Job overview We are looking for someone to join our team in the role of Scarborough Coastal Health and Care Research Collaborative (SHARC) Programme Manager. In this role you will play a key role in the efficient and effective organisation of the SHARC team ensuring projects and assignments are planned and managed within the defined project framework and governance structure to achieve desired outcomes. Working alongside the Head of R&I and the wider team you will plan, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of individual SHARC projects, ensuring consistency across the work programmes. Our successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and support to the R&I team and act as a key point of contact for internal and external contacts. They will also assist the Head of R&I and two Grant Writers to deliver their SHARC work programmes, taking the lead on projects where appropriate, and deputise for some of the duties of the Head of R&I in their absence. Main duties of the job You will plan, manage and review the project monitoring milestones and outcomes using project management tools and standards, and ensure the required reports, in the defined format, are submitted within the given timescale. You will work collaboratively and co-operatively with Scarborough Care Group clinicians, researchers and colleagues to develop effective high-quality research for patients and their careers. Support delivery of research project outcomes on time and within budget constraints, monitoring and managing project risks that threaten the outcome of projects. Work closely with the Head of R&I and Grant Writers to determine the priority/relevance of project aspects and take forward tasks Working for our organisation Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. This post is Fixed term for 2 years - if you are applying on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your current line manager prior to applying. Please note this post may become permanent. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person specificationCommunication and Relationship Skills Essential criteria Experience of successfully managing research projects. Experience in give formal presentations to groups of stakeholders and other interested parties Experienced networker and collaboration builder Experienced negotiator and team player Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential criteria Has research delivery experience and excellent knowledge of terminology used in clinical research. Proven operational involvement in the management of complex projects experience of working with committees and organising large committee meetings. Desirable criteria experience in communications and stakeholder management. understanding of the public sector and roles and responsibilities within it. Understanding of health inequalities and the NIHR Sound working knowledge of AcoRD costing guidelines. Analytical Skills Essential criteria to synthesise/analyse complex information and present both verbally and in writing. the ability to work effectively and simultaneously across a range of operational areas. Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further. DBS Checks Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced. The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitivedbs.gov.uk. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application. Agile and Flexible Working We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Relocation Package The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview. A bit more about us and the surrounding area York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles. Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Sponsorship If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship.