Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, dynamic and highly motivated Health, Care & Scientific Professional (HCSP) to lead research engagement, capacity and capability initiatives across the Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) HCSP workforce.

RPH aspires to be a research-rich environment where high-quality research informs person-centred, safe and clinically effective care. The post holder will support HCSPs to develop the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to embed research and evidence-based practice within their roles, and to develop, lead and apply research that improves patient care and health outcomes.

The post holder will champion HCSP research, ensuring the contribution of HCSPs is visible, valued and supported across the Trust. They will also act as an ambassador for RPH research within the region and wider HCSP community.

RPH is committed to developing diverse and rewarding research careers for HCSPs, nurturing future research leaders and becoming recognised for its support of Clinical Academic Careers.

We are looking for someone who will embrace the opportunity to work across all areas of the Trust alongside the Research & Development Department.

The post is advertised as a 24-month full-time position; however, part-time and job-share arrangements will be considered.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide visible research leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of research activity across Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH). They will build regional and wider networks to identify and share best practice and act as an ambassador for Health, Care & Scientific Professional (HCSP) research.

They will lead the development of research capacity and capability across the RPH HCSP workforce, enabling innovative research that improves patient care. The post holder will deliver the vision and priorities of the Trust's HCSP Research Strategy and provide support to Nurses, Clinical Scientists, Pharmacists and Allied Health Professionals working within the research environment.

Working closely with the Research & Development Directorate and Chief Nurse Office, they will deliver programmes aligned with the NHS CNO England Professional Strategy 2026 and Research Matters Guide, under the strategic direction of the CNO Office Research Portfolio Lead.

The post holder will also be responsible for planning, developing and managing the Trust-wide 'New to Research' training programme, supporting HCSPs to build research skills, confidence and capability.

About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC or HCSPC registered
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Masters level qualification related to the role. GCP qualification
• Teaching qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of working at pre-doctoral/doctoral level.
• Evidence of publication in research journal, poster presentation

Experience
Essential

• Significant relevant research experience in healthcare.
• Clinical credibility within own fields and experience of aligning research to clinical practice
• Experience of formal/informal teaching
• Experience of managing research portfolio as part of role
• Experience of mentoring/supervising other clinical staff
• Understanding of evidence-based practice, evidence-based reviews and research design
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and relevant Research Governance legislation & regulations
• Understanding of the requirements of Good Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of health research methodologies
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to workload and service needs.
• Evidence of teaching to a variety of stakeholders, both at pre and post graduate levels
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills
• Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly
• Competent in the use of standard PC packages (Windows, MS Excel, etc)

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking work in a corporate role related to research
• Experience of leading a team

Additional Criteria
Essential

• As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).