Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest possible standard of food preparation and cooking.
• To comply with national nutritional policies and food hygiene standards.
• Providing and cooking fresh food for Patients, restaurant, of site offices and onsite nursery
• Working with the head chef to prepare daily specials
• Taking in part in food tasting and hygiene audits

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• City & Guilds 706/2 or NVQ 3 (food preparation) or equivalent experience.
• Hazard analysis training (HACCP) as part of advanced food hygiene controls
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification

Desirable

• Allergen qualification/training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Wide cooking methods

Desirable

• Experience in Large scale Catering/ working with Dietetics
• Understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the NHS kitchen

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the Development Manager and:

• Recognise subtle problems with interface design or performance and act appropriately to improve the condition, seeking validation of actions in advance as appropriate.
• Intuitively grasp familiar, stable interface performance situations.
• Respond to unfamiliar, undefined, unexpected, or unstable situations with the professionally prescribed standard response.
• Coach less experienced IT professionals.
• Perform other duties and undertake special projects as requested by the IT Manager.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Possess a degree including courses in system integration or systems analysis OR has acquired core interfacing skills and knowledge via extensive practical experience

Desirable

• MIRTH Connect certified

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Have experience of interface development and support: o Interfacing frameworks such as HL7, FHIR, XML, JSON, etc. o JavaScript development. o Interface design and documentation. o Interface testing. o Troubleshooting of errors and issue resolution

Desirable

• Have experience of interface development and support: o Interfacing frameworks such as HL7, FHIR, XML, JSON, etc. o JavaScript development. o Interface design and documentation. o Interface testing. o Troubleshooting of errors and issue resolution
• Experience with MIRTH appliance administration
• Experience of using Linux
• Experience of Cerner Millennium

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Have the ability to converse fluently, logically and confidently with a wide range of levels of staff
• Have effective organisational and coordination skills, combined with ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Have analytical skills including the ability to handle numerical data and statistics
• Have experience in project management techniques, ideally holding a recognised project management qualification

Desirable

• Have experience in project management techniques

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly.
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures
• To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care and report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse.
• Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
• Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
• Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department
• Assist with admin & clerical duties as required.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to maintain and improve knowledge, skills and competence to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Ability to meet basic care needs of patients.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control

Desirable

• Understanding of basic food hygiene concepts
• Understanding of basic safeguarding
• An understanding of working in the NHS

SKILLS

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to be responsible for own development, identifying training needs, set personal objectives and attend appropriate training as agreed by line manager.
• Ability to initiate emergency action when required e.g. Cardiac arrest, Fire.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities

Desirable

• Experience of caring in a health care setting

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience in care or domestic work
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills)

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assisting radiographers and radiologists in delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. This post will involve rotation around all areas of the imaging department in addition to off site imaging centres when required.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or functional skills Level 2 or equivalent
• 2 A-levels or NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare related subject or appropriate experience in a clinical healthcare environment

Desirable

• CARE Certificate.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience working within the NHS in a patient facing role
• Ability to work to agreed standards and protocols

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of health and safety policies
• Knowledge of local trust and directorate policies
• Experience in aseptic technique
• Moving and handling training

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience using NHS IT systems

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a team providing an efficient and effective clerical support service in Cellular Pathology. Clerical duties include but are not limited to filing of request forms, sending out reports by post, returning referred material to other hospitals trolley runs to transport material from the laboratory to the reporting Pathologists and handling telephone calls.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• RSA 2, NVQ 2, ICT, English and Maths GCSE grade 9 - 4 (A - C), or equivalent level of qualification / knowledge / experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of all office procedures

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of using APEX

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Communication skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Typing/keyboard skills
• IT skills - word processing, database management
• Confidentiality

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder is responsible for the operational management and organisation of the pharmacy clinical trials service within the hospital site(s) involved. Ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trials regulations, the research governance frameworks and other relevant guidelines and policies
• To develop, review and revise clinical trials documentation to be used in individual clinical trials within the hospital site(s) involved

