NIHR Research Delivery Network National Specialty Lead

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a National Specialty Lead for the Children Specialty to drive strategic direction in research delivery. This exciting role involves leading high-profile initiatives that enhance clinical research in health and care settings. The successful candidate will be a recognized expert in their field, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure that patients benefit from cutting-edge treatments. If you are passionate about making a difference in health research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Evidence of clinical, social care, or public health professional status.
• Acknowledged opinion leader on research delivery within the relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and strategic direction for research delivery.
• Support the research community to maximize access to innovative approaches.

Skills

Clinical Research Leadership

Public Health Knowledge

Strategic Direction

Education

Professional Registration (GMC, NMC, HCPC)

Job description

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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About the role

We are seeking to appoint individuals to these posts through a secondment from their current employing organisation. Applicants should seek agreement from their employing organisation prior to submitting an application.

Do you want to work for an outstanding organisation at the forefront of Health and Care research delivery?

The University of Leeds has been chosen by the Department of Health and Social Care to lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN). The NIHR RDN provides the infrastructure that allows high-quality clinical research to take place in health and care settings in England. This includes assisting researchers and funders to deliver their studies in health and care settings, and supporting the research community to maximise access to leading-edge approaches and innovation, through research participation, so that patients can benefit from new and better treatments and models of care.

Role Specifics

We are seeking to appoint a National Specialty Lead for the Children Specialty (0.1 FTE).

These roles will report into the RDN Strategic Development Director. As part of the RDN National Specialty and Setting Leadership team, these high-profile national roles will provide senior leadership and strategic direction for matters of research delivery across the relevant specialty.

Additional Information

For more information on the NIHR Research Delivery Network, see the official website and related resources.

What you will bring to the role

• Be able to evidence clinical (including all health professions), social care, or public health professional status, for example by being registered on the GMC Specialist Register, GMC General Practice register, NMC register, HCPC UK register or relevant professional register.
• Be an acknowledged opinion leader on research delivery within the relevant specialty, with a breadth of appropriate knowledge.

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in learning more about this exciting position with the NIHR?

This role is with NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (CRNCC) and is hosted by the University of Leeds.