# Project Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/project-manager/dd81e6a9-b777-4058-b5ee-af9086939765 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/project-manager/dd81e6a9-b777-4058-b5ee-af9086939765.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Harrogate - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (N/A) - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T07:13:39.898Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/Knaresborough/Harrogate_District_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Innovation/Research_Innovation-v8047195 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8047195?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hdft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you ready to help shape the future of primary care research? We’re looking for a people‑centred Research Project Manager to bring together YHN GP practices and the HDFT Research & Innovation team to create a new, integrated model for delivering research across our area. In this role, you’ll map what’s happening now, identify what needs to change, and help design a smarter, more streamlined approach to research delivery. You’ll boost research activity, improve access to NIHR studies, and work directly with practices, partners and communities to champion the value of research in improving patient care. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation and making things happen, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact across the YHN and HDFT footprint. This is a Monday–Friday role with flexible working options. ### Main duties of the job Project Management Conduct a structured scoping phase to: - Map current research activity, delivery models and best practice - Identify barriers including capacity, capability, governance and resources - Assess data flows and strengthen digital connectivity to improve participant identification, feasibility and study delivery - Establish a joint steering group to design and oversee a new integrated model - Capture patient and public perspectives through a joint involvement group Establish a joint steering group to support decision making, progress and a shared vision to inform a model for integrated research delivery. Lead consultations, produce reports, manage performance and maintain a detailed project plan. - Develop a data sharing agreement, joint governance framework and streamlined systems to accelerate study setup. Activate rapid study setup using shared resources, equipment and training, supported by a GP–Trust information platform. Monitor and track new opportunities in primary care research that require either primary care or joint delivery across the HDFT / YHN footprint. Create a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboard, maintain risk and issue logs, ensuring clear governance reporting to organisations. Test the model in selected practices and scale across the federation if successful. Liaise with the HDFT R&I team and the NIHR RRDN regarding study approvals and primary care research processes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be line managed by a senior leader in the R&I team and will work as part of a team of experienced research staff across HDFT and YHN. The project manager will be expected to work autonomously at times and to manage the portfolio of research studies alongside YHN team members, the YHN Clinical Lead and Chief Executive officer. The project manager will be required to travel across the YHN GP federation as well as between HDFT sites. For more information, contact Michelle Platton, Research & Innovation Manager Ext: 5672 | Mobile: 07775 872629 | Email: \[email protected\] ## Job Details Are you ready to help shape the future of primary care research? We’re looking for a people‑centred Research Project Manager to bring together YHN GP practices and the HDFT Research & Innovation team to create a new, integrated model for delivering research across our area. In this role, you’ll map what’s happening now, identify what needs to change, and help design a smarter, more streamlined approach to research delivery. You’ll boost research activity, improve access to NIHR studies, and work directly with practices, partners and communities to champion the value of research in improving patient care. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation and making things happen, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact across the YHN and HDFT footprint. This is a Monday–Friday role with flexible working options. ## Job Description Project Management Conduct a structured scoping phase to: Map current research activity, delivery models and best practice Identify barriers including capacity, capability, governance and resources Assess data flows and strengthen digital connectivity to improve participant identification, feasibility and study delivery Establish a joint steering group to design and oversee a new integrated model Capture patient and public perspectives through a joint involvement group Establish a joint steering group to support decision making, progress and a shared vision to inform a model for integrated research delivery. Lead consultations, produce reports, manage performance and maintain a detailed project plan. Develop a data sharing agreement, joint governance framework and streamlined systems to accelerate study setup. Activate rapid study setup using shared resources, equipment and training, supported by a GP–Trust information platform. Monitor and track new opportunities in primary care research that require either primary care or joint delivery across the HDFT / YHN footprint. Create a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboard, maintain risk and issue logs, ensuring clear governance reporting to organisations. Test the model in selected practices and scale across the federation if successful. Liaise with the HDFT R&I team and the NIHR RRDN regarding study approvals and primary care research processes. ## Responsibilities The post holder will be line managed by a senior leader in the R&I team and will work as part of a team of experienced research staff across HDFT and YHN. The project manager will be expected to work autonomously at times and to manage the portfolio of research studies alongside YHN team members, the YHN Clinical Lead and Chief Executive officer. The project manager will be required to travel across the YHN GP federation as well as between HDFT sites. For more information, contact Michelle Platton, Research & Innovation Manager Ext: 5672 | Mobile: 07775 872629 | Email: \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Essential & Desirable **Essential** - Educated to degree level in a relevant subject. - Significant knowledge and experience gained from working in research development, delivery or governance, ideally within general practice or secondary care setting. - Significant knowledge gained from working within research development, delivery or governance preferably in general practice or secondary care including care pathways / referral processes. - Conscientious, accurate and attentive to detail, with a commitment to delivering high quality work. **Desirable** - Management / leadership and or project management qualification. - Experience of working in a primary care research environment. - Clinical registered professional. ## Documents - [jd - research project manager - b7 (pdf, 240.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336131) - [expression of interest application form (pdf, 96.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336132) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.