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Job summary

Main area
Nursing, Midwifery, NMAHPS
Grade
Band 8d
Contract
18 months (Fixed term / Secondment for 18 months until 31st August 2027 due to secondment cover.)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
070-NMR107-0725
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cardiff
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£92,713 - £106,919 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Powys Teaching Health Board logo

National Head of Research Delivery NMAHPs

Band 8d

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

 

Job overview

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as the National Head of Research Delivery NMAHPs (up to 0.6 WTE).

 

This will be a fixed term / secondment for 18 months until the 31st August 2027.

 

The Head of Research Delivery - NMAHPs is a highly visible role leading, driving the agenda for excellence in research delivery across Wales.

 

The role provides expert, professional knowledge and advice to Health and Care Research Wales in the development and implementation of national and local research and development (R&D) strategy in line with Welsh Government policy.

 

The post holder will be a registered nurse, midwife, allied health professional or health care scientist, with a proven track record in research delivery in health and social care and particularly NHS environments. You will need to be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills, and a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the service.

 

The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING AS A  SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN  PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER  PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

 

Main duties of the job

Provide national, professional leadership for Health and Care Research Wales funded (wholly or part) registered nurses and midwives, and allied health professionals and the advancement of these professions within Health and Care Research Wales.

Contribute to the development and delivery of education and training to research delivery professionals and develops national standards and  competencies for health and social care research delivery in Wales to ensure clinical and service excellence across health and social care settings and organisations.

Resolve systematic barriers to the delivery of health and social care research.

Represent Health and Care Research Wales in national, UK and international planning and debate on associated topics including NHS and social care service strategy, research and development funding, trial development and management and research infrastructure development. 

Working for our organisation

This is a national role within Health and Care Research Wales. The post is hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.

 

Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.

 

Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government’s overarching goal which is to ensure that today’s research makes a difference to tomorrow’s care.

 

Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales, ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse / Midwife / Allied Health Care Professional
  • PhD or equivalent
  • Research and/or Management qualification or equivalent experience
  • Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, the planning, co-ordination and conduct of Health and Social Care research and research services delivery and related workforce development
  • Advanced theoretical and clinical knowledge in own profession

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of professional leadership at Board level or equivalent
  • Proven track record and experience in the field of clinical research delivery at a senior level
  • Experience of research delivery in a wide variety of contexts including primary and community and secondary care
  • Knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of clinical data management, particularly confidentiality
  • Detailed knowledge of national research policy and current issues in NHS Wales services delivery
  • Experience in financial and project management
  • Detailed knowledge of the Regulatory requirements governing clinical research
  • Experience and ability to plan strategically
  • Previous experience of management of staff, recruitment & selection, capability, disciplinary, mentoring and governance
  • Experience of working within the National Health Service
  • Experience of team building, coaching and other management / leadership techniques

Aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Ability to provide strategic leadership for a service or organisation
  • Ability to influence and develop teams for service improvement
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and sectors
  • Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines
  • Skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports
  • IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office applications
  • Able to analyse and present highly complex data, in a range of formats to a variety of audiences
  • Flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills, management of change and a desire to develop knowledge
  • Knowledge and experience of latest legislation in Team management and organisation; research management and governance and GCP; NHS Structures and organisation
  • Attention to detail

Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate Values of the organisation

Other

Essential criteria
  • Self-starter
  • Able to prioritise work, manage time effectively and deliver results on time
  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated and able to inspire and motivate others
  • Available and willing to travel regularly to locations in Wales and the UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Williams
Job title
Director of Support and Delivery
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920 230 457
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