Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Matron role. This leadership role will help promote research excellence within UHD and Dorset.



This role provides leadership for the clinical research delivery staff and our NIHR research portfolio. You will also provide support for our collaborative work with BU and our sponsored studies.



We are keen to increase research opportunities across UHD. This will be a key part of your role.



This role requires NMC Registration.

Base Location:

Across site - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital

Interview Date:

TBC



The post holder will be responsible for strategic decisions to improve and grow research services at UHD.



They provide clinical and professional leadership of the research delivery service and clinical research advice across the research department and UHD.



The post holder will champion research across UHD to all staff.



They will ensure quality research is delivered with national timeframes and targets.



They will ensure the safety of patients and support the review of risks and findings.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.



UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.



This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



Leading delivery of our NIHR portfolio research portfolio.



Advise on the delivery of research within UHD.

To lead, develop, and continuously improve research services within the Research & Development department, providing leadership and expertise to strategically influence and assure the provision of high quality, safe, and effective research delivery to nursing staff, patients and the public.



For further information please see job description and person specification