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We are looking for a motivated and dynamic
Head of Strategy, Research Engagement & Inclusion, a key leadership role within the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN).
The NIHR RDN Has 2 Primary Purposes
- to support the successful delivery of high-quality research, as an active partner in the research system
- to increase capacity and capability of the research infrastructure for the future
As a result, research will reach more people, address changing population needs, support the health and care system and the economy, and become a routine part of care.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development of regional strategic plans to deliver national research priorities, lead our engagement approach and be key to optimising inclusion for all. You'll accomplish this through effective leadership of a team spanning strategy, communications, and study participation.
The Head of Strategy, Research Engagement and Inclusion will have overall responsibility for coordinating and delivering regional responses to key RDN strategies, ensuring all engagement and inclusion opportunities are considered synergistically, supported and optimised for all stakeholders. This role will be pivotal in leading a consistent approach to engaging participants and communities with the vision of the RDN and providing intelligence to support the strategic development of RDN services. The Head of Strategy, Research Engagement and Inclusion will have the opportunity to work at national and supra regional level to ensure the function of a single RDN organisation in providing a consistent experience for stakeholders. This role will be pivotal in developing regional strategies to deliver key national research in health and care priorities and analysing data underpinning increased capacity and capability in research delivery, across all specialties and settings.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kelly Spencer Job title: RRDN Strategic Development Director Email address:
[email protected]
