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Job summary

Main area
Research Delivery
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
001-NMR220-1025
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Universtiy Hospital of Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£65,424 - £76,021 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/11/2025 23:59

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Deputy Head of Research Delivery

Band 8b

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

 


 

Job overview

Health and Care Research Wales (HCRW) is a research infrastructure funded by the Division of Research & Development, Welsh Government.  The overarching vision of Health and Care Research Wales is to be internationally recognised for its excellent health and social care research that has a positive impact on the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people in Wales. 

The R&D Research Delivery Team is led by the R&D Director and Senior Management Team to provide support in the delivery of high-quality health research at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Part of this service includes a NHS research delivery team employed by NHS organisations to support the delivery of high-quality health and social care studies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Nurse with extensive experience in research and management. The Deputy Head of Research Delivery will work closely with the Head of Research Delivery, the Director of R&D and R&D Manager (Senior Management Team) to advise and support the Executive Board in all matters and decisions relating to Research and Development. As part of the Senior Management team the post holder will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of research activity within the UHB contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB and specifically leading on Research Delivery performance across the UHB

Main duties of the job

·         The Deputy Head of Research Delivery will work closely with the Head of Research Delivery, the Director of R&D and R&D Manager (Senior Management Team) to advise and support the Executive Board in all matters and decisions relating to Research and Development.

·         As part of the Senior Management team the post holder will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of research activity within the UHB and ensuring that robust management and assurance processes are in place to meet legislative and regulatory requirements.

·         As part of the Research and Development team the post holder will contribute to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the UHB contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifcations

Essential criteria
  • Educated to MSc level or equivalent experience
  • Registered Nurse
  • Project Management Qualification or significant experience in managing complex and large projects/programmes.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • An experienced manager with significant experience in the management of multidisciplinary staff & experience of research management at a senior level.
  • Detailed knowledge of, and experience in planning coordination and conduct of research studies.
  • Extensive experience of professional leadership, both strategic and operational, including experience of leadership in organisational change.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience and understanding of proven implementation of research and improvement methodologies.
  • Demonstrable understanding of the professional, statutory and performance requirements under which CVUHB operates.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to build and motivate high performing teams, mobilising individuals and teams around shared goals.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sara Shankland
Job title
Head of Research Delivery
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920 745053
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