Project Manager

Are you ready to help shape the future of primary care research? We're looking for a people-centred Research Project Manager to bring together YHN GP practices and the HDFT Research & Innovation team to create a new, integrated model for delivering research across our area. In this role, you'll map what's happening now, identify what needs to change, and help design a smarter, more streamlined approach to research delivery. You'll boost research activity, improve access to NIHR studies, and work directly with practices, partners and communities to champion the value of research in improving patient care. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation and making things happen, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact across the YHN and HDFT footprint. This is a part-time 15hrs per week (0.4WTE) role, Monday-Friday role with flexible working options., Project Management Conduct a structured scoping phase to: o Map current research activity, delivery models and best practice o Identify barriers including capacity, capability, governance and resources o Assess data flows and strengthen digital connectivity to improve participant identification, feasibility and study delivery o Establish a joint steering group to design and oversee a new integrated model o Capture patient and public perspectives through a joint involvement group Establish a joint steering group to support decision making, progress and a shared vision to inform a model for integrated research delivery. Lead consultations, produce reports, manage performance and maintain a detailed project plan. Develop a data sharing agreement, joint governance framework and streamlined systems to accelerate study setup. Activate rapid study setup using shared resources, equipment and training, supported by a GP-Trust information platform. Monitor and track new opportunities in primary care research that require either primary care or joint delivery across the HDFT / YHN footprint. Create a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboard, maintain risk and issue logs, ensuring clear governance reporting to organisations. Test the model in selected practices and scale across the federation if successful. Liaise with the HDFT R&I team and the NIHR RRDN regarding study approvals and primary care research processes.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.