15 month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until end March 2026

The overarching purpose of the job is to provide senior leadership of the coordination of genomic research and innovation projects across a complex footprint, involving a range of NHS providers, academic and industry partners and other stakeholders.

The Genomics Innovation Director will have a recognised national/international profile in leading and coordinating research and innovation projects and in contributing to national and international initiatives in genomic science/medicine. They will bring together key opinion leaders locally and nationally to deliver successful outcomes for the GMS.

As the post holder, you will work with the Genomics Innovation Directors across each NHS GMS Alliance, as well as NHS England and key stakeholders, to align research and innovation activity and to develop a national plan of action. Coordinating and driving the NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence as well as supporting the development of the NHS GMS Research Collaborative, they will drive forward research and innovation across the East NHS GMS Alliance region.

Main duties of the job

The Innovation Director will be a key member of the core GMSA management team. They will work closely with the Clinical Director, Strategy Director, senior clinical team members, other regional GMSA Innovation Directors, and staff throughout the East Midlands and East of England geography to ensure the effective management of the genomic research programme.

Internal Relationships:

This post will be a core member of the East Genomics Executive Board representative of the four NHS Trust Alliance Partners and build strong links with the East GLH, Local Genomic Lab representatives, Cellular Pathology Genomic Centres and Clinical Genetics Services across the region.

External Relationships:

NHSE/I Genomics Unit, NIHR Biomedical Research Centres, NIHR Clinical Research Facilities, NIHR Clinical Research Networks (CRNs), NHS Trust Provider Research and Development departments, Higher Education Institutions, Health Innovation East (HIE) and East Midlands (HIEM) and the Life Sciences Industry, Cancer Alliances.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Part time: 18.75 hours per week

Interview date: 4th October 2024

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working for your organisation

The East GMSA is an Alliance Partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. While recruitment for this role is being coordinated by CUH, the successful candidate will be employed by and located at the nearest NHS Trust Alliance Partner within the East GMSA.

Please note: Your full application details will be shared between the four Partnership Trusts, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

aligning to the NHS Genomics Strategy, setting strategic direction of the NHS GMS Alliance along with Senior Leadership Team, including supporting delivery of the NHS GMS Alliance business plan.

driving forward research and innovation across the NHS GMS Alliance region working with a range of stakeholders and partners.

working closely with the East GLH on an aligned research and innovation strategy for the East Genomics region.

working with the Genomics Innovation Directors across each NHS GMS Alliance, as well as NHS England and key stakeholders, to align research and innovation activity and to develop a national plan of action.

coordinating and driving the NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence that the NHS GMS Alliance is engaged with, including working closely with the leadership of the NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence and other key opinion leaders in the national and international genomic ecosystem.

supporting the development of the NHS GMS Research Collaborative.

advising and reporting at a senior level on NHS GMS Alliance research and innovation activity including at the NHS GMS Research Collaborative, the East Genomics Executive Board and the NHS GMS Alliance Partnership Board.

assessing the viability and impact of innovations on the GMS's priorities, such as health inequalities.

coordinating the NHS GMS Alliance input into life sciences initiatives, including the Genomics England spending review initiatives, such as the Generation Study, Cancer 2.0 and Diverse Data programmes and

driving the NHS GMS support for and recruitment to clinical trials, including understanding the active clinical trials with a genomic need within the region and nationally understanding the capacity and capabilities within the region and nationally to support clinical trials facilitate access and identifying relevant patient cohorts for clinical trial enrolment supporting the establishment of genomic enabled clinical trials with research partners.

ensuring that all staff managed by the postholder undertake individual performance appraisal, operate within the appropriate Human Resource policies, take up appropriate and required training plans, and contribute to workforce.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A recognised national/international profile in leading and coordinating research and innovation projects and in contributing to national and international initiatives in genomic science/medicine.
• Proven leadership of managing teams, leadership experience and delivering transformational change at scale and beyond organisational boundaries.
• An understanding and experience of the UK research funding landscape including experience of working with partners such as the National Institute of Healthcare Research (NIHR), industry and academia.

Desirable

• Experience of working in genomics or life sciences in the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to PhD level or equivalent level or above and experience of working in a leadership position in a specialist area.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to act upon incomplete information, using experience gained to make inferences and decision making.
• Demonstrable leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide informative reporting on impact to Board management.
• Experience of translating strategic direction, complex problems and sensitive issues into clear plans, deliverables, and measurable outcomes

Additional Requirment

Essential

• Highly motivated and resourceful able to manage competing demands and produce high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

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