Research & Impact Manager (Maternity Cover)

REF: RM/11/16

Job Application Pack

Research & Impact Manager (Maternity Cover)

Dear Applicant,

Please find enclosed an application pack for the above post, which should contain the following items:

Job description and person specification
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Total Reward & Recognition Statement
Application form
Monitoring form

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY

Your application pack contains information about NICHS, the job vacancy and the person required. You should read these carefully.

You must complete the application form fully and accurately. If there is insufficient space for your answer, continue on a separate sheet. If typing your application form, the boxes will expand as you type.

It is your responsibility to ensure that sufficient information is given on the application form to enable the shortlisting panel to assess your suitability for this post.

PLEASE SHOW CLEARLY IN SECTION 5 OF YOUR APPLICATION HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION ENCLOSED.

Mission, Vision and Values of NICHS

Employees of NICHS must support its Mission, which is to prevent chest, heart and stroke illnesses in Northern Ireland and care for those affected by them. All staff must be committed to the Vision of the charity, which is a Northern Ireland free from chest, heart and stroke illnesses.

NICHS expects all staff to ‘live’ by 4 values, which underpin every aspect of our culture and activities:

Caring

Excellence

Integrity

Inclusion

/ We put the needs and rights of all the people of Northern Ireland at the heart of everything we do and show respect and concern for others.
We ensure that our work is consistently carried out to the highest standards and continually improved.
We will operate to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, transparency and accountability.
We will treat others fairly, promote equality and work to narrow health inequalities.

Applications, CV’s and attached sheets:

Applications will only be accepted on the official application form (enclosed)

Attached CV’s will not be considered, either in lieu of the application form or in conjunction with it.

Attached sheets will only be considered where they are continuation sheets of a section of the application form where insufficient room was available to include all the necessary details.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure an email orsigned hard copy of the complete forms, together with the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire, (please put in a separate envelope marked Monitoring Officer) is returned by:

Friday9 December 2016 at 12 noon

Where an email application is submitted by the deadline, a signed hard copy of the complete forms, together with the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire, (please put in a separate envelope marked Monitoring Officer) should be returned by:

Monday12 December 2016 at 12 noon

Application forms received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Under section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all successful applicants must provide Documentary evidence of their identity for verification and photocopying.

Completed applications should be returned no later than 12 noon onFri 9 December 2016 to:

HR Manager

NI Chest Heart and Stroke

21 Dublin Road

Belfast

BT2 7HB

Or .

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Research and Impact Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO:Director of Public Health

HOURS PER WEEK: 35

CONTRACT: Full Time – Temporary - This post will be offered on a fixed term contract basis to cover maternity leave for 12 months.

BASE: NICHS HQ – 21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB

SALARY:£31, 288 per annum (point 36)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a pivotal role within NICHS that is responsible for managing and overseeing delivery of our new Outcome Impact Framework to measure impact of NICHS’s services, overseeing NICHS’s Research Programme and ensuring NICHS has access to up to date health information and statistics. .

KEY TASKS

To manage and administer NICHS’s external research, as per NICHS’s Research Strategy, policies and procedures and updating these documents as required

To conduct systematic impact reviews of NICHS’s research; creating and disseminating user friend reports for different audiences

To manage, administer and support the Scientific Research Grants Committee and manage relations with its members and wider academics

To ensure effective appraisal and peer review of all research applications and prepare all relevant information and data to be presented to the Scientific Research Committee

To manage the overall running research budget that is over £1.5million and the annual research budget allocation, ensuring effective management, monitoring and payments

To manage and oversee effective and timely research monitoring and reporting

To ensure NICHS complies with research monitoring bodies and/or best practice requirements and provide information for internal auditing
To lead the implementation of NICHS’s outcome and impact framework in collaboration with the Impact Working Group.

To develop and deliver annual Impact Action Plans and produce review reports

To work alongside managers and staff ensure effective implementation of the Impact Framework, establishing clearly defined and measurable outcomes for each service

To work alongside delivery staff to establish tools and systems for capturing and measuring data against the agreed outcomes

To set the standard of data capture required within NICHS, and ensure that staff are capturing the required data and consistently meeting the data quality standards

To lead on the commissioning and management of external evaluation of services and associated budget

To provide and commission training for staff to embed impact across all services

To contribute to and support the production of business cases for new services

To manage existing and develop new relationships and represent NICHS at conferences or seminars, as well as organizing local conferences, workshops or networking events

To prepare and deliver high quality reports, publications, presentations, research resources, information and briefings for a range of audiences

