Head of Research

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide leadership across the MSE in all aspects of research strategy, policy, finance, regulatory compliance, management and operation.

If successful, you will be responsible for initiating and developing MSE led research activity including the building of collaborative relationships with other universities, NHS organisations, research units and networks.

You will have experience of clinical research management at a sensitive level to include experience in the planning, coordination and conduct of research. You will also possess excellent communication skills , interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills, demonstrable leadership skills, able to work within a team and lead teams within a multi-disciplinary setting.

So, if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job
• Provide leadership in all aspect of research strategy, policy, management and operation, including any research-related activities not specifically described in this job description. This includes acting as the MSE expert contact for all matters relating to research management and governance, within MSE, or within a wider context.
• Named accountable officer for all research activity across the MSE
• Provide leadership across the MSE in all aspects of research strategy; policy, finance, regulatory Compliance; management and operation.
• Act as the lead representative for MSE research management and governance with all external agencies and internally within MSE - providing advice to the Director of Research, MSE Management Team, Board, and directorate management teams as required.
• Responsible for encouraging, initiating and developing MSE led research activity. This will include the building of collaborative relationships with other universities, NHS organisations, research units and networks.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of professional leadership both strategic and operational including experience of leadership in organisational change
• Experience of clinical research management at a sensitive level to include experience in the planning, coordination and conduct of research

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leadership across more than one organisation Experience of Financial Management Knowledge of current local, regional and national policy issues in health services research and: its governance Knowledge of. the. governance and legislative framework for conducting. Clinical research studies including Good Clinical Practice

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Undergraduate and post-graduate degree Masters (e.g. MSc) in research and/or management or equivalent experience

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Head of Research (PDF, 688.5KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• AFC Pay Poster 23/24 (PDF, 40.2KB)
• Completing your Occupational Questionnaire (PDF, 964.0KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)