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of GCP,GMP and its application
• Evidence of preparing worksheets/procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines
• Working knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation
• Evidence of professional CPD

Desirable

• Basic management skills
• Knowledge of unlicensed medicines and their handling

SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Excellent customer care
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience, some of which worked in hospital
• Experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment
• Practical experience of pharmacy aspects of clinical trials
• Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• Registered with GPhC

Desirable

• ICR certificate in Clinical research or similar post graduate qualification

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Interview Date: 7 October 2026
• 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

To contribute to the smooth delivery of the Community Paediatric Therapy Service at Regent Point through provision of appropriate administrative support to the team. To communicate with patients and relatives regarding appointments at the request of clinical staff and provide cover for the Administration Team Lead as required

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• English Language and Maths qualification to GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent level qualification / relevant experience
• NVQ III Certificate (e.g. Business Administration, Secretarial Support etc.) or equivalent level qualifications / relevant experience
• RSA III or equivalent
• High standard of word processing skills (e.g. OCR / RSA III or equivalent level qualification / experience)

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative/secretarial environment
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software packages (including databases and spreadsheets)

Desirable

• Working Knowledge of NHS Systems e.g. SystmOne
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Willing to undertake necessary/additional training
• SystmOne
• Previous NHS experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to work both as an individual and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to follow written procedures
• Able to use all office equipment e.g. photocopier//phone/scanner
• Excellent customer care skills
• Numerate and accurate
• Excellent time keeping skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Works well under pressure and able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Articulate

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 8a

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and organisational strategies within area of expertise
• Initiates, in collaboration with the line manager, the development and delivery of research and development activities for healthcare advancement

Band 7 - Salary £49,387- £56,515

• Perform a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals
• Be actively involved in research and development projects
• Supervise and train less experienced staff and trainees

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential

• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of diagnostic radiology including relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge of radiation safety, including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of radiation dosimetry
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good IT skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MPE or RPA for diagnostic radiology
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiations
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or Radiation Protection Adviser under national framework (or eligible to apply)
• Possession of full driving licence

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Certificate of competence as a Laser Protection Adviser
• Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser

Meets All Band 7 Criteria

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or working towards registration
• Possession of full UK-valid driving licence
• Good knowledge and experience of scientific method, data collection, and analysis of data using standard tools and software
• Knowledge of scientific theory, legislation, standards, guidance and safety principles relevant to working area
• Ability to interpret complex technical information & undertake complex calculation & data analysis
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently
• IT skills including use of databases & spreadsheets

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant quality assurance or calibration procedures
• Knowledge of functioning and safe use of the relevant clinical diagnostic equipment and test equipment
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The MR physics service also has strong links with the MR research group at the University of Newcastle, and you will be involved in collaboration with the group to further develop translational research activities, in addition to supporting clinical research within the Trust.

The role will involve visits to other NHS trusts around the region so requires a willingness to travel to other sites on a regular basis. This also means that there are opportunities to live not just within Newcastle itself, but anywhere in the wider North-East and North Cumbria region, from coastal Northumberland to the Pennines.

Please note that while our goal is to appoint an MR Clinical scientist with extensive experience in MR physics and proven leadership ability at Band 8b, exceptional candidates without the required experience to be appointed at 8b may be appointed at a Band 8a initially. Progression to Band 8b will require completion of competencies within a 1 3 year period. We therefore strongly encourage early and middle career MR clinical scientists to apply for this post.

