Research Manager - Health and Care Research Wales

A unique and exciting fixed term secondment opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a Research Manager.

This role will suit a self-motivated individual with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day to day supervision. 

The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.

The post holder will:

• will provide operational management support for national programmes of work. 
• will develop strong working relationships with health and social care colleagues across academia, Welsh Government and clinical settings. 
• will work with NHS R&D offices and the Delivery Staff to develop local engagement strategies and initiatives which will fit with current practice to incentivise health and social care professionals to become involved in research. 
• will be responsible for identifying initiatives, capacity and resources across health and social care in Wales that can support research, ensuring that the Support and Delivery Centre co-ordinates the provision of complementary services and initiatives to increase health and social care research.