Research Manager - Healthcare - Part-Time

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic leader at Consultant Level to help develop and deliver ambitious plans for the South East Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN). The South East RRDN will be one of 12 Regional Networks that will replace the existing Local Clinical Research Networks from 1 October 2024. This is a part time role at 4PAs (0.The post is open to NHS Senior Medics working in Kent, Surrey or Sussex. In collaboration with the RRDN Strategic Development & Operations Directors, the RRDN Health & Care Research Director will assist and support the development of the RRDN 3 year Strategic Plan which will align with national RDN strategic priorities and initiatives and translate these into deliverable priorities for our RRDN region. Working with the clinical communities of practice, they will identify workforce development opportunities and thereby assist in increasing the research capacity and capability within the region and nationally, with particular emphasis on addressing the needs of the life sciences industry. In collaboration with the RRDN Operations Directors the post holder will co-ordinate the provision of expert proactive advice regarding study design to optimise deliverability and assist in the identification of sites and Principal Investigators, and provide reactive advice and support where study delivery or performance is an issue. Alongside their regional responsibilities, the RRDN Health & Care Research Director will co-develop and lead national programmes of work in collaboration with the RDN Co-ordinating Centre (RDNCC). Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. A video about the Royal Surrey - From October 2024, the current NIHR Clinical Research Network will be changing to become the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The RDN will continue to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy, with a name that better reflects the scope and purpose of the network to support. Comprehensive understanding of research, the NHS and the wider health and care system including associated responsibilities to the public and patients Experience of working in the health and care research sector, the health and social care service sector or academic environment at a senior level Comprehensive understanding of the UK research pathway and funding Experience of co-creating and implementing strategies to build capacity and capability for the delivery of health and care research Experience in the design and leadership of health or care research in the UK Experience of identifying the need for and developing professional workforce development needs Professional research leadership, both strategic and operational at a senior level Knowledge of national systems, structures and processes for supporting clinical research in NHS and non-NHS settings Good understanding of performance management techniques Political astuteness and understanding of the health & social care context Understanding of governance and legislative framework for clinical research in the NHS Executive level experience Experience of being a Chief or Principal Investigator for a health or care research study in the UK