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RRDN Speciality Lead - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol · posted 17 August 2026
Job type
honorary
Location
Bristol, England

Job summary

Application is via an expression of interest. You cannot apply directly through NHS Jobs. For information and to apply for this role, please visit our dedicated micro-site: https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/swc-rrdn-recruitment/specialty-and-settings-leadership-roles

The Specialties and Settings function will play a key leadership role in the on-going development and performance of the RDN. As part of this function, Regional Research Specialty and Setting Leads, will provide leadership and advice, support research delivery, and participate in regional or national projects relating to Specialty or Setting capacity, capability and accessibility for research delivery. The Regional Research specialty and Setting Leads provide the vital link between the regional, geographically-based networks (RRDNs) and national networks of expertise which is essential to the success of the RDN.

There is 1 role available covering: Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The role is open to any relevant health and care team member from within the South West Central region. Applicants should be leaders active in delivery of NIHR RDN portfolio research.

Main duties of the job

For information and to apply for this role, please visit our dedicated micro-site: https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/swc-rrdn-recruitment/specialty-and-settings-leadership-roles

About us

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.

As part of the NIHR, the Research Delivery Network (RDN) supports the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy.

The whole of England is supported through 12 NIHR Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs).

We are the South West Central region and are hosted by University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

The South West Central RRDN covers the following Integrated Care Systems:

  • Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

  • Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

  • Dorset

  • Gloucestershire

Job responsibilities

For information and to apply for this role, please visit our dedicated micro-site: https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/swc-rrdn-recruitment/specialty-and-settings-leadership-roles

Person specification

See person specification on the job description document attached to this advert.

Essential

  • Please apply via the micro-site
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