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Job Overview
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has a significant portfolio of research activity with typically >1,000 research studies recruiting at any one point. The Research Delivery Group is the focal point for much of the acute study work at Leicester Royal Infirmary, supporting 15 core specialities and 63 investigators with a workforce of >30 wte clinical and support staff.
The facility is also part of a federated NIHR Clinical Research Facility and supports the work of one of the themes of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. Research Delivery Group is co-located with the Childrens Clinical Research Facility in Balmoral Building at LRI.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Control all related expenditure.
2. Provide strategic level support in:
* Co-ordinating information transfers
* Making applications/responses to maximise internal funding (e.g RDN, RCF) and external grant funding (or other) initiatives
1. Provide financial projections for internal and national initiatives when required.
2. Ensure that the most efficient use is made of existing available resources.
3. Manage staff directly employed in such a way that the business plans are fulfilled, ensuring that all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust Policy.
4. Demonstrate compassionate leadership.
5. Promote a culture in which multi-disciplinary teams strive for continuous quality improvement by recording and learning from mistakes.
6. Provide leadership and management of administrative, technical and other support staff to ensure effective deployment and working of these staff across the Department.
7. Develop and maintain the management teams and ensure there are clear arrangements for accountability.
8. Develop staff to their full potential through systematic individual performance review.
9. Lead a psychologically safe culture in which individuals feel able to report incidents and that learning takes place from all incidents and complaints.
10. Lead in planning and organising Research Delivery Group services.
Working for Our Organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
* High-quality care for all
* Being a great place to work
* Partnerships for impact
* Research and education excellence
We will embed health equality in all we do, taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
1. Take the lead in preparation of annual reports for the funding agencies including contractual and statutory reporting to R&I executive, NIHR and other funders.
2. Ensure effective interaction with Human Resource regarding staffing issues associated with performance, recruitment and retention of staff and effective maintenance of departmental staff records.
3. Provide oversight of estate and facilities, ensuring effective use of space, advise on space planning in collaboration with the relevant estates offices in the University and the trust.
4. Support and embed the PPIE and communications strategy that is inclusive.
5. Communicate contentious information that is complex or sensitive in nature to staff, partners or commissioners.
6. Manage multiple funding streams effectively and flexibly equating to £2.5million per annum.
7. Prepare financial and business reports on the activities and performance of research space and present where appropriate to various boards and organisations.
8. Manage 35 WTE staff directly employed in such a way that the business plans are fulfilled and adherence to budget and performance targets is ensured.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* University degree or relevant experience
* Post-graduate research related qualification and continuous professional development
* Completed and maintained Good Clinical Practice training certificate
Experience
* Significant experience within an NHS or a university setting, with at least 2 years in a role that includes management of staff, developing/mentoring staff, significant budgetary management, meeting targets, and delivering an efficient service.
* Experience of working within a research environment, including oversight of academic and clinical trials at a variety of phases.
* Facilities development and management.
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Promotes the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams.
* High level of verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective formal presentations and prepare detailed reports.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Knowledge and understanding of research funding bodies at a national and international level.
* Budgetary Management Experience.
Skills
* Strong knowledge of research methods and good practice guidelines.
* Familiarity with corporate governance requirements in higher education and the NHS.
* Knowledge and understanding of accounting processes and financial systems.
* IT skills including use of the internet, word-processing, spreadsheets and databases with experience of manipulating data.
Planning and Organisation Skills
* Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining a flexible approach.
* Able to prioritise and manage own time/workload.
* Decisive and organised.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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