Health Informatics Career Framework

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Role Title

Research and Evaluation Manager

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HICF Reference code

KM-7.2

HICF Discipline

Knowledge Management

HICF Level

7 - Advanced Practitioners

Role Description

A Research and Evaluation Manager leads the scoping, coordination and delivery of research and evaluation activity in research programme. This includes: commissioning research and evaluation; developing a research and evaluation framework for the work to be carried out; managing research projects and activities; providing expert advice on approaches to research and evaluation; contributing to the development of strategy through leading on the development of an evidence base; advising key stakeholders on evidence and research; maintaining the confidentiality and security of information; managing the research team to ensure research objectives and requirements are met; and encouraging and supporting collaboration among researchers and evaluators. It may also include undertaking specific aspects of the research programme.

Indicative job titles

Research Manager

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Indicative qualifications

Masters level degree in a clinical discipline / research methodology or equivalent (or relevant experience)
Management qualification at QCF level 4 or equivalent (or relevant experience)
Project management qualification (eg Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management (ISEB), Certificate in IS Project Management (ISEB))

Related National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Item Title	Standard
CFAMLA2 - Manage your own resources and professional development	NOS
CFAMLB1 - Develop and implement operational plans for your area of responsibility	NOS
CFAMLB10 - Manage risk	NOS
CFAMLB6 - Provide leadership in your area of responsibility	NOS
CFAMLD2 - Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders	NOS
CFAMLD6 - Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility	NOS
CFAMLE16 - Select suppliers through a tendering process	NOS
CFAMLE2 - Manage finance for your area of responsibility	NOS
CFAMLE6 - Ensure health and safety requirements are met in your area of responsibility	NOS
CFAMLF2 - Manage a programme of complementary projects	NOS
SFHHI13 - Appraise information and knowledge resources in a health context	NOS
SFHHI14 - Identify the health information needs of staff, patients and the public to support the development of systems	NOS
SFHHI20 - Critically appraise clinical information and evidence	NOS
SFHHI7 - Collect and validate data and information in a health context	NOS
SFHRandD6 - Produce a detailed research and development plan	NOS
SFHRandD7 - Direct and manage research and development activities	NOS
SFJCCBA4.1 - Provide learning opportunities for colleagues	NOS

Other related professional standards

Item Title	Standard
Capacity and capability Level 2	KSF
Communication Level 4	KSF
Development and innovation Level 3	KSF
Equality and diversity Level 2	KSF
Health, safety and security Level 3	KSF
Information collection & analysis Level 4	KSF
Personal and people development Level 3	KSF
Procurement & commissioning Level 3	KSF
Quality Level 4	KSF
Service Improvement Level 3	KSF
Services and project management Level 4	KSF
Full registration - level 3	UKCHIP