Head of Research Delivery & Support for Wider Care Settings

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	04 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	£64,455.00 i £74,896.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£64455.00 - £74896.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	24 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Leeds, LS9 7TF
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9298-TEX-0091

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Assisting in the identification of sites and Principal Investigators, making the best use of clinical data combined with an understanding of the Key responsibilities for this role include fostering and nurturing productive relationships with regional partners including both commercial and non-commercial study teams/sponsors, research site delivery personnel, and senior research leadership within Delivery Organisations. This role will lead dedicated teams in the provision of these services, ensuring seamless coordination with other services/functions within the regional network and across the national network. This includes collaborating closely with Regional Specialty and Setting Leads to support the delivery of regional and national projects. In addition to regional duties, the postholder will collaborate with senior counterparts from other RDN regions and the national RDN team to innovate and evolve services, aligning them more closely with the changing needs of the system. This role will line-manage the senior manager of the Agile Research Delivery team and direct the agile teams resources to meet strategic needs. This may be complemented by additional line management and or supervision of the clinical or care elements of the senior managers role. Line management of staff members will include undertaking staff reviews to identify training and development needs, and establishing how those needs will be met, and managing performance against agreed objectives. The postholder will ensure the same review processes take place for all staff with the defined function via appropriate line management arrangements and that skills and capabilities exist to meet current and future business needs. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Act as a senior leader within the RDN, providing strategic direction and guidance Work as part of a community of senior leaders across the national network, exercising shared leadership and promoting the consistency of experience across a nationally harmonised Agile Research Delivery Teams and study support services for out of hospital settings Co-develop and lead on national projects as required Collaborate with National and RRDN Specialty and Settings Leaders to align regional operational activities with national strategic objectives Offer strategic leadership to research delivery sites, contributing to strategic planning (including the development of three-year strategies) and proactively tackling operational challenges as an active partner Lead the implementation and cascade of a range of national strategic directives within the region and the local RRDN, reporting on local learnings, successes and challenges BUSINESS PLANNING Contribute to collective national business planning for the Agile Research Delivery (all settings) and Study Support and Partner Liaison services for out of hospital settings Contribute to coordinating, reviewing, evaluating and approving research site delivery plans, and have delegated responsibility for periodically performance monitoring against those plans to ensure that RDN funding is being used appropriately and effectively Lead on regional business planning for the Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service, ensuring effective implementation and reporting INFORMATION & ADMINISTRATION Understand and interpret highly complex information, data and situations to inform plans and make decisions. This may include communicating and presenting to a variety of audiences and the facilitation of collaborative discussions Provide leadership and support for the implementation of Information Governance best practice within the Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service Be responsible for the implementation and effectiveness of the processes that ensure data integrity within relevant RDN systems, enabling the identification of potential concerns and patterns and supporting RDN customers and partners in resolving issues. Promote the use of digital innovation and effective Business Intelligence across all the Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service functions, working closely with the Data and Analytics Senior Manager to build both the team's and stakeholders' capabilities in these areas Have oversight of the activities that support study sponsors, funders and investigators to access data to enable them to effectively manage the delivery of their studies in out of hospital settings Lead on the oversight and effectiveness of the Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service across all specialities and settings to proactively identify potential issues and opportunities, working as an active partner to resolve and action follow-up activity Contribute to the Strategic oversight of the RDN Portfolio, including: Undertaking strategic portfolio oversight activities to identify opportunities and challenges within the capacity and capability of the research system to deliver future research. This will include ensuring that regional specialities, settings and localities meet the agreed definition of a balanced portfolio Supporting portfolio oversight activities undertaken on the current portfolio as requested Identifying and addressing impact on health inequalities at all stages of research delivery OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Oversee the regional implementation of the Agile Research Delivery Team, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with regional and national objectives Contribute to the regional implementation of the Study Support Service, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with regional and national objectives, with a particular focus on supporting research in out of hospital settings Contribute to the regional implementation of the Study Support Service, working as part of a national network, to support with: Developing and sharing regional intelligence to inform site and PI identification, eligibility and clinical data to ensure effective planning, placement and performance monitoring (on request) of studies alth inequalities to inform placement of studies Undertaking eligibility reviews Providing health or care intelligence to the on request study performance service and the Active National Delivery service Supporting funders and sponsors in study design to optimise deliverability, including providing early feedback on protocols Advising on study deliverability and undertaking deliverability assessments when requested, including giving consideration to equitable patient access/areas of high patient need Work closely with Setting Leads to ensure there is robust strategy for delivery in the primary care, community and residential care settings Manage programmes and projects within the remit of the Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service. This may include national projects, the oversight of local programmes of work, and coaching and supporting team members in their project management Lead communities of practice and events for senior leaders, facilitating system-level collaboration and learning to solve operational challenges and pursue opportunities for strategic development Lead a dedicated team to provide Agile Research Delivery Team services, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive team environment SERVICE IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT Promote a nationally consistent customer-centric approach to service delivery, ensuring that the needs and expectations of stakeholders are met or exceeded Maintain awareness of research process initiatives undertaken with other national bodies to support future integration into the study support service (e.g. just in time site activation, digital recruitment, Be Part of Research) Maintain an excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation and processes, and work with national colleagues to respond and incorporate these into RDN business Keep up to date with innovative study design and delivery methods, exploring opportunities for promotion and roll-out within national and regional delivery operations Develop trusted relationships with partners, and promote a culture of seeking and acting on feedback from customers and partners, so as to provide a responsive service and identify opportunities for improvement, sharing insights and learnings across the national network Identify, implement and lead strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service operations regionally and nationally Support the Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service team members with solving identified challenges in study delivery, particularly in more complex or sensitive situations Lead on building capacity and capability for study delivery across specialities and settings, including: In collaboration with RRDN Specialty and Settings leads, oversee horizon scanning to ensure there is the capacity and capability within the research system to accommodate new and emerging technologies Under the RDN Operating Model for strategic development, and Research Delivery Models lead and participate in projects to address any opportunities or challenges identified PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Oversee the Agile Research Delivery Team and Study Support Service Develop and implement strategies for ensuring service delivery meets or exceeds established benchmarks, including targets and obligations specified in the RRDN Host Organisation Contract Develop and implement strategies and systems for quality assurance, including audit and review of the work, providing feedback, development and support as necessary Ensure seamless coordination with other services and functions within the RRDN and across the national network, working with other teams to provide a consistent experience and work as one organisation