To support data recording and monitoring on appropriate IT database / client management system (CRM)

To support the ongoing implementation and delivery of the NICHS’s Strategic Plan with support to policy formulation and fundraising activities

To undertake such other responsibilities as directed by the Chief Executive or Public Health Director

Person Specification

Criteria / Essential or Desirable / How criteria will be assessed - Application Form (AF), Interview (I) or Assessment (A)

1.A Masters in a relevant subject

/ Essential / AF & qualifications

A proven track record of 2 years experience of working in research and /or managing research programs with strong research skills

/ Essential / AF and I

Evidence of two years’ experience of project and financial management

/ Essential / AF and I
4Demonstrable experience of collecting, analysing and storing data sets and preparing reports / Essential / AF and I

Anunderstanding of outcomes and impact measurement and methods used

/ Essential / AF and I

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with people and influence change

/ Essential / AF, I and A

IT literate (all Microsoft Packages), including use of database and extracting information for reports and preparing presentations

/ Essential / A, I and AF

Proven ability to use own initiative to work independently, as well as having the ability to work as an effective team member.

/ Essential / AF and I

Valid driving licence and vehicle available for business use

/ Essential / AF

A PhD in a relevant subject or working towards a PhD

/ Desirable / AF and qualifications

Experience in conducting and/or coordinating peer review of research

/ Desirable / AF - I

A strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research

/ Desirable / AF and I

Practical experience in implementing an impact framework

/ Desirable / AF and I
14Use of on and off survey software/tools / Desirable / AF - I

Knowledge and use of infographic and / or how to create them

/ Desirable / AF - I

Experience of dealing with the media

/ Desirable / AF

NICHS reserves the right to apply enhanced shortlisting criteria should the volume of applications so warrant.

Terms and conditions of employment

2 satisfactory references are required, at least one of which must be from a current/most recent employer
Evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications
Evidence of relevant vehicle documentation
Successful applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK (under the Asylum and Immigration Act). This will be evidenced in the first instance by a passport or other forms of identification that will be outlined if no passport is available.
6 months probationary period

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory days
Organisation Contributory Pension scheme available
Salary sacrifice schemes available – Childcare Vouchers, Bike to Work, Translink TaxSmart.
Death in Service Scheme

This job description is not intended to be restrictive or definitive.

It is important to note that the responsibilities if the post may change to meet the requirements of the evolving services that the charity provides.

NICHS is an Equal Opportunities Employer

SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME ______FIRST NAME(S) ______

TITLE (Mr/Mrs etc) ______KNOWN AS ______

NATIONAL INS. NUMBER / / / /

HOME ADDRESS (including post code) ______

______

TEL NO [HOME] ______TEL NO [WORK] ______

MOBILE EMAIL ADDRESS ______

______

If the Person Specification states that access to a car is an essential criteria for the post please answer the following questions: -

Do you have access to a car YES___ NO___

Do you hold a current driving licence YES___ NO ___

______

REFEREES

Please name two work referees [not relatives] one of which should be a present or most recent employer.

A reference will only be sought from your current employer with your consent.

NAME ______

POSITION ______

ADDRESS ______

______

TEL NO. ______

EMAIL ADDRESS ______

NAME ______

POSITION ______

ADDRESS ______

______

TEL NO ______

EMAIL ADDRESS ______

Please indicate planned holiday arrangements or other dates when you are unavailable

From: ______To: ______

NICHS is under no obligation to take account of holiday arrangements but will endeavour to do so.

SECTION 2: EDUCATION

LEVEL
University, College, Secondary Education. (Starting with the most recent) / DATES OF ATTENDANCE / EXAMINATIONS / SUBJECTS TAKEN / RESULTS / GRADES / DATE ATTAINED

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES WHERE RELEVANT:

SECTION 3: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY – PRESENT OR MOST RECENT POST

Employer
Name & Address / Post Held / Dates
From/To / Reason for
Leaving / Current Salary

Brief description of main duties and responsibilities: ______

SECTION 3: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (CONTINUED)

Employer
Name & Address / Post Held & Main Duties / Responsibilities / Dates
From/To / Reason for
Leaving / Salary on
Leaving

Please continue on a separate sheet if required

PLEASE GIVE DETAILS OF ANY RELEVANT VOLUNTARY WORK

______

Section 4: MEDICAL HISTORY – Please give details of any periods of sickness over the last 2 years

