Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of mental health services or research as a service user or carer, or as an advocate or representative of service users and carers.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent non-verbal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, manage & prioritise workload effectively.

Knowledge

Essential

• A good understanding of how service user involvement and co-production works in practice

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys House

Leeds

LS7 3JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, and person specification in the attached Job Description. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• In-depth practical experience or formal training in any relevant or adjacent delivery discipline (e.g. user-centred design, software development, delivery management, project management) OR completed study at postgraduate level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Practioner level knowledge of the product lifecycle and how products in different stages of it benefit from different design and development approaches.
• Working level knowledge of a variety of techniques for idea generation, backlog prioritisation, gathering and analysing user or stakeholder feedback, and understanding service metrics and analytics.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Practitioner level skills and experience in working with teams and stakeholders to define user stories with suitable acceptance criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and associated performance metrics and measures.
• Working level skills and experience in determining relevant objectives, key results and performance indicators for a product or service to helps delivery partners, stakeholders and management to ensure the best strategic decisions are made.
• Working level skills and experience in fostering collaboration within and between diverse multidisciplinary service or product delivery teams (e.g. containing a mix of developers, designers, user researchers and other experts).

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

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, and person specification in the attached Job Description. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• In-depth practical experience or formal training in any relevant or adjacent delivery discipline (e.g. user-centred design, software development, delivery management, project management) OR completed study at postgraduate level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Practioner level knowledge of the product lifecycle and how products in different stages of it benefit from different design and development approaches.
• Working level knowledge of a variety of techniques for idea generation, backlog prioritisation, gathering and analysing user or stakeholder feedback, and understanding service metrics and analytics.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Practitioner level skills and experience in working with teams and stakeholders to define user stories with suitable acceptance criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and associated performance metrics and measures.
• Working level skills and experience in determining relevant objectives, key results and performance indicators for a product or service to helps delivery partners, stakeholders and management to ensure the best strategic decisions are made.
• Working level skills and experience in fostering collaboration within and between diverse multidisciplinary service or product delivery teams (e.g. containing a mix of developers, designers, user researchers and other experts).

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

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include (though not limited to) Venepuncture Blood processing ECGs Recruiting patients Collecting/entering data Contacting patients/arranging taxisTraining will be provided as necessary.

For further enquires please contact Senior Research Nurse Tanya Ingram/ Research Nurse Daniel Rowlandson Telephone number 0151 529 3105/5939 [email protected] [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 in relevant subject or equivalent

Desirable

• A typing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Keyboard/Word Processing
• Spreadsheets/databases

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Health Care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Hospital information systems

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to use tact and a sensitive approach to patients and relatives

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include (though not limited to) Venepuncture Blood processing ECGs Recruiting patients Collecting/entering data Contacting patients/arranging taxisTraining will be provided as necessary.

For further enquires please contact Research Nurse Sarah Fern Telephone number 0151 529 5889 [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 in relevant subject or equivalent
• A typing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Keyboard/Word Processing
• Spreadsheets/databases

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Health Care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Hospital information systems

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to use tact and a sensitive approach to patients and relatives

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are keen to encourage creativity and staff development and regular, supportive clinical supervision and line-management will be provided.

Please read the Job Description and Key Local Information for further details on the role and projects. Please note that the JD / PS are related to generic Assistant Psychologist roles. The roles advertised here are more specialised and relate to service evaluation projects. As such, there is limited opportunity for clinical work with service users beyond the data collection / interviews required for evaluation. The Key Local Information document provides more detail about these specialised roles.

If you have any questions about this post or the service, please do contact us via the contact details provided below.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Honours Degree in Psychology
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Additional training in a psychological area of interest

Experience

Essential

• Experience of or interest in conducting research and service evaluations
• Experience in conducting interviews with staff and or patients
• Audit & research experience
• Experience of working with statistical packages

Desirable

• Interest in working within complex mental health care
• Experience of working face to face with people presenting with mental health difficulties

Skills

Essential

• Good communication (IT, verbal, written)
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Self awareness, emotional resilience, empathy

Desirable

• Ability to travel to different locations

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bybrook Lodge, Blackberry Hill Hospital

