Job summary
The Academic Programme Manager will be a key senior member of the Infection Research Group (IRG) and will provide higher-level leadership and horizon scanning in supporting the further development of the IRG strategy over the next five years. The post holder will be based within the Dept. of Infection at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, part of the Humber Health Partnership, but will work collaboratively within local, regional and national health research economies, including with the universities of Hull and York, Hull York Medical School (HYMS), hospitals within the HYMS network, industry partners and others.
Main duties of the job
The Academic Programme Manager will work with all colleagues within the IRG, and the Dept. of Infection and across the healthcare system as required, to create a vibrant and sustainable IRG facilitating external income from commercial and other sources, including funders such as the NIHR and MRC. The Academic Programme Manager will oversee a portfolio of projects, coordinating and facilitating expansion of IRG activities and income, as well as overseeing key governance processes. It is anticipated, pending the outcomes of current funding applications, that in the first 12 months in post, the successful applicant would particularly focus on the following:o Lead on and ensure the IRG's adherence with the MHRA phase 1 trial accreditation scheme requirements (see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mhra-phase-i-accreditation-scheme).o Develop and implement an IRG crowd funding and philanthropic funding strategy
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Further specialist project management knowledge in an appropriately related subject area (e.g. nursing, pharmacy, other health or experience to master's level equivalent science, research, management, data analysis, etc.)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Management qualification and evidence of continued professional development
- Further relevant specialist knowledge or experience to Master's level or the equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a managerial role
- Ability to demonstrate substantial staff management and/or clinical leadership experience.
- Ability to demonstrate substantial project management / coordinator experience
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good computer skills
- Able to demonstrate effective and efficient project management and coordinator practice
Desirable
- Clinical or science research or related experience (e.g. university)
- Presentation/teaching experience
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Ability to demonstrate notable staff management and/or clinical leadership experience
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of working with industry / commercial organisations
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Experience of budget/ delegated budget management
- Excellent knowledge of current healthcare, research and innovation policies and targets
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Approachable manner
- Sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues
- Good analytical & judgment skills
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- Flexible and reliable
- Innovative
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously when required
- Ability to learn with active personal development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Infection Research Group, Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
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