Band 8b

• Responsible for the provision of one or more IPRS services, as detailed in role descriptor, to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and other customer Trusts in Northern England
• Provides professional leadership in area of expertise
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Develops implements and monitors clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise
• Initiates, develops and delivers research and development activities for healthcare advancement
• Manages a team of clinical scientists and technologists delivering the service
• Contributes to service and staff development throughout NMPCE

Band 8a - Salary £57,528 - £64,750

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and organisational strategies within area of expertise
• Initiates, in collaboration with the line manager, the development and delivery of research and development activities for healthcare advancement

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 8b Criteria

Essential

• Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) in Physics, or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist)
• Certificate of competence in appropriate area, as detailed in role descriptor (or application in progress)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of work area including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of relevant quality assurance requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of clinical equipment relating to service
• Wide knowledge of ionising/non-ionising radiation protection, as appropriate to service
• Understanding of dosimetry, calibration and radiation monitoring equipment appropriate to service
• Sufficient experience to act as a certificated expert in relevant area
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising or non-ionising radiations
• Experience of developing services
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Good report writing & presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• IT skills including databases, spreadsheets
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Membership of an appropriate professional body
• Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section
• Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff
• Experience of evaluation and procurement of clinical equipment
• Experience of performing research
• Experience of publishing research and presenting at scientific and clinical meetings

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Experience optimising clinical MR protocols
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MR Safety Expert
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and guidance pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of MR Physics
• In-depth knowledge of MR safety, including relevant legislation and guidance
• Expert knowledge of research techniques
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Possession of full driving licence
• Ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques
• Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team
• Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other professionals

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an LPA, or UV Safety adviser
• Experience in applying for research grants
• In depth knowledge of other non-ionising radiation safety
• Understanding of MR quality assurance and calibration requirements
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of MR equipment

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of a team of radiographers and a clinical workload within a specified clinical area, ensuring the highest quality of technical practice and patient care.
• Accountable for the direct delivery of radiotherapy within a specified clinical area.
• To implement and deliver complex radiotherapy procedures including localisation, imaging, dose calculation and treatment delivery.
• To undertake radiotherapy practice independently and professionally in accordance with all protocols and procedures, and with care and accuracy.
• To ensure workload targets are achieved with optimal use of resources.
• To participate in and ensure staff & student training/development takes place.
• Contribute to holistic patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice and information regarding radiotherapy to patients and their carers.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oBSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• oState registration with Health & Care Professions Council
• oEvidence of continuing professional development through postgraduate training and study appropriate to the post
• oWilling to undertake further education relevant to post

Desirable

• oPost graduate qualification or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oSpecialist knowledge in the delivery of radiotherapy across a broad range of techniques and complexity and of developments within this field
• oExtensive knowledge of current treatment and imaging procedures, policies and working practices
• oA working knowledge of standards and legislation in other relevant areas e.g. Health and Safety at work, COSHH, Risk Management and Clinical Governance

SKILLS

Essential

• oAble to motivate others and self
• oAble to negotiate
• oGood time management skills
• oExcellent communication skills, listening, written, verbal and non-verbal
• oProblem solver
• oAble to use initiative appropriately
• oIT skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oRecent post qualification clinical experience in a modern radiotherapy department

Desirable

• oPrevious experience working as a senior therapeutic radiographer

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nursespecialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.

Within the sphere of specialist practice:

• Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
• Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
• Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
• Contributes to training and education within specialist area.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Current NMC registration
• Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role.
• Current driving licence if relevant to role

Desirable

• Degree in health related subject

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
• Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Research or audit experience.
• Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Effective report writing skills
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Effective organisation and time management skills

Desirable

• Change management skills and involvement in project work

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

RREMS is now seeking a suitably qualified capable and motivated engineer to join the team in providing the day to day aspects of the RREMS service. The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge of wheeled mobility equipment and will possess excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, well-developed patient handling skills, and will be familiar with the regulatory requirements relevant to the scope of the service. Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, 3D Modelling) and experience of applying them is essential as is a full valid driving licence as considerable travelling is involved on a day to day basis.

