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Job overview
As Research Delivery Practice Educator for the NIHR South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network (SWC RRDN), you will provide support to the Workforce and People Senior Manager delivering research delivery clinical skills learning and development opportunities. This role will work with the Clinical Education team at UHBW and the RRDN Agile Research Delivery team to ensure that our research delivery clinical skills training offering is aligned, responsive, and fit for purpose. The Research Delivery Practice Educator will be involved in supporting RRDN’s wider learning offer to the region and will play an important role in ensuring that the RRDN Agile Research Delivery Team is trained and competent.
As an organisation we recognise the value of work-life balance. Our team currently works in a hybrid way, with at least 40% of time face-to-face, this may vary depending on team and organisational need. As this role will be responsible for the delivery of learning using a blend of delivery methods, there may be a requirement to be on site at a variety of locations across our regional geography.
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Main duties of the job
Provide subject matter expertise as appropriate in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality, effective clinical learning and development
Lead and effectively manage the provision of research delivery practice education and clinical skills improvement to ensure capability of the Agile Research Delivery Team
Liaise with the Workforce and People Senior Manager to proactively inform the RDN understanding of regional workforce needs and actively contribute to the design and delivery of solutions
Provide highly specialist advice on all aspects of the research process and research delivery practice, including expectations of clinical skills and required competencies across research delivery settings
Work closely with the Agile Research Delivery Team to contribute to the assessment of new projects with special consideration to education and training needs
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of teaching and mentorship
* Highly developed specialist knowledge and extensive experience on all aspects of the research process and research delivery practice, including expectations of clinical skills, Principal Investigator roles and required competencies across research delivery settings and on a wide variety of studies including all phases of Clinical Trials, CTIMP interventional/observational and commercial/non-commercial
* Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating effective learning interventions
* Expert knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance and related regulations
Qualifications and Education
* Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma or similar qualification, which signifies level 7 level of knowledge) in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
* Registered Nurse or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC HCPC)
* Evidence of on-going professional development (both in terms of meeting the CPD requirements of the relevant professional body and in respect of leading education interventions)
* Recognised teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
* High Level of IT competence including word processing, Microsoft Excel, Access and presentation packages
* Ability to present complex information is a way that is meaningful and understandable to a range of audiences
* Understanding of personal accountability
* Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads
* Ability to work independently with initiative and maintaining confidentiality
* Ability to work collaboratively across organisations and geographically dispersed teams
* High level of communication and interpersonal skills
* Leadership skills - evidence of ability to support / mentor / guide junior staff
* Enthusiastic and highly motivated
* Respectful of others
* Professional manner
* Resilient and calm under pressure
* Team player
* Facilitative, patient and helpful, to be a proactive role model
* Commitment to learning and a growth mindset
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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