Research Development Manager
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810 to £54,710 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810 - £54710 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS11 0DL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0348-25-0006 |
Summary
Job Title: Research Development Manager Organisation: Leeds GP Confederation Location: Building 3, White Rose Park, LS11 0DL Hours of work: Nature of contract: Salary: 18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) Fixed Term 12 months £47,810 - £54,710 (0.5 WTE) and dependant on experience Organisational Relationships: Responsible to: Sarah Purchon, Operational Manager Integrated Research Programme LCHT/LTHT Accountable to: David Kirby, Associate Director Clinical Professions, Leeds GP Confederation Job Purpose To support the development of a new single Patient Identification Centre service for primary care on behalf of the Leeds GP Confederation and act as a central communication link on primary care research issues within Leeds The post holder will be expected to build trust, confidence and goodwill in relation to research activity within primary care in Leeds. They will work with other stakeholders including Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds Community Health NHS Trust, Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, West Yorkshire R&D and the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber RRDN in a matrix environment to wider participation in research activities across the city. Main Job Responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for: Understand, develop and lead on the implementation of a new Patient Identification Centre service for GP Practices across Leeds, addressing relevant governance challenges as required Contributing to the citys ambition to expand research opportunities across General Practice within Leeds in line with NIHRs strategic ambition Engage with GP practices to participate in the programme, enabling patients and colleagues maximum opportunity to be involved in research activity Working within the Leeds GP Confederation to improve intelligence and undertake first line study feasibility in the following areas: o Underserved communities o Disease prevalence o Management of longer-term conditions o GP practice research preference To work with partners to provide assurance to the GP Confederation that financial allocations and flow procedures reflect activity as per agreed research contracts In partnership with other stakeholders, to provide study level guidance (where appropriate) to GPs and answer queries/provide further information To disseminate study expressions of interest as required and facilitate study uptake, and to manage GP responses, queries, and feedback To liaise with WY R&D and the NIHR RRDN re: study and primary care approval processes Planning and Organisational Responsibilities To support the Leeds GP Confederation in achieving its strategic ambitions. Produce timely reports and papers, using relevant appropriate IT packages where required including excel and other relevant software. This should be carried out to agreed criteria and plans developed for correcting mitigating circumstances if targets not achieved. To attend local, regional and national meetings of relevance To deputise for Senior members of the team, as appropriate. To being open to contribute to new service development Managing Resources Responsibilities Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility. To work to ensure best value for money for the service and the Leeds pound Manage allocated financial responsibility, if required, for a delegated budget in line with financial rules and will be an authorised signatory where required. Standard Paragraphs It is the responsibility of each member of staff to maintain confidentiality at all times. Staff must be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of colleagues and patients. Mandatory training requirements that are relevant to the post must be decided during Personal Development Review and a training plan developed. Staff should be aware of their individual responsibilities under the Equal Opportunities Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy. Manages Self Maintains the highest standards of conduct and integrity within organisation adhering to relevant Codes of Conduct. Participate in the organisations appraisal system, matching organisational aims with individual objectives. Takes responsibility for own and others health and safety in the working environment. Complies with all organisational and statutory requirements. Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all times. Leads in line with agreed values. Equality & Diversity Able to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders Well-developed understanding of equality, diversity and human rights issues and an ability to communicate these clearly to a broad range of stakeholders Actively delivers projects that address inequality and/or improve equality outcomes for stakeholders and /or workforce.