Project Manager (AMITY Study Manager)

NSFT; Norwich; In loco; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Study Manager to support the AMITY NIHR project at Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich. The role focuses on managing complex NHS research processes, participant engagement and high-quality delivery within a multi-stakeholder team.

The post is 0.5wte (0.4wte considered), based at Hellesdon Hospital, with occasional travel within NSFT footprint. Requires Masters level or equivalent NHS project experience and strong planning, communication and IT

Competenze

• Masters level or equivalent proven experience implementing complex projects/change programmes in the NHS.
• Experience in NHS/public sector project management and delivery.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day project management and coordination across all three work packages.
• Develop, maintain and monitor the detailed project plan to ensure milestones, deliverables and timelines are met.
• Coordinate study activities across the research team, lived experience partners, advisory group members and external collaborators.
• Arrange and support meetings, workshops, focus groups and co-design activities, including scheduling, logistics, materials and follow-up actions.
• Track progress across work packages and report regularly to the Co-Chief Investigators on delivery, risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain a risk matrix and support addressing risks to study delivery.
• Support governance and research processes, including ethical procedures and study documentation.
• Ensure research activities are accessible and inclusive for participants and supporters.

Conoscenze

NHS project management

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & organisation

Excellent communication

IT systems

Formazione

Masters level or equivalent

Strumenti

Outlook

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Main area Research Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 21 months (The post is available until 1st September 2028) Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (0.4wte will also be considered) Job ref 246-COR8310938

Site Hellesdon Hospital Town Norwich Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 7 Study Manager to join the Research & Innovation Team to support a new NIHR funded research project called ‘Co-designing an autism assessment and diagnostic consultation process for everybody: AMITY Study’ in the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT).

The AMITY study is a co-produced project focused on adult autism assessment and diagnostic consultations. It aims to make these more collaborative, person-centred and clearly communicated. The project combines realist research with a healthcare systems engineering approach to understand what works and co-design practical tools, guidance and implementation-ready outputs. Across three research phases, the study will explore current needs, develop improved consultation approaches, and build lived experience research capacity. Overall, AMITY aims to make autism assessment more accessible, personalised and equitable for autistic adults and those who support them.

This 0.5wte (0.4wte will also be considered) post is funded until 1 st September 2028.

The successful candidate will be educated to Masters level or have equivalent significant proven experience implementing complex projects in the NHS. The ideal candidate will have effective problem solving skills as well as excellent planning and organisation skills.

The post will be based at Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich and the expectation is that the postholder may need to travel within the NSFT footprint with potential travel occasionally further afield.

Main duties of the job

You will be helping to support the delivery of a high quality NIHR research project. On a daily basis you will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including but not limited to: engaging with clinical teams, assessing participant suitability for the studies, screening and recruiting research participants, obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures, working with research teams and managing study data. A crucial aspect of the role is to provide a holistic and person-centred care approach to participants and their family supporters in a respectful, empowering way.

It is essential that you can independently plan and prioritise your workload to meet performance targets and deadlines. It is important that you have had experience of working in a clinical or research setting similar to the areas you will be working with in these studies. A high level of communication skills, both written and oral is essential as well as the ability to be competent in IT systems (e.g. outlook, word), clinical or other record systems relevant to the role.

Working for our organisation

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project management and coordination across all three work packages.
• Develop, maintain and monitor the detailed project plan to ensure milestones, deliverables and timelines are met.
• Coordinate study activities across the research team, lived experience partners, advisory group members and external collaborators.
• Arrange and support meetings, workshops, focus groups and co-design activities, including scheduling, logistics, materials and follow-up actions.
• Track progress across work packages and report regularly to the Co-Chief Investigators on delivery, risks and emerging issues.
• Develop and maintain a risk matrix, identifying potential risks to study delivery and supporting early action to address them.
• Support governance and research processes, including ethical procedures, consent processes and study documentation, working within Good Clinical Practice requirements.
• Help ensure research activities are delivered in accessible and inclusive ways, including practical adjustments for participants and contributors.
• Support recruitment, participant communication, reimbursement processes and coordination of supporter/access needs where required.
• Assist with organisation of the Lived Experience Advisory Group, including meetings, training, feedback and ongoing involvement.
• Maintain accurate project records, action logs and reporting documentation.
• Support dissemination, knowledge mobilisation and delivery of project outputs in collaboration with the wider team.

Please note this advert may close early due to sufficient volume of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Master level or with equivalent significant proven experience implementing complex projects/change programmes in the NHS

Experience

• Proven track record of project management, service redesign, project evaluation and research
• NHS/public sector experience and knowledge

Skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESApart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.