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Main area Admin Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 2 years (Due to external funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 190-0475-DIR Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Hallamshire Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59 Project Manager (Patient Public Involvement and Research Inclusion)NHS AfC: Band 7We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the NIHR HealthTech Research Centres (HRC) Network. This role will support the Patient and Public Involvement and Research Inclusion (PPIE/RI) workstream, one of the Network's six core functions that coordinate activities across 14 HealthTech Research Centres nationwide. Based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with travel to partner institutions, you will be responsible for implementing the Network's PPIE and Research Inclusion strategy, developing and maintaining relationships with patient groups, community organisations, and key stakeholders. Working closely with the Network team and PPIE/RI workstream leads, you will coordinate activities that ensure meaningful patient and public involvement is embedded throughout the Network's work while promoting inclusive research practices that address health inequalities. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within a research or healthcare environment, with demonstrable knowledge of patient and public involvement practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while building strong working relationships across a geographically dispersed network are essential. A master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as health services research, public engagement, or community development is required. Main duties of the jobThe role involves managing workstream activities, facilitating collaboration between HRCs on PPIE best practices, supporting the development of guidance and training resources, and ensuring the Network responds effectively to nationally prioritised unmet needs. You will work collaboratively with NHS organisations, academic partners, national bodies, and diverse community groups to deliver the workstream's strategic objectives. You will build strong working relationships across all HRCs, supporting cross-network activities and contributing to quality assurance processes. Your responsibilities will include monitoring performance, preparing reports, and supporting the overall delivery of Network objectives. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 2 years due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained. Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. Working for our organisationYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Working as part of the Network team, you will support relationship building across our 14 HRC centres, connecting with key internal and external stakeholders. You will help develop your workstream in conjunction with overall network objectives and the workstream lead. The role requires strong communication skills, autonomy, and an understanding of healthcare innovation, alongside project management expertise and stakeholder engagement abilities to successfully coordinate activities and maintain effective partnerships. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person specificationQualificationsEducated to master’s level Experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting ExperienceProject Management experience in a healthcare setting, coordinating complex multidisciplinary projects Experience of NHS research environment Experience of working with health technologies and industry. Experience of effective working in research environments Proven ability to learn new information effectively Proficiency with computer systems including Excel. Demonstrated skills in multi- disciplinary project management Extensive project management experience with a history of delivering significant activities Demonstrated good team leadership In-depth knowledge of the research and development process Experience of working alongside industry for patient and NHS benefit Further TrainingProject Management Training Project planning skills with an ability to understand the big picture, identify key deliverables Delivery focus with an ability to oversee and control multiple project deliverables. Team/meeting skills with an ability to set an appropriate climate and keep meetings focused and productive. Interpersonal skills with an ability to deploy a range of influencing styles Strategic thinking and planning Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work as both as a team member and independently as needed Excellent organisation and time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise work Ability to contribute to dissemination of results of research programme by co- ordinating and preparing presentations and papers. Flexible, self-motivated team player Ability to work autonomously Ability to work to strict deadlines despite unpredictable work pattern Other FactorsWillingness and ability to travel to meetings in the UK with occasional overnight stay Professional approach Motivation to meet deadlines Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on skilled worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the skilled worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here (link to the gov.uk website). Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal. When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account. If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook Employer certification / accreditation badgesName Nathaniel Mills Job title Chief Operating Officer Email address Telephone number 0114 2712159 Additional information Please email me if you would like to discuss the role.#J-18808-Ljbffr