post of Deputy Research Delivery Manager.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in strategic planning and management. Furthermore, you will be supported with personal and professional development and ongoing education.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination as the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and patients and service users when working in healthcare settings.

Main duties of the job

The role will be based in the Research Delivery Service at Noclor NHS Research Office, hosted by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves working across multiple organisations within Noclor Partner Organisations to oversee the work of the Research Delivery Teams, ensuring access to research opportunities for our service users. At least 80% of the role will be spent across Delivery Team bases, with the remainder based remotely.

You should demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges of research delivery in the NHS, particularly within mental health & dementia services. You should have in-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, the role of the NIHR RDN, and the metrics that successful Research Delivery Teams are expected to meet. Effective communication skills, good organisational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

About us

The Research Delivery Service is a diverse, social, and outgoing team. You will have opportunities to try new ideas in response to challenges, with support from your manager and wider team. We believe in succeeding together.

Previous research assistants have progressed to senior NHS roles, completed PhDs, and DClinPsy training. We collaborate with other Research Delivery Services in London under Noclor, fostering shared learning and creative thinking. We are an outgoing team that encourages, motivates, and supports each other.

We work with a diverse population in North West London and value reflecting this diversity within our team. Our values emphasize respect, dignity, and compassion in all interactions.

Our staff care for people in hospital and community settings, helping them recover and lead fulfilling lives. We aim to be the best in our field and are rated 'good' overall by the CQC.

Details

• Date posted: 08 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per annum including HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 333-C-HQ-0904
• Job location: Noclor Research Office, 8 Regis Road, London, NW5 3EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description includes:

• Promoting and supporting research by providing leadership to the RDN-funded research team in CNWL and partner organisations to optimise skills and resources, supporting NIHR portfolio studies to achieve target recruitment rates. Collaborate with key stakeholders to meet local, corporate, and national targets.
• Working with the Research Delivery Manager to increase participation opportunities for Partner Organisation employees and service users, and disseminate results to clinical teams and service user groups.
• Supporting the Research Delivery Manager in assessing the feasibility of studies in Partner Organisations, liaising with R&D offices and research teams to support timely approvals.
• Supporting governance and audit within the team, ensuring team members are supported and developed, and new members are effectively inducted. Creating an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development.