Job purpose

• Providing the technical aspects of RREMS throughout the region, including at Approved Wheelchair Repairer contractors and District Wheelchair Services premises as required.
• Responsible for the prescription, design, manufacture or modification of bespoke mobility and assistive technology / engineering solutions to meet the needs of individual clients or carers.
• Project lead independently managing a caseload of referrals including initial assessment, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture, and documentation.
• Ensuring the safe introduction, delivery / handover of manufactured / modified products into clinical, domestic and educational establishments. Providing both verbal and clear written instruction regarding its safe use.
• Compliance with all relevant legislative and other national and local requirements.
• Safe and efficient operation of all engineering / scientific equipment on which you have been trained.
• Reporting of adverse incidents to appropriate organisational establishments.
• Carry out powered wheelchair environmental risk and accessibility assessments.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of RREMS to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service.
• Contribute to research and development projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level experience in relevant subject
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience
• Full valid driving licence
• Completion of a recognised training scheme

Desirable

• Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering
• Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
• Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
• Good knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
• Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Design, drawing and manufacturing of predominately-mechanical engineering components
• Have the ability to use hand tools for the setting up and hand over of wheelchairs, specialised seating and associated accessories
• Ability to demonstrate equipment in non-technical language. Good communicator

Desirable

• Good report writing skills
• Ability to use engineering design software
• Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital/James Cook University Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• By working with colleagues, provide a directorate wide phlebotomy service in allocated clinical areas.
• To perform venepuncture blood collection as requested by medical/nursing staff.
• To ensure blood samples are labelled correctly in line with Trust recommendations.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic IT Skills

Desirable

• Basic understanding of safeguarding

Skills

Essential

• Effective organisation and time management skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team and under own direction and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Dexterity at a level to perform phlebotomy duties

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills

Experience

Essential

• Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities.

Desirable

• Experience of caring in a personal or professional setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level II

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• A Healthcare Science Associate is part of a clinical support team whose purpose is to provide timely and accurate high quality scientific information that will assist service users from the hospital and community, in the establishment of a clinical diagnosis and monitoring of patient treatment.
• The Healthcare Science Associate will use practical skills to carry out tasks associated with the pre-analytical preparation of specimens as well as direct analysis of samples for a limited range of tests using rapid molecular techniques, blood sciences platforms and some culture-based investigations.
• Specimen reception: To deal with the reception, sorting and labelling of patient specimens, identifying inadequate and mislabelled specimens and ensuring urgent samples are prioritised.
• To ensure correct and timely transfer of microbiology and virology samples between testing sites.
• Data entry, preparing specimens for analysis, including booking in-patient and specimen details, storing, retrieving and disposing of specimens.
• To analyse a limited range of patient samples to detect microbial pathogens such as SARS-COV-2, Influenza A Virus, Strep A and MRSA in line with departmental SOPs.
• To provide contingency support to ED-Runner service if capacity allows
• To load/unload blood culture bottles from automated blood culture system and ensure positive bottles are transported appropriately.
• To learn new tasks appropriate to role of healthcare science associates as scope of role expands to meet the needs of service delivery.
• Operate, maintain and basic trouble shoot departmental analysers, in line with departmental SOPs.
• To undertake simple analytical procedures under guidance, maintain and operate laboratory equipment in accordance with departmental SOPs.
• To manually transcribe and record laboratory data, input to and manipulation of the laboratory computer system and derivation of worksheets
• To receive requests for information by telephone and respond appropriately.
• To prepare and reconstitute reagents and control materials and other processes as required, recording stock levels, maintenance of instruments and equipment, and keeping appropriate records both manually and electronic.
• To manage the day-to-day Quality Assurance for rapid testing provision by conducting, monitoring and resulting tests on appropriate schemes.
• To support in the management of Point of Care Testing (POCT) devices across the Trust, including training, audit and quality control.
• To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to a senior member of staff.
• Supporting in the training of new members of HCSA staff.
• The post holder will be required to support provision of 24/7 Hot Lab service by working evening shifts, weekend shifts and night shifts once trained on 1:8 rota. The post holder will be required to work in microbiology at the Freeman site on a rotational basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ4, or Foundation Degree in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities, or IBMS certificate of Achievement portfolio or equivalent level experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Science Assistant (HCSA)
• Understanding a range of routine laboratory procedures and competence in pipetting, weighing, dilution, reagent preparation and quality checks
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of biomedical science in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Understanding of basic scientific techniques

