FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Study Support Service Manager?
The primary responsibility of the Study Support Service Manager is to provide day-to-day operational management of the Study Support Service and to ensure the effective delivery of research studies across designated specialties and settings in accordance with national standards and processes.
How many team members will the SSS Manager be responsible for managing?
The SSS Manager will have line management responsibilities for 1-2 SSS team members.
What types of research does the EM RRDN focus on?
The EM RRDN focuses on high-quality research in the NHS and social care, aiming to improve care and treatments for patients, carers, and the public.
What does the SSS Manager need to do with respect to staff development?
The SSS Manager is responsible for undertaking staff reviews to identify training and development needs, establishing how those needs will be met, and managing performance against agreed objectives.
What are the primary goals of the new strategy for the EM RRDN?
The primary goals are high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence.
How does the EM RRDN address health equality?
The EM RRDN embeds health equality in all its activities by taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face and by working in partnership with communities.
Who can be contacted for informal visits or further details about the position?
Roz Sorrie-Rae, the Study Support Service Senior Manager, can be contacted for informal visits at roz.sorrie-rae@nihr.ac.uk. Additionally, Harriet Savage, Head of Partner Liaison and Planning, can be reached at harriet.savage@nihr.ac.uk for further discussions.
What sort of work environment does the SSS Team provide?
The SSS Team offers a positive and developmental working environment that encourages engagement and collaboration among team members and research partners.