The purpose of this role is to provide project management expertise to the development of innovation projects across the D4D consortium and theme management expertise to ensure theme delivery against agreed milestones, deliverables and objectives. The postholder will work within a team to ensure maximum operational efficiency in the selection and execution of high impact research and innovation projects.
Work closely with the Head of Operations to identify and develop projects in accordance with the overarching aims of D4D
Liaise closely with the D4D Theme Leads and Project Leads to ensure effective execution and delivery of projects
Work with patients and the public to shape our aim to establish D4D as a national exemplar for meaningful public partnerships and embed research inclusion in HealthTech research and innovation
Provide Project Management support for the implementation of an ongoing operational management of the D4D portfolio, including tracking deliverables and managing timelines
Support engagement with relevant external stakeholders and partners specific to Theme based objectives
Support the development and maintenance of Theme specific resources, tools and databases across D4D
Monitor and report on Theme based objectives, provide regular updates to the Theme Leads and D4Ds Leadership Team
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of eighteen (18) months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
D4D is an externally funded national NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in long-term conditions. It is a national resource established to address areas of unmet clinical need with a mission to 'Deliver innovative medical devices to support patients with long term conditions, which preserve their dignity and independence.'
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
