Job summary 37.5 hours per week. Supporting the Medical Directorate by leading in the operational delivery, implementation of national & local research strategies & plans which will see LWSW recognised locally & nationally as a provider of the highest quality of care driven by evidence & a research culture. You will: Develop, promote, support, manage & monitor the research service & development activity throughout the organisation, collaborating with the Clinical Research Network, universities & other academic departments, local research networks & the wider health economy working at both a strategic level & an operational level. Be responsible for all aspects of the Research & Development (R&D) agenda in the organisation reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This includes business planning, resource management & the writing, development & implementation of policies & procedures that ensure the organisation meets the requirements of Research Governance Standards & Regulatory Authorities. Have a major role in setting up & negotiating industry contracts and a wide-ranging role, including oversight of clinical trials management, but will also be required to provide specialist advice & guidance. Work autonomously & be expected to be an excellent communicator, a creative thinker, have strong interpersonal skills & the ability to present highly complex issues clearly, both written & orally, whilst being a team player. Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship. Main duties of the job Develop & administer, in-conjunction with the CMO & other interested parties, the LW's research strategy. Provide the infrastructure & leadership to promote the development/implementation of the organisations R&D strategy. Develop systems to identify & manage research within LW to ensure that it meets the standards set by research governance, RSS & NIHR. Produce annual & other reports as required by Local Clinical Research Network, Dept of Health, MHRA & the Board. Ensure R&D maintains a high profile within the organisation. The initiation, implementation & monitoring of mechanisms & policies in the management of the organisations research portfolio. Manage the R&D budget & identify other funding opportunities with an aim to increase R&D funding. Maximise commercial opportunities to generate income to render the research team self-sustaining. The management of significant cultural change across the organisation through the establishment of an investment strategy, performance measures for research & research governance, consistent with the research priorities of the Department of Health. Building & enhancing partnership relationships with both academic & other NHS organisations. To build the capacity for good quality R&D within the organisation. Lead Community- wide RD&I support function, maximising Plymouth's potential. Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline. All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service. About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2025-AC-1700-3 Job locations 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould Plymouth Devon PL4 7PY Job description Job responsibilities This exciting opportunity has arisen to develop and build the capacity and capability of the currently, small research team so it can become a key player and expand its ability to deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of studies, including commercial, in the community setting in the South West. It is an opportunity to apply your management and leadership skills to the research agenda, to align with and in support of the organisations strategic aims; to provide the best quality care to all it serves and attract and retain high calibre staff to deliver this care. The research team is looking for a confident, enthusiastic and innovative professional who will be a key figure in evolving and driving forward the implementation of the organisations RD&I Strategy. You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the infrastructure and systems in place to support and delivery high quality research activity and for ensuring organisation-wide compliance with EU and UK regulatory requirements for the conduct of research. You will be responsible for interpreting research related national legislation and policy ensuring local implementation and monitoring. You will work seamlessly with the Lead Research Practitioner to ensure appropriate support is in place for the research team to deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of studies in line with local population needs. You will be working with the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Lead for Research & Innovation and the Lead Research Practitioner in leading the Research Team within Livewell Southwest and will be responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of that diverse and highly skilled team. You will be educated to masters level and have extensive professional knowledge and experience of clinical research management in the public or private sector. You will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and will be self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and be confident in liaising with a wide range of people at a senior level across health, academic and commercial sectors. This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week. Job description Job responsibilities This exciting opportunity has arisen to develop and build the capacity and capability of the currently, small research team so it can become a key player and expand its ability to deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of studies, including commercial, in the community setting in the South West. It is an opportunity to apply your management and leadership skills to the research agenda, to align with and in support of the organisations strategic aims; to provide the best quality care to all it serves and attract and retain high calibre staff to deliver this care. The research team is looking for a confident, enthusiastic and innovative professional who will be a key figure in evolving and driving forward the implementation of the organisations RD&I Strategy. You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the infrastructure and systems in place to support and delivery high quality research activity and for ensuring organisation-wide compliance with EU and UK regulatory requirements for the conduct of research. You will be responsible for interpreting research related national legislation and policy ensuring local implementation and monitoring. You will work seamlessly with the Lead Research Practitioner to ensure appropriate support is in place for the research team to deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of studies in line with local population needs. You will be working with the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Lead for Research & Innovation and the Lead Research Practitioner