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Reference: 267-CS8297459
Job summary
Are you passionate about bridging the gap between clinical excellence and academic innovation?We are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to join our team as a Research delivery team leader. In this pivotal role, you will act as the vital link between Oxford Health and the University Department of Psychiatry, and the wider research community.
You won't just be managing a list of studies; you will be the engine driving our research growth and ensuring that the voices of patients and the public are at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
- Staff Management
- Policy/Strategy Responsibility
- Budget/Resource/Finance Management
- Records/Data Management
- To adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) E6(R3) Research Governance Framework, national and local practices and policies.
- Case/Patient Management
- Audit/Inspections
- Support the development and delivery of a comprehensive range of training and education opportunities for staff, service users, and students where required.
- To provide cross-cover, and work collaboratively, with other RDT Leads to deliver research and assist with clinical trials, as required by the needs of the organisation.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-CS8297459
Job locations
Warneford Hospital
Warneford Lane
Headington
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification (Masters) or equivalent professional qualification or experience
- Project Management qualifications or relevant experience
Desirable
- Higher degree with some health, or health research, component
Knowledge requirements
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of research methodologies.
- Knowledge of policy developments in NHS R&D
- Ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a range of tasks
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy developments in NHS R&D with particular reference to mental and community health care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing staff and budgets
- Experience in developing, implementing and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Experience of clinical research in a healthcare setting preferably, but not necessarily, mental health
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to meet the mobility requirements of the post, including travel across the whole of the OHFT and SC RRDN.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification (Masters) or equivalent professional qualification or experience
- Project Management qualifications or relevant experience
Desirable
- Higher degree with some health, or health research, component
Knowledge requirements
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of research methodologies.
- Knowledge of policy developments in NHS R&D
- Ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a range of tasks
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy developments in NHS R&D with particular reference to mental and community health care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing staff and budgets
- Experience in developing, implementing and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Experience of clinical research in a healthcare setting preferably, but not necessarily, mental health
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to meet the mobility requirements of the post, including travel across the whole of the OHFT and SC RRDN.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Warneford Hospital
Warneford Lane
Headington
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Warneford Hospital
Warneford Lane
Headington
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)