Manor Road, Fishponds

Bristol

BS162EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

ee attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology o Entitlement to graduate basis for chartership membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with neurological and/or mental health problems and/or other relevant health disabilities o Experience of working as an assistant psychologist / research assistant or equivalent o Experience of working independently and liaising with other healthcare workers

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients in an Acute hospital setting

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.o Knowledge of neuropsychological issues and assessmento Knowledge of abnormal psychology and CBT

Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotiveo Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in an appropriate way o Ability to produce reports under supervision to a high standardo An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health and/or a neuropsychology service context

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide specialist, psychologically-informed consultancy to prison and probation colleagues with a focus on risk-management and safeguarding.
• To liaise with a variety of professionals to facilitate access for this under-served population to relevant statutory and non-statutory support services.
• To support women presenting with a range of difficulties including personality disorder, complex PTSD, addiction, self-harm, challenging behaviour, sexual trauma and repeat victimisation.
• To promote inter-agency working, identifying and highlighting systemic obstacles to pathway progression.
• To co-facilitate relevant teaching and training to NHS and other organisations.

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

Question 1

Essential

• This role is responsible for supporting women with complex mental health and personality difficulties as they transition from custody into the community. Please describe a specific example where you have coordinated care across multiple organisations during a complex transition.

Question 2

Essential

• Describe a time when you worked with a woman with complex trauma, personality difficulties or multiple and complex needs whose engagement with services was challenging. Explain: How you formulated the difficulties presented? How you adapted your approach to remain trauma-informed? How you built and maintained a therapeutic relationship the impact your intervention had.

Question 3

Essential

• The successful candidate will work closely with prisons, probation, Approved Premises, NHS services and voluntary organisations to improve outcomes for women. Tell us about a time you successfully influenced professionals from different organisations to improve a person's care or reduce barriers between services.

Question 4

Essential

• Women supported by this service often present with significant mental health needs, trauma histories, offending behaviour and complex risks. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult clinical or professional decision involving competing priorities such as engagement, safeguarding, public protection or risk management.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Manzil Resource Centre

Oxford

OX4 1XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This 3-year post offers the candidate an unparalleled opportunity for training in cardiovascular clinical trials, cardiac imaging and the management of patients with cardiomyopathy.

The research focuses on the academic strengths of the College and the world-leading expertise in dilated cardiomyopathy and clinical trial methodology. The post will facilitate early career success by placing a talented individual within a highly supportive environment and providing them with clinical research experience under expert supervision and mentorship.

This job is aimed at individuals with a track record in clinical cardiology and research and wish to receive further clinical training in cardiomyopathy and clinical trials.

The successful applicant will coordinate a fully-funded clinical study in dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure looking at the natural history of disease and aiming to develop a novel patient reported outcome meausre.

The applicant will be trained in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials by the expert team of investigators and mentors. They may also have the opportunity to be trained if CMR.

They will be encouraged to undertake a post-graduate research degree and be provided with the necessary support and mentorship.

Key benefits of the Imperial scheme include:

• The successful candidate will work alongside a team of senior investigators with an established track record in research.
• Research supervision and mentorship by experienced researchers.
• Dedicated supervision.
• Mentoring from an established clinical academic who is independent from the Fellows training environment.
• Regular research meetings with the primary supervisor.
• Broad skills training and development opportunities provided by the Imperial College LondonGraduate School.
• Regular input and guidance from our dedicated Clinical PhD Programme Committee.
• Dedicated scheme support from the Imperial Clinical Academic Training Office (CATO.)

Key Responsibilities

Research:

• To work with the principal investigators to screen and enrol participants, carry out baseline and follow-up visits, supervise scans and collect and record data in an accurate and systematic way.
• To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients.
• To complete and comply with reporting and progress requirements.
• To work with the principal investigators to complete and update applications and reports to appropriate regulatory and ethical bodies.
• To work with colleagues to complete trial data analysis in a robust and scientific manner.
• To present findings to colleagues at internal and external meetings (travelling within the UK and abroad).
• To draft publications for submission to peer reviewed journals.
• The post holder will be responsible for accurate record keeping and documentation of results, and for preparing research reports and papers arising from his/her research.
• To contribute to the drafting of grant applications.
• To develop research collaborations within the College and the wider community.
• To promote the reputation of the NHLI and Faculty of Medicine and related research centres and groups.

