The National Institute for Health Reserch (NIHR) programme for research careers aims to attract, develop and retain the best health and social care professionals to lead and support the delivery of important research. There are currently over 10,000 front-line research delivery staff working throughout the NHS who are funded or part-funded by the NIHR.
You can find an overview of the support available from the NIHR on the careers pages of their website: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/health-and-care-professionals/career-development/