Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £47,810 - £50,273 Pro Rota Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2025 23:59
Research Lead - Allied Health Professionals
Band 7
Job overview
The post holder will work with the corporate research and innovation team in managing and coordinating research activity across AHP services at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Working under the direction of the Director of AHPs they will be responsible for leading AHPs in the development of a training and education programme to support staff involved in research projects. The post holder will be required to possess a clear overview strategically and operationally to assist in the growth of research across AHP services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an AHP to support staff and embed an active research culture. This can be achieved by:
* Acting as the research link for AHPs
* Cascading and sharing information, updates and opportunities related to clinical research and clinical academic schemes with colleagues
* Providing a monthly research update to the AHP Service Heads
* Dedicating time to promoting clinical research and clinical academic schemes across AHP services
* Leading / chairing the AHP Research group and toe-in-the-water research clinics
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
* Provide evidence of continuous professional development
* Numerate and literate with good IT skills competent
* Possess or be working towards an MSc in Clinical Research or health/biological related subject.
* Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines
Knowledge & Experience
* Senior AHP with post registration experience in chosen specialty.
* Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship specifically in relation a research context
* Evidence of involvement in clinical governance agenda
* Experience of directly undertaking a range of research within an NHS organisation
* Committed to quality improvement
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Passionate about research
* Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
* Skills in managing projects and experience of presenting information to colleagues
* Ability to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
* Ability to articulate the vision of the department
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* Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
* We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
* The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
* All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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