The Data and Analytics Senior Manager will be responsible for the development of NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) strategic programmes regarding Data and Analytics, underpinned by operational oversight of activities within this function. This role leads the East of England Regional RDN (EoE RRDN) Data and Analytics team, which forms part of the national Data and Analytics unit, who collectively work to deliver national projects alongside regional priorities and innovation.
The NIHR RDN will build on the successes of the NIHR Clinical Research Network supporting funded research across the health and care system for the benefit of patients and the health and care system. The NIHR RDN is a new organisation with new structures, governance and ways of working. The EoE RRDN is hosted by the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals NHS Trust and covers the East of England footprint.
We promote flexible working options and operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 1 day expected to be site based per week. Your base will be Norwich or Cambridge subject to discussion with travel expected across all regional sites and to national meetings.
We know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation, such as creativity, innovation and compassion. We are committed to being a Hospital for All, therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH's workforce.
Interviews will be held in Fulbourn, Cambridge on Tuesday 11th February.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to a national, multi-year Data & Analytics strategy and be responsible for it’s implementation across the East of England RRDN.
• You will be responsible for the day to day operations of the East of England RRDN Data & Analytics Function and manage the Data & Analytics team. Whilst also representing the RRDN at the national Data & Analytics forum.
• You will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a range of local and national projects involving internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Be responsible for contributing to a national, multi-year Data and Analytics strategy and managing its implementation across the RRDN, ensuring that the plan to implement the strategy within the region aligns to and complements the national strategy and is approved by the RRDN leadership team
• Work with the RRDN Strategic Development Director and national Data and Analytics forum to develop strategies, knowledge and information needed to support senior managers in making informed strategic decisions
• Be able to take a long-term view of the Data and Analytics needs of the Network
• Be responsible for the development and provision of reporting and digital solutions across the RRDN, working collaboratively with RRDN research Delivery Organisations and RDN services and functions to understand their requirements
• Lead on Data and Analytics projects across the RRDN geography
• Lead on and/or provide Data and Analytics expertise for national projects, including representing the RRDN at the national Data and Analytics forum. Within this capacity the postholder will be responsible for leading on projects with a national remit
• Contribute to national initiatives underpinning the continued development of the RDN, including NIHR Data and Technology (DDaT) initiatives and providing information to support the NIHR Technical Design Authority
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Feb 2025