Job summary A new opportunity to play a pivotal part in supporting the delivery of strategic projects within the NIHR South East Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN). Successfully facilitating a range of different projects from setup to completion will enable the region to develop and evaluate programmes to address opportunities and challenges, and enhance regional capacity and capability. By joining an enthusiastic, inclusive and ambitious team you can make a meaningful impact on the future of health and social care research. Main duties of the job Working with the corporate services manager to understand and respond to national initiatives and opportunities, the role involves scoping and costing project plans. Time will be invested engaging the SE RRDN team, health and care professionals and patients to shape our thinking and successfully deliver priority programmes. Impact of the role will be evident through improvements in ways of working, and increased capacity and capability within the region. It requires proactivity, attention to detail, and a passion to make a meaningful impact in health and social care research, this position offers a rewarding opportunity. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-RD-RDDN-Strategy Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities BUSINESS PLANNING Coordinate RRDN annual plans and reports Plan, manage, adjust and deliver a broad range of complex and challenging objectives within allocated projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals, and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlines Support regional implementation plans for the delivery of national strategies Support the embedding of a consistent approach to inclusion throughout the RDN services Support new and innovative ways to increase research capacity and capability Support the gathering of intelligence feeding into the national system via the Strategic Development Director Contribute effectively to the development and implementation of strategies and systems for quality assurance, providing feedback, development and support as necessary, including supporting the delivery of RDN strategies for PPIE and NIHR Inclusion INFORMATION & ADMINISTRATION Provide support for the design and maintenance of stakeholder mapping intelligence Oversee the planning and organisation of the delivery and performance of the projects to agreed (tight) timescales Planning that includes task identification, duration, resource requirement and determination of critical path to determine the projects Job description Job responsibilities BUSINESS PLANNING Coordinate RRDN annual plans and reports Plan, manage, adjust and deliver a broad range of complex and challenging objectives within allocated projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals, and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlines Support regional implementation plans for the delivery of national strategies Support the embedding of a consistent approach to inclusion throughout the RDN services Support new and innovative ways to increase research capacity and capability Support the gathering of intelligence feeding into the national system via the Strategic Development Director Contribute effectively to the development and implementation of strategies and systems for quality assurance, providing feedback, development and support as necessary, including supporting the delivery of RDN strategies for PPIE and NIHR Inclusion INFORMATION & ADMINISTRATION Provide support for the design and maintenance of stakeholder mapping intelligence Oversee the planning and organisation of the delivery and performance of the projects to agreed (tight) timescales Planning that includes task identification, duration, resource requirement and determination of critical path to determine the projects Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level education and/or equivalent level of project management qualification or relevant experience Desirable Project management qualification Background in research and development, science or healthcare Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties Experience of working with communities and the public Demonstrable experience in a large, complex organisation Proven experience of working successfully as part of several teams Desirable Experience of inter-agency working involving multiple and diverse partners Experience of working in a customer-focused service Good understanding of the health and care research environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level education and/or equivalent level of project management qualification or relevant experience Desirable Project management qualification Background in research and development, science or healthcare Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties Experience of working with communities and the public Demonstrable experience in a large, complex organisation Proven experience of working successfully as part of several teams Desirable Experience of inter-agency working involving multiple and diverse partners Experience of working in a customer-focused service Good understanding of the health and care research environment 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. Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)