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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-C-HQ-C-0002 Vacancy ID: 7154990

Research Director

Closed for applications on: 19-May-2025 00:03

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 19-May-2025 00:03

Location

Site: Noclor Research Office
Address: Regis Road
Town: London
Postcode: NW5 3EG
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 16 hours per week (equivalent of 4 Sessions/PA's per week)

Salary

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Salary based on the grade of role offered (Band 9 or Consultant)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 9 / YC72)

Specialty

Main area: Research

Interview date: 02/06/2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and implement a refreshed research strategy aligning with CNWL, other NWL community and mental health Trusts and ICS priorities.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in research, targeting underserved populations.
• Drive a culture of celebrating and sharing research achievements, raising the trust’s profile in the wider healthcare and academic community.

Research Collaboration and Partnerships:
• Strengthen partnerships with academic institutions and industry to co-develop innovative research.
• Optimise commercial innovations.
• Represent the Trusts at national forums, advocating for research and influencing policy development.
• Develop strategic research partnerships aligned with organisational priorities, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and positioning the Trust as a centre for healthcare research excellence.
• Build relationships with local authorities and community organisations to support research addressing wider determinants of health

Operational Oversight:
• In conjunction with the Director of NOCLOR oversee delivery of the research portfolios, ensuring high governance standards, ensuring all clinical trials and studies comply with the regulatory and legal framework and are reported through the relevant agencies, sponsor and host organisations within required timelines.
• Ensure research infrastructure integrates findings into clinical practice seamlessly.
• In collaboration with the service director (R+D), ensure that the research team maximises its contribution to providing effective and efficient services within the Trust.
• Support effective academic appraisals and personal development plans for academic staff in line with best practice across the trust and using these and other tools to develop them to their full potential and the benefit of the Trust.

Academic Leadership and Support:
• Provide expert academic advice and mentorship to clinical staff on research methodology, design, and proposal development.
• Establish formal and informal mechanisms to support clinicians in writing competitive grant applications and research proposals.

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI):
• Embed patient, carer, and public involvement throughout the research process.
• Lead initiatives to ensure inclusivity in research design and access.
Performance and Financial Management
• Oversee financial management of research funding, ensuring efficiency and value.
• Maximise research income from external funding sources, enabling the Trust to maximise the number of trials and patients recruited and also the income associated with internal metrics to ensure rapid trial set up and starting, minimise costs and inefficiencies.
• Monitor performance metrics to demonstrate measurable improvements.

Capacity Building:
• Foster a culture of research excellence through mentoring and training.
• Strengthen the use of advanced analytics and digital tools for research.
• Manage, motivate and develop staff within the Research Team to ensure that they are able to deliver their responsibilities.

Other Responsibilities:
• Oversight of all committees related to research performance at CNWL, including chairing Research Committee/forum.
• Provide an annual report to the Trust Board on research performance, impact, and future directions.
• Lead the development of the Trust's research brand and communication strategy.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., research, health policy, management).

Desirable criteria

• PhD or equivalent research experience is desirable.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Leadership

Essential criteria

• Proven senior leadership in health research, including strategy development and implementation.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate abilities to meet Trust Values

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK research governance and funding pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across academia, healthcare, and industry.
• Experience addressing health inequalities through research.
• A comprehensive knowledge of research governance, ethics and clinical trial management.