Research Lead - Allied Health Professionals

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Doncaster seeks a Research Lead for Allied Health Professionals. This role involves coordinating research activities, developing training programs, and fostering a culture of research among staff. The successful candidate will be a registered AHP with experience in leadership and project management, driving research initiatives within the organization.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Qualifications

• Senior AHP with post registration experience in chosen specialty.
• Evidence of leadership in teaching and mentorship in research context.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead AHPs in the development of a training and education programme.
• Promote clinical research and clinical academic schemes.
• Act as the research link for AHPs, sharing information and updates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Passionate about research

Education

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

MSc in Clinical Research or health/biological related subject

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Research Lead - Allied Health Professionals

The closing date is 02 July 2025

The post holder will work with the corporate research and innovation team in managing and coordinating research activity across AHP services at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Working under the direction of the Director of AHPs they will be responsible for leading AHPs in the development of a training and education programme to support staff involved in research projects. The post holder will be required to possess a clear overview strategically and operationally to assist in the growth of research across AHP services.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an AHP to support staff and embed an active research culture. This can be achieved by:

• Acting as the research link for AHPs
• Cascading and sharing information, updates and opportunities related to clinical research and clinical academic schemes with colleagues
• Providing a monthly research update to the AHP Service Heads
• Dedicating time to promoting clinical research and clinical academic schemes across AHP services
• Leading / chairing the AHP Research group and toe-in-the-water research clinics

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:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo 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 both documents 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 with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Provide evidence of continuous professional development
• Numerate and literate with good IT skills competent
• Possess or be working towards an MSc in Clinical Research or health/biological related subject.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines

Knowledge & Experience

• Senior AHP with post registration experience in chosen specialty.
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship specifically in relation a research context
• Evidence of involvement in clinical governance agenda
• Experience of directly undertaking a range of research within an NHS organisation
• Committed to quality improvement

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Passionate about research
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Skills in managing projects and experience of presenting information to colleagues
• Ability to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
• Ability to articulate the vision of the department

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 £50,273 a yearPro Rota Per Annum