Research Project Manager

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust invites applications for a role within the Research and Development Directorate at New Cross Hospital. The post holder will manage and complete RWT led projects and provide guidance on research governance.

The role requires understanding of research and evaluation, ability to coordinate sponsorship processes, and strong transferable skills. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or similar organisations is desirable.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage sponsorship processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent project management skills and leadership.
• Ensure the R&D Directorate provides high-quality service in line with continuous improvement.
• Guide others to meet targets in line with standards and policies.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Administration

Multi-project management

Education

Postgrad diploma

GCSE English C or above

PM qualification

Job description

Virtual interviews will be held on 4th and 5th November

The post holder will be part of the Research and Development Directorate team based at New Cross Hospital and will be responsible for the successful management and completion of RWT led projects, and will act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the research governance for such projects.

The successful applicant will have an understanding of research and evaluation, be required to be flexible and have a wide range of transferable skills in order to co-ordinate projects including, but not limited to, the management of the projects and ensuring the requirements for research sponsorship are met.

There will be opportunities for hybrid working.

We thrive on diversity and believe it is a strength that drives innovation, ideas, and debate. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Together, we're building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and can thrive.

Whilst we embrace innovation and new ways of working, the use of AI tools in completing applications is monitored to ensure transparency and fairness.

You are permitted to use AI to assist with your application; however, you are required to declare its use. This allows us to understand how AI is being utilised and to maintain an equitable review process. Failure to disclose the use of AI tools may result in disqualification or further investigation into your application.

Main duties of the job

• Project Management.


• Data entry and collation of information.


• Supporting sponsorship process.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as \"Good\" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job responsibilities

The post holder should demonstrate excellent project management skills, be an effective leader and mentor and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. They will ensure that the R&D Directorate provides a high-quality service in line with continuous improvement methodologies, in order to ensure effective delivery of the business support operations of the R&D Directorate. The post holder will be required to make informed decisions and solve issues within area of responsibility, guide others in making informed decisions and ensure that agreed targets are met in accordance with departmental, Trust and national standards, policies, procedures and local objectives. A high degree of initiative will be essential.

Key Working Relationships:

• R&D Sponsorship Team and Trust R&D Directorate


• RedCaP or other database teams


• RDN West Midlands


• West Midlands wide research community


• National and International research community


• External research sponsors and funders


• Affiliated organisations where required: University Partners, CCGs, LATS, Community Trusts

Please see the attached JD for the full description

Qualifications

• Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience


• Good standard of education to minimum of GCSE (English at grade C or above)


• Recognised project management qualification

Experience

• Experience of working in NHS or similar organisation in a project management capacity; developing and reporting on project plans, issues logs and action plans


• Proven record of planning, organisational and administration skills


• Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively


• Proven record of planning, organisational and admin skills


• Management of multiple projects

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearpro rata per annum