The Research Department at Dorset County Hospital is looking for an experienced line manager and/or supervisor with a goal of developing their skills in business and budget management in a dynamic environment, supporting a department in the delivery of an innovative business plan which puts the Trust at the forefront of the UK research environmentThe Research Department is going through a period of exciting change, with strategic goals of sustainability, growth and widening research participation and awareness in West Dorset, and is seeking a likeminded individual to help the teams achieve their goals. The ideal applicant will have experience in line management and/or business management, whether inside or outside Research/the NHS. Most crucial is that the ideal applicant be driven to learn and take on new challenges, and applicants experience in one of these key areas with a drive to develop their skills in the other will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The role will be responsible for the line management of a team of 7 experienced research project managers covering research portfolios supporting a team of clinical delivery staff, including supporting their learning and development and other line management activity.

The role will be responsible for taking forwards a Business Development Plan, with the support & oversight of the Senior Leadership Team, to realize the department's strategic goals of financial sustainability.

About us

The Research Department consists of 7 Research Project Managers (RPMs) supporting a team of Research Nurses, Midwives & Paramedics (NMPs) across a diverse range of portfolios.

The Senior Leadership Team consists of a joint Head of Research & Clinical Lead, a Research Pharmacy Lead, a Research Governance & Quality Lead & a Deputy Clinical Lead.The team have a strong focus on achieving our strategic goals through joint working, supporting each other and our learning and development, and quality improvement. We are passionate about helping our staff achieve more, and our department grow, and looking forward to another individual passionate about being a part of new developments joining our team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for a full overview of all job requirements and for further information contact Anthony Homer, Research Governance & Quality Lead or Sarah Doyle, joint Head of Research & Clinical Lead, via the contact details provided.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Good Standard of education to minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English
• Appropriate degree/diploma or equivalent level of experience
• Specialist knowledge relating to staff management or finance/resource management

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent line management or supervisory experience
• Experience in the management and delivery of service development
• Evidence of experience in developing and implementing service/business planning

Desirable

• Experience of project management or work where specific time-limited objectives must be achieved

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Leadership skills demonstrating ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes
• Ability communicate appropriately and responsively at all levels
• Proven ability to manage and work effectively as part of multidisciplinary team
• Able to demonstrate innovation with strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage within agreed resources
• Experience with MS Office, Excel.

Desirable

• Experience of monitoring quality or performance
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of Information Governance
• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Experience in research or innovation delivery

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ, Dorset County Hospital

William's Avenue

Dorchester

DT12JY

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