Associate Director- Integrated Research

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will support the Directors of Research &| Innovation and Education in leading the delivery of the integrated research and education strategy, ensuring the delivery of effective assurance reporting to the Directors or Research and Innovation, and Education.

The key areas of responsibility include:
• Coordinate delivery of the divisional supporting strategies aligned with the Trust Strategic Plan (23-28)
• Support the delivery of the Trust's elements of Manchester Cancer Research Centre strategy for integrated research and education in collaboration with partners from the University of Manchester and CRUK (plans formulated for minimum of 12 months)
• Coordinate and support the submission of strategic funding bids
• Support the delivery of relevant integrated research and education aspects of the Christie International programme.
• Deputise as required for the Directors of Research & Innovation and Education.

The delivery of the Trust's Strategic Plan will require the Associate Director to lead on the engaging multiple strategic partners and the coordination of complex strategically significant business developments.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• First degree
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience
• Masters Degree or equivalent professional, vocational qualification and good knowledge of programme management practice supported by evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Continuing professional development
• Service improvement/ project management qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Experience in a large NHS or private healthcare organisation working on projects that involved clinical staff and operational change; or organisations with similar characteristics.
• Experience of successful direct and matrix management of several staff from own and supplier departments or organisations, including appraisal, coaching and the application of related personnel policies
• Experience of delivering projects in a major programme.
• Budget management and budget setting, including allocation of delegated budgets
• Experience of successful academic grant funding bids
• Experience of working outside the UK with international agencies and/or partners

Desirable criteria

• Experience of running strategic planning workshops
• Experience of cross-sector working in academia and education

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY

Essential criteria

• Ability to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner with the confidence to manage differing views in order to achieve change and improvement
• Well organised with a professional approach
• Capable of independent judgement
• Effectively leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines both internally and externally
• Ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - can explain complex requirements in a clear and concise manner
• Confidently facilitate workshops, generating enthusiasm and support from participants
• Confidently facilitate workshops, generating enthusiasm and support from participants

Desirable criteria

• Specialist in at least one of Lean; Six Sigma; BPR; or Systems Thinking

OTHER

Essential criteria

• Self-motivated, proactive and team oriented
• Self-motivated, proactive and team oriented
• Maintain a professional approach, interacting with a variety of organisational levels, adapting style accordingly
• Ability to cultivate a positive and co-operative working environment within and across teams
• Willing to travel through out the UK regularly and abroad on occasions

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 336.4KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)