Desirable

• Knowledge / interest in Biomedical Sciences

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic computer and keyboard skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
• Good communication skills
• Ability to accurately follow protocol and instructions

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To contribute to the effective operation of the call/recall National Breast Screening Programme as part of the multi-disciplinary team by utilising team leader skills to ensure provision of an excellent clerical service within the Newcastle Breast Screening service. This will involve leading a team of junior A&C staff; undertaking a varied range of duties consistent with ensuring accurate recording of complex clinical information on NBSS, and to provide an efficient reception service.
• To answer queries from clients/patients, relatives, GPs, and PCTs and other Screening Offices.
• To provide clerical support for the breast imaging symptomatic service using the Radiology Information System (RIS).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or equivalent level experience
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of the National Breast Screening Service (NBSS)
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a health care environment.
• Good knowledge of Data Protection procedures.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent keyboard skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills appropriate to dealing with all levels of staff and the public
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain concentration whilst dealing with constant interruptions.
• Team Leader skills such as teaching and motivational skills to support junior staff.
• Ability to cope with the flexible demands of the post.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures and policies.
• Good organisational skills.

Desirable

• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Audio Typing Skills

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newcastle Breast Screening & Assessment Centre

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The chosen candidate must demonstrate experience in;

• Effective management of projects within time, cost and quality parameters
• Managing projects with an end-to-end view of project priorities and direction
• Developing a pipeline of work, managing project priorities, financial tracking and reporting
• Effective communication with the ability to interact well with colleagues, business groups and external vendors
• Active leadership in areas of quality control, working practices, continuous improvement and coordinating project inter-dependencies
• Managing procurement and contract negotiations

• Direct and effective management of projects as required within time, cost and quality parameters.
• Contribute towards the delivery of the IT Services Programme/Project portfolio and co-ordinate project inter-dependencies.
• To make a significant contribution to the aspects of the IT Services strategy, which enables the Trust to meet its business goals and to achieve statutory and business reporting requirements.
• To ensure the timely and accurate production of programme status reports for senior management.
• Development and delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of work comprising of programmes, projects, technical requests and feasibility studies.
• Client interaction, including developing a pipeline of work from the client, managing programmes/project priorities with the client, financial tracking and reporting, and project tracking and reporting
• Cross-activity relationship management.
• The position will involve a considerable amount of interaction with colleagues, business groups, IT and external vendors.
• To make a considerable contribution to the ongoing development of the Trusts IT Change Framework (structure, processes and controls).
• Promoting the value of the Change Framework within the change community, and driving improvements based on experience gathered from business partners.
• Maturing those disciplines across the organisation ensuring deliverance of aprofessional, high quality service.
• Contributing and developing the Trust Wide Programme Management Operating Plan, maintaining alignment to NHS direction and policy.
• Managing effective interfaces in order to maintain an end-to-end view of programme priorities and direction.
• Feeds into and updates a register of portfolio risks and issues, including mitigation plans. Ensuring that these are escalated and acted upon effectively.
• Experience of managing stakeholders and debate, up to Director level.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

• Interview Date Tuesday 22 September 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent level of qualification or experience e.g. IT, Business, Health or have substantial experience in a relevant post

SKILLS

Essential

• Have experience of managing a team, ideally management of project or service support teams
• Have experience of delivering change management technology
• Have experience of analysing and forecasting staff and budgets
• Have experience of inter-agency working involving multiple and diverse partners
• Have experience of supporting executive level Project Boards
• Be competent with the Microsoft Office Suite

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Have experience of managing multiple complex projects
• Have a good understanding of Trust policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience of managing projects in other organisations of similar size and complexity within or outside of the NHS

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Hold a current recognised project management qualification, preferably PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience in project management techniques

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

At the NIHR, your work directly contributes to the health of the nation and the strength of the economy. You will be part of a collaborative culture that values equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. This role offers the unique opportunity to represent the UK on an international stage, involving national and international travel, while forming part of a national portfolio management function that shapes the future of healthcare. Join us to be at the forefront of clinical research innovation and make a tangible impact on patient care.

