Research and Innovation Facilitator

Job summary

As our Research and Innovation Facilitator you will work directly with GP's, researchers, Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board and other external partners to support high quality research delivery across our Primary Care surgeries and networks.

You will lead on identifying and facilitating National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and other projects, while also developing in-house ("home grown") initiatives such as audits, evaluations and quality improvement studies.

You will help shape the local research agenda, ensure projects are compliant and well resourced and act as a mentor and point of contact for colleagues exploring research opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven research experience who is eager to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to improving health outcomes in our communities.

NOTE: This is a shared role where the successful candidate will represent both Thanet Health CIC and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (KM ICB) in research activities.

Main duties of the job

Identify, coordinate and facilitate the delivery of relevant research projects aligned to the Thanet Health CIC (TH CIC) strategic agenda.

Actively search for funding opportunities, prepare grant applications and manage partnerships with stakeholders.

Review capacity, capability and governance requirements across multiple GP sites and support compliance with national standards.

Further and support the strategic and organisational development of the Thanet Health Research Hub and its team, also in view of developing strategies for other locations, to promote delivery of research in other Primary Care settings within South East England.

Mentor and support staff developing research ideas, including literature reviews, protocol development and HRA applications.

Liaise with Km ICB, academic institutions, the Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) and other research bodies.

Promote and report on Research and Innovation activity internally and externally, contributing to strategic planning and improvement of the Thanet Health Research Hub.

Support Research and Innovation Lead in delivering research objectives, maintaining accurate records and reporting on project progress.

About us

Thanet Health CIC is a Community Interest Company and a GP membership organisation, working together to enhance the health and wellbeing of people across Thanet. We are committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence in Primary Care. Our growing research portfolio offers opportunities to influence national research agendas and contribute to improved local outcomes.