Regional Research Specialty Lead

1 week ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

The Regional Research Specialty Lead will play a key leadership role in the on-going development and performance of the Research Delivery Network (RDN). As part of this function, the Regional Research Specialty Lead will provide strategic oversight, leadership, and advice to support research delivery within health and care settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Oversight
    • Support regional portfolio oversight activities undertaken on the current portfolio as requested and in collaboration with the RDN Study Support Service.
    • Identify and address impact on regional health and social inequalities at all stages of research delivery within your Specialty.
  • Research Delivery
    • Support the RDN Study Support Service in the planning, placement, and performance monitoring of studies, including when requested:
      • Assist in the identification of sites and Principal Investigators making the best use of data combined with an understanding of health and social inequalities to inform placement of studies.
      • Undertake eligibility reviews.
      • Providing health and/or care intelligence to the 'on request' study performance service and the Active National Delivery service.
    • Support funders and sponsors in study design to optimise deliverability, including providing early feedback on protocols.
    • Advise on study deliverability and undertake deliverability assessments when requested, including giving consideration to equitable community-wide access/areas of high patient need.
  • Leadership and Collaboration
    • Build regional capacity and capability for study delivery in your Specialty.
      • Ensure local needs for research delivery are identified and addressed as part of building the capacity and capability for research delivery.
      • Under the RDN Operating Model for strategic development, and Research Delivery Models participate in projects to address any opportunities or challenges identified.
    • Embedding research, engagement, and delivery into the NHS and wider care environment.
      • Engage and initiate relevant regional stakeholders as relevant for the purpose of building regional research delivery capacity and capability within your Specialty.
      • Assist in the development and mentorship of future/new Principal Investigators across the health and care sector.
    • Initiating, facilitating, and promoting regional cross-specialty and cross-setting collaborations for improved research delivery.
    • Contributing to national and regional RDN strategic development for research delivery through:
      • Attending national specialty meetings
      • Attending regional leadership group meetings
      • Engaging with annual review development process
    • Keeping up to date with innovative study design and delivery methods.
      • Share best practice across specialties.
    • Acting as regional NIHR RDN Ambassadors.
      • Support the National and NHS E based Specialty Leads in activities to raise awareness of the Specialty.
      • Engage in, and support, business development activities, including:
        • Providing health and care research expertise and knowledge to support optimal research delivery in discussions with commercial organisations.
        • Attending meetings and presenting at events, webinars etc.
    Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research delivery, leadership, and collaboration, with experience in strategic development and project management. They will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and communicate complex information effectively.

What We Offer

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, flexible working schemes, and a culture that develops and supports staff.



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