Head of Healthcare Professions Academic Development

For questions about this job, contact: Dr Denise Ross, Head of Healthcare Professions Academic Development – Denise.ross@nhs.net

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional and research leader to join LTHT as Head of Healthcare Professions Academic Development (AFC grade 8D). As a member of the Research & Innovation (R&I) Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic development of research, innovation and evidence-based practice across the Trust's healthcare professions workforce. Working closely with clinical leaders, universities and external partners, you will build research capacity, develop academic career pathways and help secure funding to support research growth. Alongside this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to maintain an active research portfolio and contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical research that improves patient care.

• Shape the future of healthcare professional research career pathways across the Trust.
• Influence strategy as part of the R&I Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop strong partnerships with universities, NIHR and other research organisations.
• Support healthcare professionals to access research, fellowship and funding opportunities.
• Lead programmes that build research capability, mentorship and academic career development.
• Continue to develop your own research profile while making a lasting impact on patient care and workforce development.

Requirements

• Registration as a healthcare professional with a recognised UK professional body.
• Extensive experience of working within the UK NHS.
• A strong track record in research, innovation, academic development or clinical leadership.
• Experience of building research capacity and supporting staff at different stages of their academic careers.
• Experience of securing research funding and supporting successful grant or fellowship applications.
• Excellent partnership-working skills, with the ability to collaborate across organisations and disciplines.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and supervising healthcare professionals and researchers.
• An established research profile, including experience of leading or contributing to funded research.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are:

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time.

Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route.