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Expressions of interest in SoAR Associate Director role JD and PS 24-4-2023

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Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) Associate Director: Call for expressions of interest University of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (U
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SoAR RLP Deputy Lead Role JD and PS

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Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) Research Leaders Programme (RLP) Deputy Lead: Call for expressions of interest University of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHSFT) and University of Southampton (UoS) are inviting expressions of interest for the role of Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) Research Leaders Programme (RLP) Deputy Lead. This opportunity is open to all healthcare professionals working within UHSFT and/or UoS, with the successful individual being asked to commit 0.2 WTE for 2 years in the first instance, extended subject to review. The Southampton Academy of Research launched in 2016 to ensure Southampton's healthcare research community grows and thrives through: • building capacity and capability of our workforce through the coordination and provision of high-quality research training. • promoting a culture that encourages and enables individuals to develop their careers and apply their skills within their professional practice to advance patient care. SoAR exists to inspire and support early career researchers in all health-related disciplines across the Southampton partnership, providing a focal point for research-related career development and training and a hub for Southampton’s vibrant and inspiring health-related research community. The Research Leaders Programme (RLP) was established in 2020 following a significant investment from UHSFT Board. The programme offers substantively employed healthcare professionals the opportunity to apply for protected time and participate in the Launchpad to Leadership programme in order to progress career goals, making a substantial contribution to the Trust achieving its strategic research goals. Due to a vacancy arising within the team, we are now seeking to appoint an individual to work with SoAR’s Executive Director and RLP Programme Lead, alongside the RLP team (that includes a Researcher Developer, RLP programme administrator and Facilitator) and the wider SoAR team. This individual will be expected to support the delivery of the RLP, including oversight of an annual application and award processes, onboarding successive cohorts, contributing to Launchpad2Leadership cohort events and RLP Award Holders learning and development needs scoping reviews and review meetings. The successful candidate will have leadership and management skills and a track-record of involvement in activities designed to build health research capacity and capability. Expressions of interest should be made through submission of an curriculum vitae (CV) and covering letter to Soar@uhs.nhs.uk. The covering letter should detail your reasons for applying, and what you would bring to the role. The deadline for submissions of expressions of interest is Friday 26th May 2023 at 17:00hrs. Expressions of interest will be shortlisted. A short interview (Face to Face) will be scheduled for shortlisted applicants and will take place on Friday 9th June from 13:00hrs. Please Contact Audrey Dooks at Audrey.dooks@uhs.nhs.uk to make an appointment to discuss this opportunity with Dr Kristin Veighey, Associate Director, Southampton Academy of Research. See Appendix 1 for role descriptor and person specification. Appendix 1 Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) Associate Director Role Descriptor and Person Specification Role title: Time commitment: Role accountable to1: Posts works closely with: Posts responsible for: Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) Research Leader Programme Deputy Lead 0.2 WTE SoAR Executive Director SoAR RLP Programme Lead UHS Director of R&D SoAR Associate Directors, RLP researcher developer, RLP facilitator, Divisional R&D Leads, Southampton BRC Academic Career Development Lead, ARC Wessex Academic Career Development Lead, Associate Medical Director of R&D, Southampton Centre for Research Impact and Engagement (SCRIE) team members, SoAR Office Manager and Research Leaders Programme Support Officer, SoAR Administrator, R&D Finance and Grants team. None Background World-leading healthcare research requires excellent researchers. There is a need to build capacity and capability of our workforce through the coordination and provision of high-quality research training and career development. This requires a culture that encourages and enables individuals to develop their careers and apply their skills within professional practice to advance patient care. The Research Leaders Programme was established following a significant investment by UHSFT Trust Board, and open to all substantively employed healthcare professionals at UHSFT. The scheme is in the process of onboarding its’ third cohort of award holders and requires a Deputy Programme Lead to contribute to management of the cohort, provide support to the award holders, and sustain the Launchpad2Leadership programme. Vision UHSFTs ambition is to be a leading teaching hospital with a growing, reputable, and innovative research and development portfolio that attracts the best staff and efficiently delivers the best possible research, treatments, and care for our patients. Establishing and sustain an environment where ‘our staff excel, bringing tomorrow's world-class care closer to today’. 