We would encourage all applicants to contact us by phone or email to discuss any queries they have about the role, job description, the application, flexible working options and shortlisting process or any other queries they have related to the role or working for the NIHR RDN.

The NIHR and DHSC vision is for this role being a single conduit for key commercial partners to explore their pipeline, plan, place and facilitate effective delivery of their studies.

The Life Science Key Account Manager, as a senior manager in the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN), will work as part of a national NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) Industry facing team to develop and manage relationships with Life Sciences companies, and the NIHR wider stakeholders within the clinical research environment including non-commercial funders and other parts of the research ecosystem to attract and grow clinical research delivery in the UK. The Life Sciences Key Account Manager will work as part of a national portfolio management function coordinated by the NIHR Life Sciences Director through the NIHR Industry Hub.

Hosted by RDN, this role will work closely with Industry facing teams across the NIHR to ensure equality and consistency of service for all customers, nationally and regionally. Using horizon scanning data, business intelligence and NIHR expertise and relationships, the postholder will provide a tailored service to key accounts as a single conduit, representing the NIHR nationally. The post holder will promote NIHR services, ensuring that key themes and opportunities are communicated into the NIHR. The postholder will work closely with other key industry facing teams , External Affairs and Strategic Partnerships and the Department of Business and Trade to explore opportunities and enable access to NIHR infrastructure.

The postholder will support the marketing of NIHR services to Industry and contribute to the shaping of new projects and services that meet the needs of Life Sciences customers. The postholder will proactively develop a profile across the research infrastructure and work collaboratively with individuals and groups both internally, and with external stakeholders in a host of settings. The postholder will contribute to the positioning of the UK within the global programmes.

The post holder will be line managed by the RRDN Strategic Development Director but will operate within a dual reporting structure supported by a matrix management framework, with the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Director as Matrix Manager to ensure alignment of the role to the work of the NIHR Industry Hub. As part of the same matrix management framework, the postholder will provide line management of the Industry Manager in partnership with the NIHR Industry Hub Director of Operations as Matrix Manager. Together this team will support a culture of one NIHR to deliver the life science strategy as a whole.

This role requires national travel and international travel.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
• Significant experience or knowledge in research and development (R&D), science or healthcare
• Significant specialist knowledge of the NHS, R&D systems and the context of the importance of the life sciences in this context

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of owning and writing complex business cases
• Broad knowledge and experience of utilising information technology to provide management information reports, particularly financial and activity reporting
• Experience at dealing with very senior people both internally and externally e.g operational management
• Proven experience of working successfully as part of diffused leadership teams
• Proven staff management experience with the ability to gain their support, motivate and develop them
• Experience of managing a customer-focused service
• Experience of working in healthcare in an operational management or business management or development capacity
• Experience of working with the life sciences sector or working within R&D within the NHS/academic sector
• Ability to negotiate commercial contracts and non-commercial agreements with the commercial sector, the public sector, universities and charities
• Professional leadership at an operational level
• Experience at project management, with a good understanding of the complexities involved
• An understanding of business and marketing principles

Desirable

• Research management and administration including governance, sponsorship, costings, contracts, finance and clinical trial agreements
• Appreciation of clinical research methodologies and trials organisation
• Advanced experience of using R&D databases
• Experience of working in the private healthcare sector and International business experience
• Senior level experience of managing R&D activity in the health and social care/university sector
• Demonstration of strategic thinking and strategy development
• Experience of design management and delivery of completed research projects in the health, social care or university sector

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Robust leadership skills
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• Team building and staff training skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate at all levels throughout an organisation
• Evidence of strong analytical skills and high level of numeracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties
• Good IT skills, particularly in use of Web applications, Google Workspace applications and MS Office applications and with respect to research databases
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a high standard
• Ability to plan, manage and deliver projects and activities, involving multiple agencies and individuals to tight deadlines
• Ability to manage challenging and stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving skills

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)