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"""Summary Job title Programme Manager: NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Division Medical Sciences Department Psychiatry Location Warneford Hospital Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024-£44,263 (discretionary range to £48,350) per annum Hours Full time – consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part time (minimum 80% FTE) on a pro-rata basis, with a commensurate adjustment in the responsibilities and duties Contract type Fixed-term (funded to 31-January 2028) Reporting to NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Manager Vacancy reference 168189 Additional information The role The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) brings together world-leading research expertise and infrastructure funded by the NIHR and located in the major universities and NHS Trusts across the UK to accelerate translation of discoveries in mental health research into clinical practice. It currently involves nine of the NIHR’s Biomedical Research Centres (BRC)/ Clinical Research Facilities (CRF) and several additional centres of excellence across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The vision of the MH-TRC is to engage in world class translational research in partnership with academics, the life sciences industry, and charities, and to develop the foundations for improved mental health. The MH-TRC is currently Chaired by Professor John Geddes at the University of Oxford who works closely with Chair-Elect, Professor Rachel Upthegrove at the University of Birmingham and Emeritus Chair, Professor Matthew Hotopf at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London. A new £42.7 million investment into mental health research has been announced by the NIHR and the Office for Life Sciences. This is Phase 1 of the Mental Health Mission (MHM), which will be delivered via the MH-TRC. The MHM consists of two demonstrator sites (in Liverpool and Birmingham) and five workstreams (Capacity Development, Mood Disorders, Early Psychosis, Data and Digital, & Children and Young People). The MH-TRC wishes to appoint a Programme Manager, who will work closely with and support the MH-TRC manager, to ensure that MHM activity is delivered as planned. Working as part of the MH-TRC team, this role will work at the intersection between Universities, NHS Trusts, the National Institute for Health Research, Department of Health and Social Care. The post-holder will have strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with individuals at all levels to establish productive, collaborative working relationships. Although the post will be based in Oxford, the role requires working closely with: • NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI), as a member of the Collaborations Team • Academics and Clinical academics within the MHM workstreams and demonstrator sites. • Other stakeholders including senior scientists and clinical academics working in mental health research from across the UK, charities, industry and other collaborators to the MHM The appointee will feel at ease juggling multiple tasks and tight deadlines within a high workload. They will be a proactive, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic team player who can work independently and as part of a team. For an informal discussion or to find out more about the position please contact: Dr Julie Bieles (Julie.bieles@psych.ox.ac.uk ). Responsibilities The post-holder will report to, and work closely with, the MH-TRC Manager to monitor delivery of the agreed objectives for MHM workstreams and demonstrator sites. The Programme Manager will deputise for the MH-TRC manager in their absence, which may include attending meetings on their behalf. A key role for the Programme Manager is to work with MHM workstream/demonstrator site leads to monitor progress against objectives and metrics. The Programme Manager will work with the MH-TRC manager to report metrics to NIHR on a quarterly basis, and to provide an update against objectives on an annual basis. This role will be based in the Department of Psychiatry in Oxford but is anticipated the post holder will work across multiple sites, both remotely and face-to-face as required. The post-holder will spend time working with colleagues at all of the MHM sites, and NIHR (based in London and Twickenham). Responsibilities will include: 1. Act as a point of contact between the NIHR and the MH-TRC. 2. Provide day to day coordination of deliverables for the MHM workstreams and demonstrator sites 3. Assist the Chair, MH-TRC manager and MHM leads with progress reports and any other ad hoc reporting requests throughout the year such as reports of publications and research recruitment activity. 4. Arrange, and attend, regular MH-TRC and MHM meetings, which may include preparing paperwork for and minuting of meetings 5. Develop a thorough working knowledge of research capabilities, activities and collaborative potential across the MHM partners. Liaise with researchers to maintain accurate records of research activity supported by the MHM, including outputs such as publications, external funding leveraged and intellectual property generated etc. 6. Work closely with the NOCRI Comms and Engagement Manager to ensure that the work of the TRCs and the NOCRI team are effectively communicated and promoted, identifying relevant case studies and success stories 7. Report progress of MH-TRC activities, which will include MHM activities, to NIHR, on a quarterly or ad hoc basis, as requested. 8. Contribute towards the MH-TRC annual reporting to NIHR Programme Manager: NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration 168189 Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • • • • • • Hold a degree, or equivalent qualification, in a biomedical discipline Project management experience and evidence of delivering project outputs A high level of competence in IT and especially in spreadsheet, database, and relevant scientific, management and presentational software An excellent standard of written and communication skills Excellent presentational skills Excellent interpersonal, team working and networking skills Ability to work proactively, multi-tasking and prioritising with minimal guidance and supervision to meet deadlines, and changing priorities, An ability to work with care and precision and with meticulous attention to detail Self-motivated, resourceful and proactive Able to work across multiple sites to drive a national research initiative Desirable selection criteria • Experience of working with academic research collaborations, commercial partners, and/or research funders • Experience of working in either a higher education or research institution, a large research funder or a biomedical or other research active company in the private sector Proven experience of research facilitation and research management Experience of strategic research management across large and complex organisations Prior involvement with mental health research • • • Programme Manager: NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration 168189 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. 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For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Psychiatry The Department of Psychiatry based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford has an international reputation for excellence. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. There are approximately 220 staff including 33 principal investigators leading research groups investigating applying a wide range of approaches from translational neuroscience, experimental medicine, epidemiology, clinical trials and health services research to developmental disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders and self-harm and suicide. There are strong links with other departments and institutes both within and outside Oxford: these links ensure that we can apply the best scientific methods to psychiatric and cognitive disorders. The Department has an annual turnover approaching £10 million with more than 130 research grants. For more information please visit: http://www.psych.ox.ac.uk The Department of Psychiatry holds a silver Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. Medical Sciences Division For more information please visit: https://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/ Programme Manager: NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration 168189 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. 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