NIHR are looking for a Programme Director for a Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme, to succeed Professor Kathy Rowan who reaches the end of their tenure on 30 September 2026.
The HSDR Programme aims to produce rigorous and relevant evidence to improve the quality, accessibility and organisation of health and social care services by funding high quality, well designed, independent research. Through commissioned and researcher-led workstreams, the HSDR Programme produces findings which meet the needs of NHS and social care managers and leaders. The portfolio includes a range of research studies, typically mixed-methods, with a clear focus on the organisation and quality of care, as well as capturing the experience of patients, staff and service users. To view our current funded projects, please visit the NIHR funding and awards website.
This role is an honorary post and does not confer any employment status or any employment rights. You should have an agreement in writing of support from your employing organisation when applying.
If you believe passionately in inclusive evidence-based care and want to make health, public health and social care services and organisations work better for service users, patients, and the dedicated staff and managers who provide care, and you have a strong track record in health and care services research, then this is the role for you. Leading this influential programme, as part of a wider group of NIHR programme directors, will allow you to work across the health, public health and social care sectors and alongside key influencers in government.
Find out more and apply on the NIHR website!
Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme Director
Closing date: 27 February 2026
Pre-requisites: Successful role holder must not hold any other NIHR honorary role for the duration of the tenure, other than in exceptional circumstances