Group Head of Research and Development
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£79504.00 to £91609.00
- Closing date
- 14 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5690386
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Job summary
In conjunction with the Directors of Research and Development for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and Dudley Group Foundation Trust the post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership and management for the Research & Development (R&D) portfolio across the Group, aligning practices and creating a seamless service.
Main duties of the job
As Group Head of R&D the post holder will be key to the development and implementation of groupwide R&D strategy and business plans and ensuring that performance targets and overarching strategic objectives are met.
They will work collaboratively with key partnersand represent the Trust in external stakeholder forums to facilitate, promote and increase recruitment to research trials and take forward the Group's research agenda.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-CO-8089035
Job locations
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Birmingham
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Group Head of R&D will ensure the management and administration of the R&D portfolio is effective, efficient, delivered within agreed parameters and complies with regulatory and quality standards. They will use research study data and robust governance processes to provide board level assurance on research activity.
The postholder will have management oversight of R&D budgets (income, pay and non-pay). They will ensure that all research activity is fully costed, appropriate contracts are in place with partner organisations and terms and conditions of funding agreements and contracts are fulfilled.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Job responsibilities
The Group Head of R&D will ensure the management and administration of the R&D portfolio is effective, efficient, delivered within agreed parameters and complies with regulatory and quality standards. They will use research study data and robust governance processes to provide board level assurance on research activity.
The postholder will have management oversight of R&D budgets (income, pay and non-pay). They will ensure that all research activity is fully costed, appropriate contracts are in place with partner organisations and terms and conditions of funding agreements and contracts are fulfilled.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 14 Nov 2026.
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