Research Delivery Group Research Delivery Manager

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is looking for a Research Delivery Manager to oversee the adult Research Delivery Group portfolio. This role requires managing complex research projects, leading a team, and ensuring successful delivery of clinical trials. Candidates should have a degree in health or life sciences, along with significant experience in clinical research and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in clinical research delivery within the NHS or academic setting.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex research portfolios.
• Proven track record of meeting NIHR or commercial study targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage adult Research Delivery Group portfolio ensuring successful delivery.
• Lead and develop the Research Delivery Group workforce.
• Coordinate and manage clinical trials progress across the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in health or life sciences

Postgraduate qualification in research or healthcare management

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Overall, the Research Delivery Manager will be responsible for the following results areas:

• Managing the adult Research Delivery Group portfolio within UHL, working closely with Principal Investigators to ensure successful delivery to time and target.
• Responsible for determination of the feasibility of multi-specialty adult research trials in the Trust, demonstrating a significant level of judgement to gauge the level of risk associated with individual projects.
• Researching, developing, implementing and assuring business and strategic plans for Research Delivery Group research to ensure the long-term sustainability of the team.
• Providing professional accountability for the planning, management, adjustment and delivery of a high number and broad range of complex research projects, involving multiple agencies and specialities, individuals and activities, to tight deadlines and operating under strict operational protocols.
• Responsible for the overall management of the team, with oversight of allocating all appropriate staffing and all other necessary resources across the full portfolio of research studies, as well as providing support to extended research and clinical staff within the specialities.
• Responsible for leading, developing and supporting the Research Delivery Group workforce.
• Providing strong and visible leadership to research staff and others by acting as a role model for others.
• Increasing research activity across a number of specialities through maintenance of good working relationships with Industry and academic organisations.
• Coordinating and managing the activity and successful progress of clinical trials across the Research Delivery Group portfolio.
• Improving research performance outputs, which will require analysis of high complex information to work towards outputs to improve:
• Number of studies recruiting to time and target for trials within the specialities
• Efficient set up of studies and response times to Expressions of Interest
• Identification of areas of potential interest to industrial partners, and setting in place robust structures to facilitate efficient recruitment to commercial studies.
• Maintaining complete awareness of the requirements for the local clinical research portfolio, its investigators and support network, as well as their access to local administration, coordination and governance.
• Supporting the Research Delivery Group clinical lead , Clinical Research Specialty Leads and RDG Operations Director in developing and implementing a coherent and transparent strategic plan for the development and stability of the specialities.
• Lead on key projects as directed by R&I and by Clinical Research Lead and RDG Operations Director.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level in a health or life sciences discipline, leadership & management or other related field
• Postgraduate qualification in research, healthcare management, or related field
• Current professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC) if clinically qualified
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Willing to undertake any necessary training relevant to the post

Desirable criteria

• Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in clinical research delivery within the NHS or academic setting
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex research portfolios
• Proven track record of meeting NIHR or commercial study targets
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies (e.g. MHRA, HRA)
• Experience of budget management and financial reporting

Desirable criteria

• Experience in service development, change management, or strategic planning

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to diverse audiences
• Confident building relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as clinical leads, principal investigators, commercial sponsors, contract research organisations and the NIHR Research Delivery Network
• Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers

Desirable criteria

• Experience of stakeholder engagement at regional or national level

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse complex information, interpret data, and make informed decisions to support research delivery and strategic planning
• Ability to evaluate patient eligibility for entry into clinical trials against defined protocols
• Ability to evaluate service performance and implement evidence-based improvement

Desirable criteria

• Experience using performance metrics and data to drive performance and identify issues
• Skilled in risk assessment, incident management, and quality improvement

Skills

Essential criteria

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Proficient in planning, prioritising, and delivering complex projects
• Skilled in using digital tools and systems to support research operations
• Experience in workforce planning and resource allocation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines
• Awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience in service redesign, workforce planning, or change management

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate resources effectively across teams and projects
• Able to use initiative

Desirable criteria

• Experience implementing systems or processes to improve operational efficiency

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Able to promote inclusive practices and challenge discrimination

Desirable criteria

• Experience embedding inclusive approaches into service delivery or workforce development

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Highly motivated
• Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge.
• Assertive, confident and diplomatic
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Professional manner
• Willingness to travel across Trust sites and attend regional/national meetings as required
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role, including occasional out-ofhours commitments
• Ability to act as a role model and ambassador for research delivery

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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Documents to download

• RDG Research Delivery Manager JD (PDF, 224.4KB)
• RDG Research Delivery Manager PS (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)