NHS
Head of Research, Development & Innovation
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Job Description
- Req#: C9292-25-0219?language=en&page=160&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired masters degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven and significant leadership Experience
- Demonstrable experience of working within the Governance field and implementing processes to monitor compliance
- Experience of delivering quality improvement programmes and meeting targets
- Experience of developing and implementing Trust wide policies and processes
- Computer literate and proficient with the use of Microsoft packages
- Proven track record of applying for and winning funds and bids for the Trust
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired masters degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven and significant leadership Experience
- Demonstrable experience of working within the Governance field and implementing processes to monitor compliance
- Experience of delivering quality improvement programmes and meeting targets
- Experience of developing and implementing Trust wide policies and processes
- Computer literate and proficient with the use of Microsoft packages
- Proven track record of applying for and winning funds and bids for the Trust
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for promoting research governance, which will ensure that well managed, high quality research is carried out in the Trust. A flexible, enthusiastic and proactive approach is essential. The post holder should be an excellent motivator, who will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and have the ability to work to strict deadlines. The post holder should be committed to teamwork and able to interpret guidance and have excellent organisation skills.
A high level of initiative and strong decision-making skills are essential. This is a complex and multi-faceted post that requires substantial knowledge and experience both of health related research and of NHS research management, together with a high level of awareness and effectiveness with regard to user, carer and public involvement in research. R&D Management is an evolving field and therefore this is a challenging and dynamic environment to work in. The post holder should demonstrate that they welcome the opportunity to develop new services and initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Exercise day to day management of the Research & Innovation department and staff including recruitment, staff appraisal and development, discipline, grievance and absence management.Offer support and advice with regard to training and development for Trust research nurses and Allied Health Professionals.Develop further the Trust's current good record in supporting user and carer involvement in research and innovation at all levels, with the aim of continuing and expanding the Trust's role in this field. Collaboration with other public and voluntary agencies is essential.
About us
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum plus 5% high cost area supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
292-5888069-CORP-A
Job locations
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
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Education & Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Education & Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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