Senior Research Director

1 week ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Full time

Job Summary

The Senior Research Director will provide strategic leadership for Research & Innovation at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts, working closely with the Clinical Director(s) of Research & Innovation and the R&I Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the research strategy and operational objectives for R&I.

Main Responsibilities

The Senior Research Director will be responsible for:

  • Providing oversight of the performance of R&I and ensuring stretching targets are set and met each year, including delivering financial sustainability.
  • Working closely with the Clinical Director(s) of Research and Innovation and SMT in setting standards and objectives for research, and providing support to SMT colleagues when there are challenges.
  • Providing leadership for the development, delivery, and performance management of our Research Strategy and the growth of the research portfolio, ensuring regular review and updating of plans.
  • Acting as an ambassador for health and care research, internally and externally, and representing the Trust at regional and national forums.
  • Being a visible leader and actively promoting a culture of staff development, collaboration, positive staff experience, wellbeing, and inclusion, embedding patient, carer, and public involvement at all appropriate levels of decision making.
  • Working in close partnership with the Trust's corporate teams to ensure R&I's compliance with regulations, policies, and standards.
  • Communicating the Trust's research vision and plans to internal staff and external agencies, to raise the profile and highlight the benefits of research activity within the Trust.
  • Working with academic and commercial partners to allow increasing academic delivery across the Trust.

About Us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is one of the biggest employers in the city, with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation, and are committed to delivering world-class healthcare to our patients.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Professional knowledge acquired through a degree, supplemented by specialist training to masters or equivalent level, management qualification, or equivalent experience.
  • Significant evidenced continual professional development within the research environment.
  • Strong experience of clinical trials management and related methodology.
  • Significant experience at a complex organisation within the Healthcare Research sector at very senior manager level, including responsibility for strategic planning and budgets.
  • A detailed understanding of research funding environment in the UK.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the key issues concerning clinical and research governance.
  • Experience of developing and delivering research strategy.


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