Liverpool Health Partners Researcher Development Programme (LHP RDP)
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE A RESEARCH CAREER
Are you a healthcare professional or working in research delivery?
Do you have the drive and ambition to be a future research leader?
Apply now to join the Liverpool Health Partners Research Development Programme.
Merseyside and Cheshire regions only
Liverpool Health Partners (LHP) working in partnership with NHS Research & Development North West (R&D NW) are pleased to announce the recruitment to the LHP Researcher Development Programme (LHP RDP).
We are looking for 30 enthusiastic and committed healthcare / research delivery professionals, educated to degree level who are employed by LHP partner organisations and organisations within Merseyside and Cheshire regions who can demonstrate a significant interest and commitment to health and social care research and an ambition to become a future research leader
This programme is open to healthcare professionals which includes, but is not limited to, registered nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, pharmacists, psychologists, clinical scientists, social workers, mental health practitioners, professionals supporting research and academic partners from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. If you need further clarification, please contact leanne.gregory@researchnorthwest.nhs.uk
You will need full support from your employing organisation, agreement to two study days per month over 12 months and agreement for one two-hour coaching session each month.
This course aims:
- To understand the drivers, policy context and value of research in health and social care across the North West region and nationally.
- To understand the role of LHP, the NIHR regional Research Delivery Networks (RDN) and how to involve patients, the public and wider organisations in research.
- To introduce the knowledge, intellectual abilities, and methodologies to do and lead research.
- To understand how to engage and influence others to ensure the wider impact of research.
- To understand the factors/dimensions that create and enable leadership in research.
- Develop the personal qualities and approach to be an effective researcher.
- Have knowledge of the standards, requirements, and professionalism to do research.
- To identify and fulfil personal development needs/learning outcomes.
- To create a personal network that will progress and promote the research leadership journey.
- To engage with current Principal and Chief Investigators in the region and understand their role and its impact.
- To develop reflective practice skills and be able to critically review personal researcher development.
- To develop aspirational goals and an initial 3-5 year career plan to achieve research leadership potential.
The programme is a 12-month course delivered over 11 days plus mentoring and online coaching sessions. (please see workshop dates below)
The programme will embrace a blended learning approach with homework and assignments that will ensure that all relevant content is covered during the 12-month period.
The programme is led by NHS Research and Development North West, which includes LHP team, a leadership coach, organisational development experts, facilitators and a range of visiting speakers who will cover specialist topics. The programme is part of a Level 7 (20 credit) Masters Level module within the University of Liverpool. You will be expected to complete two academic assignments as part of the module and there will be further work/ reading expected outside of the workshops.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5PM, 30TH APRIL 2025.
Dates for your diary
Information Sessions
19th March 12.30 – 1.30pm via this teams link
9th April 12.30 – 1.30pm via this teams link
Interview date – week commencing 1st July 2025
Residential launch – 16th & 17th October 2025 (secret location)
Workshop dates for 2025/26
(Liverpool city centre venue)
- 13th Nov 2025
- 11th Dec 2025
- 15th Jan 2026
- 12th Feb 2026
- 12th March 2026
- 16th April 2026
- 14th May 2026
- 11th June 2026
- 2nd July 2026
Please note that you must attend 90% of the course dates.
Click here to download the programme outline which includes eligibility criteria, programme content and expected outcomes.
To apply you’ll need to complete an application form, to download, please click here.
Click here to download guidance on releasing staff for research-related activities.
If you have any questions regarding the programme please email Leanne Gregory by clicking here.