Head of Healthcare Professions Academic Development

Title: Head of Healthcare Professions Academic Development
Advert location: Leeds
Postcode: LS9 7TF
Country: GB
Advertised salary: Band 8d - £94,356-£108,814
Contract: Permanent
Native advert metadata: Apply for job Job reference: 001950 Salary: Band 8d - £94,356-£108,814 Closing date: 11/09/2026 Department: RaD72 Misc Research and Development Dept Location: St James’s University Hospital Division: Directorate of Research & Innovation Hours Per Week: 37.5

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Name: Dr Denise Ross
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Job Summary
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional and research leader to join LTHT as Head of Healthcare Professions Academic Development (AFC grade 8D).

As a member of the Research & Innovation (R&I) Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic development of research, innovation and evidence-based practice across the Trust's healthcare professions workforce. Working closely with clinical leaders, universities and external partners, you will build research capacity, develop academic career pathways and help secure funding to support research growth.

Alongside this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to maintain an active research portfolio and contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical research that improves patient care.

Why you should join our Team
Research and innovation are central to LTHT's ambition to be one of the UK's leading research-active NHS organisations.

In this role, you will:

• Shape the future of healthcare professional research career pathways across the Trust.
• Influence strategy as part of the R&I Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop strong partnerships with universities, NIHR and other research organisations.
• Support healthcare professionals to access research, fellowship and funding opportunities.
• Lead programmes that build research capability, mentorship and academic career development.
• Continue to develop your own research profile while making a lasting impact on patient care and workforce development.

What you will bring to the role
We are looking for an inspirational and collaborative leader who is passionate about developing research-active healthcare professionals.

You will have:

• Registration as a healthcare professional with a recognised UK professional body.
• Extensive experience of working within the UK NHS.
• A strong track record in research, innovation, academic development or clinical leadership.
• Experience of building research capacity and supporting staff at different stages of their academic careers.
• Experience of securing research funding and supporting successful grant or fellowship applications.
• Excellent partnership-working skills, with the ability to collaborate across organisations and disciplines.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and supervising healthcare professionals and researchers.
• An established research profile, including experience of leading or contributing to funded research.

If you are passionate about advancing healthcare research, developing future clinical academics and influencing strategic change at scale, we would love to hear from you.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….
Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here .

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.