1 Line management arrangements for the substantive post held by the individual will remain unchanged Key primary responsibilities % Time 1. Contribute to the leadership and management of the RLP, working with the RLP Programme Lead, under the oversight of, and support from, SoAR Executive Director. 2. Participate actively in the awards process, including meeting prospective applicants, screening applications for eligibility, reviewing applications and participating in the RLP award panel. 3. Assist the RLP Lead and team with the activities and processes needed to onboard new cohorts, including initial individual learning and development needs scoping reviews s, progression reviews, and other meetings with award holders and research advisors as required. 4. Attend Launchpad2Leadership meetings, working with the facilitator to deliver an effective meeting. The Launchpad 2 Leadership programme is co-delivered by the team, with either the Lead or Deputy Lead being required to attend each meeting, alongside the facilitator. 5. Work with the RLP team to capture metrics relating to the return on investment associated with the RLP programme and develop the case for sustainability. 6. Work with colleagues in Southampton Centre for Research Impact & Engagement (SCRIE) and SoAR administration team to promote the research-related achievements of RLP awardees. 7. Attend, contribute to, and on occasion when delegated by the RLP Programme Lead, lead regular RLP Management meetings. 8. In conjunction with the RLP Programme Lead and Executive Director work collaboratively with relevant University Associate Deans/Heads for Research and Education, Trust R&D Director, BRC, CRF and ARC academic career development leads and senior managers to address challenges to clinical academic career progression. 9. Together with the RLP Programme Lead and Executive Director advise the Trust on strategic direction for research training and education in context of national strategy and policy representing, career development needs of the health professions pursuing, or wishing to pursue, a clinical academic career pathway. 10. Manage development and delivery of relevant aspects of RLP business plan and associated budget, as directed by RLP Programme Lead. 11. Work effectively with SoAR Office Manager, RLP Project Manager and SoAR Administrator to achieve an effective office function, providing day to day support and advice to team as required. Liaise with line manager of SoAR office staff to ensure a robust, timely and continuous administrative function is provided. 12. Oversee the budget, administration, monitoring and production of metrics relevant to work of SoAR, specifically relating to the RLP in conjunction with other Associate Directors and R&D staff. 13. Promote SoAR through public speaking, public engagement, and networking. 14. Contribute to the integrated approach to research governance and management upholding standards of research governance through facilitating training and education opportunities. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Planning/Leadership and organising Problem solving and initiative Management and teamwork Essential Desirable A registered Healthcare professional with PhD, MPhil, or MD Knowledge and experience of health research, Membership of national advisory bodies learned acting in capacity of principal and/or societies. investigator. Involvement in national academies of science and A record of excellence in teaching and learning organisations. activities in health research. Membership of national committees that manage Record of capacity building in research through fellowship schemes, training, and career championing, supporting and mentoring development initiatives. individuals and programmes. Experience of career mentoring. Experience of working with colleagues at University of Southampton. Proven ability to champion and lead research capability and capacity building activities. Proven leadership ability in University, NHS, and other settings. Qualification in leadership Proven ability to implement successful change management initiatives and formulate plans that reflect and support the priority needs of SoAR, NHS, University, UHS/UoS research partnership and other local stakeholders. Proven ability to work as part of a team in order to deliver activities to a high standard. Proven ability to make a contribution to leadership at a senior level. Proven ability to recognise and deal with obstacles and difficulties so a team can deliver. Communicating and influencing Other skills and behaviours Special requirements Proven ability to establish and build relationships with stakeholders. Able to contribute to the development of the UHS/UoS partnerships profile. Proven ability to use influence to develop strategies and plan. Compliance with relevant Health & Safety issues. Positive attitude to colleagues and students. Able to attend regional and national meetings if required. The post holder must hold a substantive appointment at either UHSFT.
