Overview
We’re looking for a people‑centred Research Project Manager to work with YHN GP practices and the HDFT Research & Innovation team to develop a new integrated model for delivering research. The role maps current practice, identifies change needs, designs an efficient delivery approach, and drives increased research activity across the YHN and HDFT footprint.
Key responsibilities
* Conduct a structured scoping phase to map current research activity, delivery models and best practice.
* Identify barriers, including capacity, capability, governance and resources.
* Assess data flows and strengthen digital connectivity to improve participant identification, feasibility and study delivery.
* Establish a joint steering group to design and oversee a new integrated model, and capture patient and public perspectives through a joint involvement group.
* Lead consultations, produce reports, manage performance and maintain a detailed project plan.
* Develop a data sharing agreement, joint governance framework and streamlined systems to accelerate study set‑up.
* Activate rapid study set‑up using shared resources, equipment and training, supported by a GP‑Trust information platform.
* Monitor and track new opportunities in primary care research that may require primary care or joint delivery across the HDFT/YHN footprint.
* Create a KPI dashboard, maintain risk and issue logs, and provide clear governance reporting.
* Test the model in selected practices and scale across the federation if successful.
* Liaise with the HDFT R&I team and the NIHR RRDN regarding study approvals and primary care research processes.
Working conditions
Part‑time 15 hours per week (0.4WTE), Monday‑Friday, with flexible working options.
Benefits
* Supportive culture allowing colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff recognition programmes including regular appraisals, Team of the Month awards and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee support and wellbeing benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track physiotherapy service.
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