Reason for Absence / From / To / No. of days
SECTION 5: SELECTION CRITERIA
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS – PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING
Please outline how you meet the essential criteria and any desirable criteria by providing clear and specific examples relevant to the criteria listed. Where possible please also give dates experience was achieved.
The selection panel will reach a decision on whether or not you meet each of the essential criteria on the basis of the evidence you supply. The onus is on you to provide sufficiently detailed examples in a succinct form to demonstrate that you have the experience of putting into use the competences that are needed for the post.
There is a strict word limit of 300 words per criterion
Please keep to the limit of 300 words per criterion. Any information over and above this will be removed during the admin check and will not be passed on to the short-listing panel.
It is recommended that you use the following model to describe your accomplishments: -
Challenge:Describe a specific example that relates to the criteria
Context:Explain the context or background to the example. Who else was involved? What were the particular circumstances etc?
Action:Outline the specific actions you took to meet the challenge
Result:Describe the result or outcome of your actions. Consider if, with hindsight, your actions were correct; what, if, anything would you do differently now; and what have you learnt from this experience.
Typed or word processed applications are preferable. If completing in manuscript, please ensure your copy is in legible block capitals
(Please continue on separate sheets if required.)
Essential Criteria

1.A Masters in a relevant subject

A proven track record of 2 years experience of working in research and /or managing research programs with strong research skills

Evidence of two years’ experience of project and financial management

Demonstrable experience of collecting, analysing and storing data sets and preparing reports

An understanding of impact measurement and methods used

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with people and influence change

7. IT literate (all Microsoft Packages), including use of database and extracting information for reports and preparing presentations
8.Proven ability to use own initiative to work independently, as well as having the ability to work as an effective team member.
Desirable Criteria
1.A PhD in a relevant subject or working towards a PhD
2.Experience in conducting and/or coordinating peer review of research
3.A strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research
4.Practical experience in implementing an impact framework
5.Use of on and off survey software/tools
6.Knowledge and use of infographic and / or how to create them
7.Experience of dealing with the media

SECTION 6: DISABILITY

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disability as ‘a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carryout normal day to day activities. Candidates with a disability will be given equal consideration. However to facilitate the interview process it is necessary for applicants to complete the questions below.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability which is relevant to the post you have applied for

YES ___ NO ___

Please indicate any particular arrangements you would require to attend interview

Please note candidates with a disability will have the opportunity to discuss their employment needs to enable NICHS to identify if reasonable adjustment can or should be made.

SECTION 7: CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

Has the applicant ever been convicted of a criminal offence (unspent only)?

YES____ NO_____

If yes, please provide details of all offences, penalties and dates.

______

Please note that having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Is there any reason why the applicant cannot work with children/vulnerable adults? YES_____ NO ______

Is there any reason why the applicant cannot work in regulated activity?

YES_____ NO______

N.B. Please refer to NI Executive document entitled ‘Changes to Disclosure and Barring: what you need to know’ for information on what is meant by regulated activity.

A copy of our policy on the recruitment of ex offenders is available on request.

Please can you let us know where you saw the advertisement for this job:

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SECTION 8: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING

(Return with your application form in a separate envelope)

Monitoring Form

NICHS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and our policy is to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of Race, Religious Belief, Political Opinion, Gender, Marital / Family Status or Sexual Orientation.

Under the Fair Employment (NI) Act 1989, NICHS is required to seek the information below which will be treated in the strictest confidence and used for Monitoring purposes only. This sheet will be detached from the application form and will be made available to the Monitoring Officer only. Failure to complete and return this form will result in disqualification.

Please answer the following questions by ticking the appropriate box:

1. Gender: Male Female

2. Marital Status:Married Single Civil Partners

3. Community Background:

Regardless of whether they actually practice a particular religion, most people in Northern Ireland are perceived to be members of either the Protestant or Roman Catholic communities.

Please indicate the community to which you belong:

I am a member of the Protestant community: ____

I am a member of the Roman Catholic community: _____

I am not a member of either the Protestant or the Roman Catholic communities: ____

If you do not answer the above question, we are encouraged to use the residuary method to make a determination, which means that we can make a determination as to your community background on the basis of the personal information supplied by you in your application form/personnel file.

4. Age

Please state your date of birth: ______

5. Racial Group

My Nationality is: ______

6. Disability: The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disability as ‘a physical or mental impairment which has substantial and long term effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities’.

Do you consider that you are a disabled person?

Yes: ____No: _____

If you answered yes, please indicate the nature of your impairment by ticking the appropriate box or boxes:

Hearing impairment ___Sensory impairment ___

Mobility impairment___Cognitive impairment ___

Learning disability or difficulties ___

Long-standing or progressive illness or health condition ___

Mental health condition ___