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SoAR NMAHP-HCS ACDL EOI 2022

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Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) Academic Career Development Lead for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) & Healthcare Scientist (HCS) Research Fellows: Call for expressions of interest University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is inviting expressions of interest for the role of SOAR Academic Career Development Lead for NMAHPs and Healthcare Scientist Research Fellows (Job role description attached). University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is a centre of clinical academic excellence where new treatments are being discovered, new healthcare professionals are being trained and cutting-edge developments are being put into practice. Research is an integral part of our mission to constantly improve and be able to offer better care for patients. We see research as fundamental to everything we do, embedded in the delivery of care. UHS R&D vision: Our vision for research is to work with our partners at the leading edge of healthcare, realising the research potential in all areas of our hospital for the benefit of our patients and staff. UHS R&D aspiration is that every clinical area will be engaged in high quality research and every patient and member of staff should have the opportunity to be part of a research study. UHS R&D mission is to embed research in all our clinical services and in doing so achieve an international reputation for being a research-led University Hospital. SoAR’s vision: Our vision is to nurture the potential of our research workforce to drive the next generation of clinical discoveries, enabling them to advance knowledge and improve healthcare. The primary role of the SoAR Academic Career Development Lead for NMAHP and Healthcare Scientist Fellows is to develop and operationalise the NMAHP & Healthcare Scientist Research Delivery Fellow Programme within the organisation, driving the development and growth of research initiated and led by NMAHP and HCS fellows by helping to develop future researchers and research leaders. The post holder will work towards growing the contribution of these professional groups to research delivery through this programme and to enable career development through experience, knowledge and skills acquisition. We seek to appoint a highly motivated individual to work closely with the Medical Clinical Research Fellows ACDL, SoAR and R&D Senior Management team, the Director and Clinical Director of R&D. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, be an experienced NMAHP or Healthcare Scientist researcher. Expressions of interest should be made through submission of an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) and covering email to SoAR@uhs.nhs.uk. The covering email should detail the following: 1. Your reasons for applying (max of 3) 2. What you would bring to the role The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is Friday 1st July 2022. Interviews will be held face-to-face on Friday 8th July 2022. To discuss the role further, please contact: Dr Kristin Veighey – SoAR Co-Associate Director and Academic Career Development Lead R&D Medical Clinical Research Fellows via SoAR@uhs.nhs.uk
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SoAR NMAHP-HCS ACDL JD 2022

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Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) Academic Career Development Lead for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) & Healthcare Scientist (HCS) Research Fellows Role Descriptor and Person Specification ROLE DESCRIPTOR Role title: Time commitment: Role accountable to1: Posts works closely with: Posts responsible for: Academic Career Development Lead for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals & Healthcare Scientist Research Fellows 7.5 hours per week. Fixed term for 12 months (with possibility of extension to 24 months) SoAR Executive Director UHS Director of R&D UHS Clinical Director of R&D SoAR co-Associate Directors, UHS Directors of Education and Medical Education, UoS Associate Dean for Research FoM and Deputy Head of School (Research) SoHS, relevant Graduate School Directors, BRC Director and Academic Career Development Leads, ARC Director and Academic Career Development Lead, Clinical Research Facility Director, Wessex CRN Director, Chief Operating Officer and Training Leads, Director Research Design Service, members of SoAR Operational Management Group, R&D Steering Group. Research delivery (all non-medical clinical research fellows) Background World-leading healthcare research requires excellent researchers. There is a need to build the capacity and capability of our workforce through the coordination and provision of high quality research training. This requires a culture that encourages and enables those individuals to develop their careers and apply their skills within their clinical practice to advance patient care. