Research Delivery Business Manager

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Research Department at Dorset County Hospital is looking for an experienced line manager and/or supervisor with a goal of developing their skills in business and budget management in a dynamic environment, supporting a department in the delivery of an innovative business plan which puts the Trust at the forefront of the UK research environment
The Research Department is going through a period of exciting change, with strategic goals of sustainability, growth and widening research participation and awareness in West Dorset, and is seeking a likeminded individual to help the teams achieve their goals. The ideal applicant will have experience in line management and/or business management, whether inside or outside Research/the NHS. Most crucial is that the ideal applicant be driven to learn and take on new challenges, and applicants experience in one of these key areas with a drive to develop their skills in the other will be considered.
The role will be responsible for the line management of a team of 7 experienced research project managers covering research portfolios supporting a team of clinical delivery staff, including supporting their learning and development and other line management activity.
The role will be responsible for taking forwards a Business Development Plan, with the support & oversight of the Senior Leadership Team, to realize the department’s strategic goals of financial sustainability.
The Research Department consists of 7 Research Project Managers (RPMs) supporting a team of Research Nurses, Midwives & Paramedics (NMPs) across a diverse range of portfolios.
The Senior Leadership Team consists of a joint Head of Research & Clinical Lead, a Research Pharmacy Lead, a Research Governance & Quality Lead & a Deputy Clinical Lead.
The team have a strong focus on achieving our strategic goals through joint working, supporting each other and our learning and development, and quality improvement. We are passionate about helping our staff achieve more, and our department grow, and looking forward to another individual passionate about being a part of new developments joining our team.
Please see attached job description for a full overview of all job requirements and for further information contact Anthony Homer, Research Governance & Quality Lead or Sarah Doyle, joint Head of Research & Clinical Lead, via the contact details provided

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