Operational Manager - Integrated Research Programme

Together, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are leading an innovative programme of work to build a city-wide model for research delivery in Leeds to optimise research inclusion. Building on a joint acute and community research pilot project undertaken during 2024, this role will take the project to the next level. This will include designing and implementing a single model by which Leeds NHS providers can work collaboratively to deliver patient focused research across the city, regardless of location and organisational boundary. Initial focus areas will be Vaccines (supported by funding from the Vaccine Innovation Programme), Diabetes, Sexual Health and Respiratory Diseases., The post-holder will work across the Research and Innovation departments of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as well as collaborating with other partners in the city. They will have responsibility for oversight and delivery of the multiple workstreams that will be required to deliver on our joint vision. As the Operational Manager for the Integrated Research Programme, you will have excellent knowledge of research delivery and a proven track record of working with research partners and stakeholders. You will need an entrepreneurial mindset, be adept at problem solving and be a self-starter. The post is citywide, you will be required to travel across the city to leading meetings with key stakeholders and develop relationships with key leaders and supporting staff. The role is 37.5h over 5 days, we encourage the candidate to set priorities when needed and to support the programme. We encourage flexible working to ensure a good work life balance.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.