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton host significant NIHR infrastructure and have a strong track record of developing trainees. Building on our experience, we are well placed to lead the development of an increasingly coordinated approach to research training embedded within a busy NHS Foundation Trust, collaborating with partners across Wessex and nationally with similar initiatives, working in the spirit of ‘One NIHR’. Reflecting on our commitment to career development, SoAR has developed the NMAHPs and HCS Academic Career Development Lead role to help build the partnership’s leadership capability with respect to education, 1 Line management arrangements for the substantive post held by the individual will remain unchanged 1 training and career development of our research workforce under the guidance and oversight of SoAR’s Executive Director. Our team is expanding and we are looking for an individual to lead on the development and growth in opportunities for NMAHPs & HCS to assume clinical research fellow roles and support research delivery as a career opportunity. R&D’s Vision Our vision for research is to work with our partners at the leading edge of healthcare, realising the research potential in all areas of our hospital for the benefit of our patients and staff. SoAR’s Vision Our vision is to nurture the potential of our research workforce to drive the next generation of clinical discoveries, enabling them to advance knowledge and improve healthcare. Key primary responsibilities 1. Provide leadership, mentorship and management of Non-Medical Clinical Research Fellows within R&D with oversight and support from R&D Director and Clinical Director. 2. Consider the shape and development of the UHS Clinical Research Fellows Programme in order to attract more NMAHP & HCS into these schemes and pathways. 3. Together with the Medical Clinical Research Fellows ACDL, oversee the CRN Fellows Programme application process for funding each financial year. 4. Contribute to the development of the CRN Fellows Programme in order to ensure that the needs of NMAHP & HCS are reflected and build a visible community of NMAHP &HCS fellows through this programme. 5. Together with the Medical Clinical Research Fellows ACDL oversee the R&D Research Fellows budget. 6. Be responsible, under the oversight of the Director of R&D and AMD for R&D for the strategic development of the UHS Research Fellows Programme. 7. Contribute to the organisation of the SoAR Induction and regular research fellow meetings. 8. Be responsible for the overall oversight of the research delivery activity of the non-medical CRN/R&D Clinical Research Fellows. 9. Work closely with the School of Health Sciences Deputy Head of School (Research), the Faculty of Medicine Associate Dean of Research, the R&D Head of Nursing and Health Professions, and clinical academic training leads and relevant Graduate School Directors to achieve coordinated activity across the partnership that relates to career development of research-related staff 10. Maintain and develop Southampton’s reputation as a leading centre for health research talent management 11. Together with the Executive Director offer advice to Trust and University on strategic direction for career development and research training in context of national strategy and policy, Trust and University strategic visions and operational structure, representing in particular the views of nonmedical clinical academic staff/units engaged or wishing to engage in a clinical academic career. 12. Promote SoAR through public speaking, public engagement and networking. 13. Contribute to the integrated approach to research governance and management upholding standards of research governance through facilitating training and education opportunities. 2 PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Detailed knowledge of health research and research delivery within a non-medical specialty/profession Desirable Experience of career mentoring A sustained record of excellence in teaching and learning activities in health research Sustained record of capacity building in research through championing, supporting and mentoring individuals and programmes Planning/Leadership Proven leadership ability in University, NHS and organising and other settings Qualification in leadership Proven ability to champion and lead research and capacity building activities, grants, awards and/or contracts Problem solving and Proven ability to implement successful change initiative management initiatives and formulate plans that reflect and support the priority needs of SoAR, NIHR, NHS, University, UHS/UoS clinical research partnership and other local stakeholders. Management and teamwork Proven ability to oversee people and resource management processes in order to deliver key activities. Proven ability to make a sustained contribution to leadership at a senior level. Proven ability to demonstrate leadership abilities in multiple settings and to raise performance standards through own work areas. Proven ability to recognise and deal with obstacles and difficulties so the team can deliver. Communicating and Proven ability to establish and build influencing relationships with stakeholders. Proven ability to act as a key figurehead for activities that cross organisational boundaries Able to contribute to the development of the UHS/UoS partnerships profile. Proven ability to use influence to develop positions or strategies. Other skills and behaviours Compliance with relevant Health & Safety issues Positive attitude to colleagues and students 3
