Job summary

Virtual interviews will be held on 4th and 5th November

The post holder will be part of the Research and Development Directorate team based at New Cross Hospital and will be responsible for the successful management and completion of RWT led projects, and will act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the research governance for such projects.

The successful applicant will have an understanding of research and evaluation, be required to be flexible and have a wide range of transferable skills in order to co-ordinate projects including, but not limited to, the management of the projects and ensuring the requirements for research sponsorship are met.

There will be opportunities for hybrid working.

We thrive on diversity and believe it is a strength that drives innovation, ideas, and debate. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Together, we're building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and can thrive.

Whilst we embrace innovation and new ways of working, the use of AI tools in completing applications is monitored to ensure transparency and fairness.

You are permitted to use AI to assist with your application; however, you are required to declare its use. This allows us to understand how AI is being utilised and to maintain an equitable review process. Failure to disclose the use of AI tools may result in disqualification or further investigation into your application.

Main duties of the job

• Project Management.
• Data entry and collation of information.
• Preparing documents.
• Supporting sponsorship process.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

225-CORP-8257038

Job locations

New Cross hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should demonstrate excellent project management skills, be an effective leader and mentor and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. They will ensure that the R&D Directorate provides a high-quality service in line with continuous improvement methodologies, in order to ensure effective delivery of the business support operations of the R&D Directorate. The post holder will be required to make informed decisions and solve issues within area of responsibility, guide others in making informed decisions and ensure that agreed targets are met in accordance with departmental, Trust and national standards, policies, procedures and local objectives. A high degree of initiative will be essential.

Key Working Relationships:

• R&D Sponsorship Team and Trust R&D Directorate
• RedCaP or other database teams
• RDN West Midlands
• West Midlands wide research community
• National and International research community
• External research sponsors and funders
• Affiliated organisations where required: University Partners, CCGs, LATS, Community Trusts

Please see the attached JD for the full description

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder should demonstrate excellent project management skills, be an effective leader and mentor and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. They will ensure that the R&D Directorate provides a high-quality service in line with continuous improvement methodologies, in order to ensure effective delivery of the business support operations of the R&D Directorate. The post holder will be required to make informed decisions and solve issues within area of responsibility, guide others in making informed decisions and ensure that agreed targets are met in accordance with departmental, Trust and national standards, policies, procedures and local objectives. A high degree of initiative will be essential. Key Working Relationships: R&D Sponsorship Team and Trust R&D Directorate RedCaP or other database teams RDN West Midlands West Midlands wide research community National and International research community External research sponsors and funders Affiliated organisations where required: University Partners, CCGs, LATS, Community Trusts Please see the attached JD for the full description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant first degree or equivalent project management experience
• Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience
• Good standard of education to minimum of GCSE (English at grade C or above)

Desirable

• Recognised project management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in NHS or similar organisation in a project management capacity; developing and reporting on project plans, issues logs and action plans
• Proven record of planning, organisational and administration skills
• Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively
• Proven record of planning, organisational and admin skills
• Management of multiple projects

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant first degree or equivalent project management experience Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience Good standard of education to minimum of GCSE (English at grade C or above) Desirable Recognised project management qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in NHS or similar organisation in a project management capacity; developing and reporting on project plans, issues logs and action plans Proven record of planning, organisational and administration skills Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively Proven record of planning, organisational and admin skills Management of multiple projects

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)