Research Education Lead

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching hospital in Doncaster is seeking a Research Education Lead. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality research training and education across the Trust. The ideal candidate will have relevant professional registration, experience in research, and a passion for teaching. The position is fixed term for 18 months, with potential for extension. Competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 pro rata per annum.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts via external providers

Qualifications

• Experience of directly undertaking research within an NHS organisation.
• Leadership in teaching and mentorship related to research context.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support on research training.
• Lead training sessions for Research staff.
• Facilitate induction for new Research staff.
• Work with Higher Education Institutes to provide education.

Skills

Team collaboration

Research mentorship

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional

Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Research Education Lead

The closing date is 29 October 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Research Education Lead who will ensure the provision of high quality Research training and education across DBTH. This post is within the Research team which forms part of the Education and Research Directorate. This exciting opportunity is fixed term / secondment for 18 months with the possibility of extending.

Main duties

• The Research Education post will provide advice, guidance and support to all staff groups on Trust Research specific training and education opportunities, promoting the benefits of study participation.
• Lead and monitor the training needs of current and newly appointed Research staff, facilitating training sessions, workshops and signposting to available resources and services.
• Lead on the training and education for a range of staff on specific areas of Research education including: Generalised Research awareness, Standard Operating Procedures, Research Preceptorship sessions and Principal Investigator training support.
• Work in partnership with our Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) to provide specific Research education sessions to learners on clinical placement within DBTH, including undergraduate medical students.
• Develop and facilitate an induction programme for newly appointed Research nurses and staff within the Trust, supporting NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Participate in regular networking events, working specifically with the Professor of Nursing (for health professionals) and the Chair of Surgery (medical) to maximise Research capability opportunities within the Trust.
• Link and liaise regularly with Divisional Senior Leadership teams to ensure relevant Research information and education opportunities are being disseminated and acted upon.
• Support the Research Clinical Lead to provide clinical oversight and capacity when required.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with a current professional registration
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of directly undertaking a range of research within an NHS organisation
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship specifically in relation to research context

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
• Ability to direct the service to meet the organisational needs of the Trust

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum