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Job overview
The focus for this role is to lead the delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings. This will require flexible working across disciplines and the Regional RDN (RRDN) region and will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols. The post holder will be a NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife
They will need interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders. This post may contribute to line management for and leadership of a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in a variety of specialties and settings.
Please be advised that previous applicant need not apply.
This a fixed term contract ending 31st of March 2028, however a secondment will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The role will work alongside different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research and will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team. The post holder will be accountable to the Agile Research Delivery Team Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see supplementary information for further information regarding job description and main required for the role
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Leadership management experience in a health care setting
- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations
- Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health and care setting
- Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies
- Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife on relevant part of the professional register (NMC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Has completed or is undertaking a course in management / leadership.
Personal Attributes/Behaviours
Essential
- A confident and experienced leader and manager in a health care setting
- Team player
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work
- Integrity
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure
- Desire to maintain competence level through continuous learning
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications, MS Office and/or Google Hub applications
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work autonomously and to motivate self and others
- Ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management of research study(ies) including, where relevant, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the research study(ies)
- Ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships including with the public, research participants, carers and members of multidisciplinary teams
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Ability to travel for work
Desirable
- Current Driving Licence
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This advert is for Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (until 31 March 2028 / secondment also considered). The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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