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SoAR trainee reps role descriptor 16-11-2016

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Southampton Academy of Research Role Description Role Title: Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) – early career researchers’ champion (clinical and non-clinica
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Kay Mitchell, SoAR associate director, academic career development lead for our NIHR BRC (cross-cutting themes)

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SoAR role model nomination form

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Job Role for Research Fellows Training Lead Updated 2023

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Medical and Dental: Job Role Post Title: R&D Clinical Research Fellows Training Lead Directorate/ Depar tment: Grade R&D Governance / Trust HQ Consultant Hours Per Week: 4-8 hours per week (1-2PA) Accountable to: Main Purpose: Director of R&D Clinical Director, R&D To oversee the clinical research delivery fellows programme within University Hospital Southampton, in collaboration with the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR). Key Working Relationships: Associate Director Southampton Academy of Research, R&D Clinical Director, R&D Divisional Leads, Research Fellow Supervisors Page 1 General Duties: The Training Lead (TL) will provide oversight of clinical research delivery fellows, (currently around 50 individuals) funded through Research & Development (R&D). The post will work with our Clinical Director of R&D and Divisional R&D Leads to identify opportunities to grow capacity across the system, including an annual process to identify and select new posts. The post will also oversee UHS applications to the Clinical Research Network (CRN) fellowship programme. Given the CRN will transition to the Research Delivery Network (RDN) from October 2024, it is expected that the postholder will work collaboratively to adapt the programme as required during this transition. The TL will be responsible for the oversight of career development (in conjunction with supervisory team) of clinical research fellows, and will meet with the fellows regularly (frequency as determined by individual need) to provide guidance on career progression, as appropriate to the type of fellowship (see above). The TL will, in collaboration with SoAR, assist in the planning of (and attend) the SoAR Induction, SoAR/ARC Spring School, and end of year SoAR Celebration Event. They will support SoAR Research Advice Clinics, which provide 1:1 support for those seeking to develop their research careers. The individual will work in collaboration with the Medical Education foundation fellowship team. They will oversee selection of individuals for foundation programme clinical research rotations, and will, where needed, act as Educational and Clinical Supervisor for these Junior Clinical Research Fellow doctors. They will participate in ARCP processes where required. They will represent the needs of clinical research fellows at the SoAR Programme Oversight Group (SoAR POG), the R&D Steering Group (RDSG) R&D Operational Management Group, and where invited, the Wessex CRN. They will work with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Fellows needs for education, training and career development are met, where necessary instigating the development of bespoke training elements. They will ensure that principles of good governance are upheld, and that fellows are invited to, and complete, the mandatory clinical research induction programme. Major activities and responsibilities: • The post will work with our Clinical Director of R&D and Divisional R&D Leads to identify opportunities to grow capacity across the system, including an annual process to identify and select new posts. • Work with the Southampton Academy of Research to deliver a local education and development programme and to integrate that programme with current and future local and national training activity. • Develop, implement and review the R&D strategy for clinical research fellows, in collaboration with SoAR. • Be known to R&D Research Fellows as the individual (in addition to formal supervision arrangements) from whom they can seek advice about their development needs and related opportunities. • Support the timely collection and reporting of information on CRN funded fellows to the CRN (/RDN) and R&D. • Oversee the research fellow budget, attending monthly budget oversight meetings, and budget planning for each financial year. • Promote and support NIHR and other academic research opportunities. • Actively promote the sharing of good practice across the infrastructure and adopt and implement new approaches as required. • Act (alongside SoAR) as a contact for other Training Leads seeking training or development opportunities for their trainees. • Be aware of, and contribute towards, the training and other capabilities available within the Infrastructure. • Attend operational and management meetings within R&D, including the R&D Steering Group (RDSG) and R&D Operational Management Group. Page 2
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