JOB TITLE: Primary Care Research Manager- Primary Care Research Northern Ireland (PCRNI)
SALARY:£55,690 – £62,682 per annum (Band 8A)
DURATION: 2-year fixed term contract in the first instance with possibility of permanency
Secondments will be considered.
LOCATION: Hybrid Working – Eastern FSU, 1 Bradford Court, Belfast/Homeworking with regular travel to general practice sites across Northern Ireland.
PCRNI
Primary Care Research Northern Ireland (PCRNI) has recently been established to support research delivery in NI General Practice / Primary Care. Primary Care Research Northern Ireland was set up as part of the UK Clinical Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Network, and the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network.
Role Summary
The Primary Care Research Manager, Primary Care Research Northern Ireland (PCRNI) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the development and delivery of research, development and innovation across Primary Care in Northern Ireland. The post holder will lead the expansion of commercial research opportunities, develop partnerships with research sponsors, universities, healthcare organisations and Primary Care Practices, and ensure the effective delivery of research studies in line with relevant governance, regulatory and contractual requirements.
Essential Criteria
A university degree or professional qualification and have worked for at least 3 years in a management role to include substantial relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to project manage a complex project from start-up phase onwards within a research setting.
OR
Have worked for at least 5 years in a management role to include substantial relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to project manage a complex project from start-up phase onward within a research setting
At least two years middle management experience at *Band 7 equivalent or above within a Research and Development setting.
Hold a full current driving licence and/or* have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full.
*This relates to any individual who has declared that they have a disability which debars them from driving.
For full job details and essential and desirable criteria, please see the application pack which will be emailed to you when you apply.
Additional Benefits
Cycle to Work Scheme and NHS Car Lease Scheme.
Federations also recognise HSC reckonable service for increment points, annual leave and sick leave.
Eastern FSU offer a range of attractive terms and conditions of employment. For full job details and all essential and desirable criteria please see the Applicant Information document.
**Please note application is via our application form only and not the NI Jobs CV, once you click on Apply now, we will be notified, and you will receive an application form by email.
The closing date for submission of completed applications is12 noon, Friday 20th November 2026
Anticipated date of interview:Tuesday 1st December2026.
It will be necessary to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post. Eastern FSU is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills:Manager primary care research Project Manager
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