Job summary We are looking to appoint a Strategy Project Facilitator to support the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) and the Regional RDN (RRDN) in the delivery of strategic projects.
These projects will optimise engagement and inclusion opportunities by engaging participants and communities as well as research Delivery Organisations.
Projects will be varied and ultimately feed into the RDN's aim of creating capacity and capability in research delivery, value for money and effective and sustainable improvements for both research participants and the research delivery workforce.The postholder will work with the Corporate Services Manager on performance improvement, project delivery, implementing plans and various other duties to as well as working with other relevant members of the RRDN, RDN and the national Coordinating Centre.The NIHR RDN will build on the successes of the NIHR Clinical Research Network supporting funded research across the health and care system for the benefit of patients and the health and care system.
The NIHR RDN is a new organisation with new structures and ways of working.
The East of England RRDN is hosted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and covers the East of England footprint.We know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation, such as creativity, innovation and compassion.
We are committed to being a Hospital for All, therefore we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH's workforce.
Main duties of the job Oversee the planning and organisation of the delivery and performance of the projects to agreed timescalesSupport new and innovative ways to increase research capacity and capabilityHelp with diagnosing complex issues by analysing information and data, proactively problem-solving and negotiating in order to develop a solution 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 CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description Job responsibilities Coordinate RRDN annual plans and reportsPlan, manage, adjust and deliver a broad range of complex and challenging objectives within allocated projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals, and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlinesSupport regional implementation plans for the delivery of national strategiesSupport the embedding of a consistent approach to inclusion throughout the RDN servicesSupport new and innovative ways to increase research capacity and capabilitySupport the gathering of intelligence feeding into the national system via the Strategic Development DirectorContribute effectively to the development and implementation of strategies and systems for quality assurance, providing feedback, development and support as necessary, including supporting the delivery of RDN strategies for PPIE and NIHR InclusionProvide support for the design and maintenance of stakeholder mapping intelligenceOversee the planning and organisation of the delivery and performance of the projects to agreed (tight) timescalesPlanning that includes task identification, duration, resource requirement and determination of critical path to determine the projects Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3543 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer).
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