Committees and Meetings:

• To attend meetings and report progress on the project, (written and oral) both within the College and externally.

Clinical:

• To receive training in the care of patients with cardiomyopathy. The fellow will have the opportunity to attend clinics if desired and research commitments allow.

Other:

• To undertake any necessary training and/or development.
• The post holder will contribute to teaching medical students.
• To undertake any necessary training and/or development.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the principal investigator.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to the intellectual activities of their host department and to keep up to date with scientific advances in the field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical qualification: MBBS, MMBCh or equivalent.
• Advanced life support (ALS).
• Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration (or eligible for full registration).

Desirable

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent.
• Desire to undertake postgraduate research degree .

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of outstanding academic and/or outstanding research achievements e.g. degrees, presentations at meetings, publications, awards and prizes. The evidence must demonstrate the potential to achieve the highest standards of scientific research and maintain an independent, high-profile academic research career.
• Evidence of participation in research e.g. clinical audit, clinical protocols; clinical.
• guidelines; clinical service quality improvement initiatives; experience during student electives, intercalated degrees and academic clinical fellowships
• Hold a current fitness to practice certificate, registration with licence to practice (or equivalent) from the relevant regulatory authority
• Hold a current medical indemnity policy that is valid where the training will occur
• Relevant experience of practice in clinical medicine

Desirable

• Previous experience of clinical trials.

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

Imperial College London

Address

Sydney St, London

London

SW3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term roles are also open to applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis.

Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their line manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role is in the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of teams that work together, across the HRA and across the UK research landscape to provide the appropriate approvals for health and care research in England and, in some cases, across the UK, and to coordinate and standardise research regulation policy and practice across the UK.

This directorate issues HRA Approval, provides the research ethics service in England, supports the Confidentiality Advisory Group advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent; and coordinates technical assurances for pharmacy and radiation. We lead work to refine and maintain the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience. We do this by working collaboratively with external partners and nearly 1000 committee volunteers to improve the research environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant portfolio of evidence/experience, with specialist knowledge of relevant procedures, demonstrating ability to work at this level in business or related fields. Commitment to maintaining and developing specialist knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD),

Desirable

• Project management qualification or portfolio of evidence demonstrating project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Current knowledge of UK ecosystem for health and social care research including Technical Assurances, HRA Approval and site set up requirements

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of having developed and delivered training

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Flexible working approach, willingness to travel to relevant meetings throughout the UK

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity, use negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to work well and communicate orally and in written communication with others at all levels

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement and management - including appropriate mode and pitch of communications at every stage

Desirable

• Significant delivery of change and ability to update effectively through reporting and verbal feedback/presentation

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including ability to interpret feedback, use it in planning and prepare updates

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Highly self-motivated, confident, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative. Adaptable to change with a commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a diplomatic and effective manner
• Excellent organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Nottingham

Seaton House, City Link

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of this role, and under the supervision of and as directed by Prof Nichola Cooper, the postholders responsibilities include;

Establish recruitment plans to clinical trials across the sector

Undertake the Associate PI scheme (https://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/clinical-research-courses-and-support/associate-principal-investigator-scheme)

Council patients on clinical trials

Present clinical trial updates at regional and national MDTs

Arrange teaching sessions on clinical trials across the network

Develop relevant research and clinical skills

Record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clear interpretation of results

Write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and to present at scientific meetings nationally and internationally

Contribute to teaching in the department

Join multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical governance activities and audit

Participate as part of the larger research group as required

Participate in departmental managerial activities as required

Compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000, COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the laboratory and all other relevant Imperial College policies, including Financial Regulations, the Equal Opportunities Policy, the Promoting Race Equality Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Information Systems Security Policy, and the Intellectual Property rights and Register of Interests Policies

To develop aims and objectives for a higher degree, to register and prepare grant submissions optional.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS Full GMC registration Advanced Life Support training completed within six months prior to appointment MRCP or MRCPCH
• Candidate needs to have haematology training (equivalent to ST4 or above)

Desirable

• Part 1 in MCRPath

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Career track in relevant specialty, i.e. Haematology Familiarity with the area of study of Haematology
• Proven experience in acute hospital setting Sound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical procedures

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to exercise initiative Ability to work constructively and effectively within a small team
• Ability to collaborate with and relate to others Ability to develop and apply new concepts
• Creative approach to problem-solving Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term roles are also open to applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis.

Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their line manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role is in the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of teams that work together, across the HRA and across the UK research landscape to provide the appropriate approvals for health and care research in England and, in some cases, across the UK, and to coordinate and standardise research regulation policy and practice across the UK.

This directorate issues HRA Approval, provides the research ethics service in England, supports the Confidentiality Advisory Group advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent; and coordinates technical assurances for pharmacy and radiation. We lead work to refine and maintain the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience. We do this by working collaboratively with external partners and nearly 1000 committee volunteers to improve the research environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant portfolio of evidence/experience, with specialist knowledge of relevant procedures, demonstrating ability to work at this level in business or related fields. Commitment to maintaining and developing specialist knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD),

Desirable

• Project management qualification or portfolio of evidence demonstrating project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Current knowledge of UK ecosystem for health and social care research including Technical Assurances, HRA Approval and site set up requirements

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of having developed and delivered training

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Flexible working approach, willingness to travel to relevant meetings throughout the UK

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity, use negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to work well and communicate orally and in written communication with others at all levels

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement and management - including appropriate mode and pitch of communications at every stage

Desirable

• Significant delivery of change and ability to update effectively through reporting and verbal feedback/presentation

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including ability to interpret feedback, use it in planning and prepare updates

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Highly self-motivated, confident, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative. Adaptable to change with a commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a diplomatic and effective manner
• Excellent organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Proven and demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary agile delivery team, through all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Experience

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience building robust, cross-browser and cross-device user interfaces.

Experience

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience in building accessible interfaces that work for as many users as possible, regardless of their needs.

Experience

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience of using testing frameworks to validate software solutions.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Proven and demonstrated experience of modern JavaScript, including libraries and frameworks such as ReactJS, NextJs, Vite, Nuqs

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

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

3rd Floor

3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term roles are also open to applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis.

Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their line manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role is in the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of teams that work together, across the HRA and across the UK research landscape to provide the appropriate approvals for health and care research in England and, in some cases, across the UK, and to coordinate and standardise research regulation policy and practice across the UK.

This directorate issues HRA Approval, provides the research ethics service in England, supports the Confidentiality Advisory Group advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent; and coordinates technical assurances for pharmacy and radiation. We lead work to refine and maintain the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience. We do this by working collaboratively with external partners and nearly 1000 committee volunteers to improve the research environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant portfolio of evidence/experience, with specialist knowledge of relevant procedures, demonstrating ability to work at this level in business or related fields. Commitment to maintaining and developing specialist knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD),

Desirable

• Project management qualification or portfolio of evidence demonstrating project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Current knowledge of UK ecosystem for health and social care research including Technical Assurances, HRA Approval and site set up requirements

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of having developed and delivered training

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Flexible working approach, willingness to travel to relevant meetings throughout the UK

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity, use negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to work well and communicate orally and in written communication with others at all levels

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement and management - including appropriate mode and pitch of communications at every stage

Desirable

• Significant delivery of change and ability to update effectively through reporting and verbal feedback/presentation

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including ability to interpret feedback, use it in planning and prepare updates

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Highly self-motivated, confident, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative. Adaptable to change with a commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a diplomatic and effective manner
• Excellent organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Degree or equivalent professional qualification, management qualification (e.g. or equivalent experience and Educated to a Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in healthcare data function
• *In-depth knowledge in data Research including experience and training plus further management knowledge to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent.
• *Experience of further professional development
• *Knowledge of Human Tissue Act, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Common law of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR acquired through degree or equivalent.
• *Evidence of relevant continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

• *Experience in technology, healthcare, and research innovation
• *Excellent working knowledge of MHRA
• *Experience in writing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• *Experience of an agile user centred approach to project management
• *Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to ensure project delivery.
• *Experience in understanding technical discussions and documentation including data and digital themes.
• *Experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• *Understanding of Research Data Governance process
• *Experience of working with public & private sector funding
• *Knowledge of Data science and data research within the NHS
• *Have demonstrable experience of understanding and implementing key legislation to practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR), ISO standards and Information Commissioners Office (ICO) guidance.
• *Hold extensive knowledge of NHS data and the use of it in terms of Governance practices

