Job Summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
The role involves leading a team of multi professionals to deliver National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings. As team manager you will be responsible for a team of regionally based, flexible, multi‑disciplinary staff who can be deployed to support the delivery of NIHR RDN portfolio studies across a range of health and care specialties and settings.
As team leader you will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the NIHR RDN portfolio that reflects the community, with a focus on the health and social care issues of the population within the region. This post has a dual function and the post holder will either manage and lead research delivery and/or research support for wider care settings dependent upon regional need. This will include delegation, supervision, provision of education and support, appraisals.
The role will work alongside different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research and will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team. The post holder will work closely with the Agile Research Delivery Team Manager(s) and be accountable to the Agile Research Delivery Team Senior Manager.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will provide operational management and leadership for a team of regionally based, flexible, multi‑disciplinary staff who can be deployed to support the delivery of NIHR RDN portfolio studies across a range of health and care specialties and settings. As team manager, the post holder will take management and leadership responsibility for either the research delivery team or research support in wider care settings team.
* Working closely with the RRDN team and specifically the Agile Research Delivery Team Senior Manager, provide management of local feasibility assessments and reviews for studies, including identifying potential sites/investigators that could conduct the study, assessing the available research resources including skills, facilities and equipment and provide robust recruitment goals.
* Working closely with the stakeholders and senior leaders across settings to ensure effective and efficient deployment and management of Agile Research Delivery Team staff in their respective organisations.
* In collaboration with senior leadership, provide local RRDN consideration of geographical spread of the Agile Research Delivery Team to best ensure equity of access to the service and its benefits (use of geographical hubs across an RRDN region).
* The Agile Research Delivery Team Manager will provide all line management duties and performance related activities for those posts listed as direct reports, with adherence to host policies and procedures.
About Us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
* Date posted: 11 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 262-A-26-7777830
* Job locations: Reiver House, The Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working Scheme
* NHS Discounts*
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Excellent opportunities for development*
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
* Subject to eligibility
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS will be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction as follows:
* Standard Check: £28.00 (deducted from salary over a 4‑month period or one‑off payment)
* Enhanced Check: £56.00 (deducted from salary over a 4‑month period or one‑off payment)
Person Specification
Essential
* Educated to or working towards postgraduate degree level in science or health related discipline or in another field with experience of research trials or equivalent experience/training.
* Qualification (or working towards) in leadership and management.
* Effective leadership skills with experience of line management of staff, including appraisals, in a health or care setting.
* Significant knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations.
* Significant knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up and delivery of clinical research studies in a health and care setting.
* Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies or a customer focussed role.
* Understanding of personal accountability.
* Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres.
* Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications, MS Office and/or Google Hub applications.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and to motivate self and others.
* Ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management and delivery of research study(ies) including, where relevant, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the research study(ies).
* Ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships including with the public, research participants, carers and members of multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to travel for work.
* Team player.
* Adaptable/flexible approach to work.
* Integrity.
* Organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure.
* Desire to maintain competence level through continuous learning.
Desirable
* Where appropriate: Registered Nurse or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC / HCPC) or for CRPs on, or working towards accredited registration with the AHCS.
* Current driving licence.
Employer details
Employer name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Reiver House, The Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
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