Hours: 37.5 hours per week

up to 37.5 hours per week (minimum 30 hours)

Closing Date: 27.09.24 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 30.09.24

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07.10.24

We are looking for an organised, experienced and enthusiastic leader to play a key role in the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (https://www.arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/), hosted by Bradford Institute for Health Research.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading centres for applied health research in the country. The postholder will work closely with the YHARC leadership team to engage health and care partners, academics, policy partners, and other key stakeholders across the region in the design, development and delivery of the YHARC Knowledge Mobilisation strategy and operational plans. The post holder will manage their own workload and duties across projects which will include stakeholder engagement, developing engaging and effective knowledge mobilisation events and resources, project management and line management of the YH ARC knowledge mobilisation and communications and engagement teams.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience of leading multi-disciplinary, multi-organisational projects and developing effective and productive working relationships. Excellent project management, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a passion for research and using evidence to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.

See job description and person specification for more details

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working in applied health research or research knowledge mobilisation roles
• Experience of working in the NHS or social care in a role relevant to the YHARC priority areas
• Experience of working on multidisciplinary and multi-organisational projects or research studies
• Experience of working with senior academics and clinicians
• Track record of delivering results
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of organising and running events and meetings
• Experience of active involvement in knowledge mobilisation or communication networks across organisations or systems

Desirable

• Experience of leading and working with patient and public groups to co-design pieces of work

Skills

Essential

• Ability to think strategically linking active projects to current local and national priorities
• Planning and organisational skills to organise a broad range of complex activities, adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances
• Project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
• Excellent written communication skills, able to produce reports for internal and external use and to disseminate information widely
• Excellent oral communication skills, competent in liaising and negotiating with senior clinicians, managers and academics
• Excellent presentation skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead and manage staff
• Excellent teamwork development and facilitation skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to assimilate information, e.g. national guidelines, clinical governance, interpret and provide advice on best practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook software, design and project management tools, and use of virtual platforms such as zoom and MS Teams
• Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of health inequalities and how these impact on life chances and patient outcomes
• Knowledge of a range of knowledge mobilisation methods and approaches
• Knowledge of project management methods

Desirable

• Knowledge of research methods

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a health-related or science field
• Specialist research translation or knowledge mobilisation knowledge or experience to Masters level equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Registered healthcare professional
• Management or project management qualification

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

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