Desirable

• *Understanding of the needs of hospital staff, clinicians, and researchers.
• *Experience working with Commercial companies to service data requests
• *Experience of working in hospital setting

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines and prioritise workloads
• *Flexible approach to work with a strong motivation
• *Strong attention to detail
• *The post holder will be required to work flexibly for this post
• *May be required to work and travel across all UHB sites and externally as required by the role

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of time management and working flexibly
• Experience of working to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in applied health research
• Experience of undertaking literature reviews
• Experience of working in NHS environment

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Awareness and understanding of research processes
• An ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex / sensitive situations
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to work in a team

Desirable

• Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills
• Content development for social media content

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Desirable

• Understanding of ethics application procedures
• Understanding of NHS work environment

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree or health professional qualification*

Desirable

• Masters* or equivalent in a social science or a health-related subject.

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Institute for Health Research

Temple Bank House

Bradford

BD9 4LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification with significant practical laboratory experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• In depth knowledge of Haematology/Transfusion Science.
• High level of expertise in relevant specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
• High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques and environments.
• In depth understanding of the wider healthcare research community.
• Extensive experience in working in a research laboratory.
• Supervisory experience.
• To have successfully led and completed a major laboratory-based project.
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Cambridge Centre

Long Road

Cambridge

United Kingdom

CB2 0PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 5th October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree / PhD in bioinformatics, mathematics or an appropriate biological science or equivalent experience
• Postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics or an appropriate biological science or equivalent experience with skills in developing new workflows and pipelines

Desirable

• Completion of Health Education England's Scientist Training Programme in Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics or equivalent training programme
• HCPC clinical scientist registration or is working towards registration

Experience

Essential

• Has developed bioinformatics tools and/or resources
• Has implemented bioinformatics tools and/or resources
• Has experience of performing specialist analysis and interpretation of genomic data
• Has experience of performing bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data
• Has developed software using an object-oriented language such as Python Has developed relational databases with tools such as MySQL/MariaDB
• Has experience of using tools such as R and pandas to perform programmatic statistical analysis of genomic data
• Has experience of effective, structured project management

Desirable

• Has experience of working within a diagnostic genomic laboratory
• Has experience of specialist analysis and interpretation of genomic data in a healthcare setting
• Has experience of using automated, reproducible workflow management systems Has experience of performing bioinformatics analysis using cloud compute
• Has developed software collaboratively using a version control system such as git
• Has experience of clinical quality management systems
• Has used project management and team collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of human genetics and the effects of genetic variation
• Practical knowledge of programming and coding
• Practical knowledge of statistics for data analysis
• Knowledge of next generation sequencing technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of secondary bioinformatics analysis of data generated by next generation sequencing technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of tertiary bioinformatics analysis of data generated by next generation sequencing technologies
• Knowledge and awareness of the breadth of bioinformatics tools available for the analysis and interpretation of genomic data

Desirable

• Broad knowledge and in-depth understanding of how different types genetic variation can lead to various genetic rare diseases and cancer
• Knowledge of clinical requirements for bioinformatics applications used for diagnostic services
• Familiar with requirements for accreditation of bioinformatics processes to the ISO 15189 standard
• In-depth knowledge of best practice guidance for development and application of bioinformatics tools in clinical laboratories
• Applied knowledge of good management practices
• Knowledge of data security and information governance requirements for clinical data

Skills

Essential

• Write object-orientated code to a high standard
• Query databases programmatically
• Alignment of next generation sequencing data
• Variant calling from next generation sequencing data
• Programmatic annotation of variants
• Programmatic filtering and prioritisation of variants
• Assessment of impact and clinical interpretation of variants
• Optimise bioinformatics tools for application in local pipelines
• Develop new bioinformatics tools
• Analyse complex genomics data to answer clinical bioinformatics questions
• Organise and manage delivery of complex projects
• Maintain concentration and focus under pressure
• Provide leadership to peers
• Deliver training to colleagues
• Present complex scientific and clinical information to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Create and accurately follow documentation and SOPs