in leading the Research Team within Livewell Southwest and will be responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of that diverse and highly skilled team. You will be educated to masters level and have extensive professional knowledge and experience of clinical research management in the public or private sector. You will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and will be self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and be confident in liaising with a wide range of people at a senior level across health, academic and commercial sectors. This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Specialist professional knowledge of clinical research management acquired through a degree. Masters level qualification in a related field or significant relevant experience. ICH Good Clinical Practice. Desirable Recognised leadership qualification. Teaching qualification. Specific Skills Essential Organisational and presentation skills. Problem-solving and strategic planning. Relevant evidence of strategy and policy writing, development, implementation and monitoring. Ability to develop action plans that are realistic and relevant. Ability to write succinct reports and to present complex issues and information simply, clearly and in a variety of mediums. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Desirable Project and change management skills with transformational leadership skills. The ability to develop teams towards common goals and achieve objectives. Knowledge Essential Clear understanding of EU and UK regulations relating to the conduct of research. Clear understanding of Research Governance and its Implications. Up to date working knowledge of national and international developments in regulation and legislation affecting clinical trials and to deploy knowledge effectively. Sound knowledge and understanding of Medical Ethics Committee applications with experience of submissions. In-depth knowledge of research computer software both management and data analysis. Broad understanding of the role and requirements of the National Institute of Health & Care Research (NIHR) for research delivery. Clear understanding of the governance requirements of both the NIHR and the organisation. Desirable Knowledge of research methods and analysis. Knowledge of applying risk management to research. Experience Essential Management experience of NHS R&D at strategic level. Clear understanding of NHS R&D policy and strategy. Experience and evidence of strategy and policy writing, development, implementation and monitoring. Knowledge and experience of budgetary management. Experience of negotiating legal and financial contracts. Knowledge and experience of NHS R&D funding streams. Experience of managing staff, including recruitment and Appraisal. Experience and evidence of preparing reports and financial Tables. Experience of developing and delivering research governance training. Knowledge of research and ethics processes. Extensive experience and competency in using computer Packages. Experience of preparing and delivering presentations at senior level. Evidence of commitment to continual professional development. Evidence of effectively managing complex HR issues and understanding of legal framework concerning HR requirements. Desirable Monitoring of clinical research. Critical analysis, problem solving and evaluative skills. Experience of research software packages. Additional Requirements Essential Willingness to take on new skills and challenges. Motivated and proactive. Flexible and robust with a pragmatic understanding of leadership and a collaborative style. Ability to travel across the Peninsula. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Specialist professional knowledge of clinical research management acquired through a degree. Masters level qualification in a related field or significant relevant experience. ICH Good Clinical Practice. Desirable Recognised leadership qualification. Teaching qualification. Specific Skills Essential Organisational and presentation skills. Problem-solving and strategic planning. Relevant evidence of strategy and policy writing, development, implementation and monitoring. Ability to develop action plans that are realistic and relevant. Ability to write succinct reports and to present complex issues and information simply, clearly and in a variety of mediums. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Desirable Project and change management skills with transformational leadership skills. The ability to develop teams towards common goals and achieve objectives. Knowledge Essential Clear understanding of EU and UK regulations relating to the conduct of research. Clear understanding of Research Governance and its Implications. Up to date working knowledge of national and international developments in regulation and legislation affecting clinical trials and to deploy knowledge effectively. Sound knowledge and understanding of Medical Ethics Committee applications with experience of submissions. In-depth knowledge of research computer software both management and data analysis. Broad understanding of the role and requirements of the National Institute of Health & Care Research (NIHR) for research delivery. Clear understanding of the governance requirements of both the NIHR and the organisation. Desirable Knowledge of research methods and analysis. Knowledge of applying risk management to research. Experience Essential Management experience of NHS R&D at strategic level. Clear understanding of NHS R&D policy and strategy. Experience and evidence of strategy and policy writing, development, implementation and monitoring. Knowledge and experience of budgetary management. Experience of negotiating legal and financial contracts. Knowledge and experience of NHS R&D funding streams. Experience of managing staff, including recruitment and Appraisal. Experience and evidence of preparing reports and financial Tables. Experience of developing and delivering research governance training. Knowledge of research and ethics processes. Extensive experience and competency in using computer Packages. Experience of preparing and delivering presentations at senior level. Evidence of commitment to continual professional development. Evidence of effectively managing complex HR issues and understanding of legal framework concerning HR requirements. Desirable Monitoring of clinical research. Critical analysis, problem solving and evaluative skills. Experience of research software packages. Additional Requirements Essential Willingness to take on new skills and challenges. Motivated and proactive. Flexible and robust with a pragmatic understanding of leadership and a collaborative style. Ability to travel across the Peninsula. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest Address 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould Plymouth Devon PL4 7PY Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)