University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5/6 Junior Research Grants Officer - Development Opportunity

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Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham Trust is a leading NHS Trust committed to advancing healthcare through pioneering research, development and innovation. The Research Application Support (RAS) Team supports our researchers in obtaining funding to pursue groundbreaking research that has a profound impact both locally and nationally. As our team continues to expand, we are looking for a committed and motivated individual with a research background to join our friendly and pro-active team as a Junior Research Grant Officer.

The Junior Research Grant Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting our researchers throughout the grant application process. The individual will provide support for a variety of study types, including clinical trials and healthcare data research projects involving UHBFT staff, patients, samples, data or our facilities. This position involves identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal development, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, completing costing tools and managing post-award processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting research initiatives.

The position is a developmental role, starting at Band 5. The successful individual will undertake a comprehensive 12-month training programme, complete a competency framework, and, upon successful completion, progress to a Band 6 Research Grant Officer role.

Main duties of the job

The Junior Research Grant Officer will:

*Identify and disseminate funding opportunities from a variety of sources, including NIHR, UKRI and Charities.

*Identify and signpost to key service support departments and infrastructure teams.

*Assist researchers in the preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and internal processes.

*Provide advice on proposal development, budgeting, and project planning to maximise the chances of funding success.

*Coordinate with various service support departments (e.g. pharmacy, imaging) to gather necessary information and costs for grant applications.

*Facilitate letters of support and sign-off for applications where UHBFT are the lead NHS Trust.

It is essential that candidates have a background in research, preferably with a solid understanding and experience in clinical research delivery. You should be familiar with the UK funding research landscape and comfortable working with a diverse group of researchers and teams across complex organisations. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive individual who can thrive under pressure and manage a high volume of deadlines.

Candidates should have the ability to convey complex information to a range of stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner. Additionally, you must have excellent IT skills, including a high level of proficiency in the MS Office Suite (especially Excel), and enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced, dynamic department.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1087183YS

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Professional knowledge acquired at degree level or equivalent experience in relevant discipline e.g. Healthcare Science, Nursing Studies, Biomedical Science.
*Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

*Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate study e.g. Clinical Research, Health Data Science, Health Policy.

Experience

Essential

*Experience of scientific/health related subject matter.
*Significant experience working within Research, Development & Innovation environment.
*Experience working in a healthcare environment.
*Understanding of NHS/University research environments.
*Understanding of clinical research delivery.
*Experience of budget control and contract negotiation.
*Evidence of project work within the NHS.
*Ability to interpret national policies and guidance as appropriate.
*Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand.
*Evidence of good written and oral presentation skills.

Desirable

*Experience and knowledge of SoECATs and AcoRD framework.
*Knowledge of research funders and their application processes, e.g. NIHR, MRC and Charities.
*Finance understanding of SFIs.
*Evidence of innovation in project research teams.
*Understanding Health Data Research within the NHS.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to make decisions on meeting project targets highlighting performance information including complex facts and/or situations which requires analysis and interpretation.
*Communication with ability to receive sensitive and provide complex information with ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate (internal and external staff).
*Ability to analyse and report data in a format which is consistent with the needs of the audience.
*Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
*Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a constructive manner.
*Ability to work to challenging and tight deadlines.
*Ability to use initiative and show self- motivation.
*Calm under pressure and can work to tight deadlines.
*Able to deal with difficult situations and manage expectations.
*Good report writing skills.
*Ability to delegate and work through others.
*Ability to work independently.
*Team player.
*Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent interpersonal skills.
*Ability to manage conflict in a constructive manner.
*Advanced keyboard skills.
*Excellent IT skills, especially Excel.
*Flexible approach to work.
*Demonstrate attention to detail.
*Able to travel across UHB sites and to external sites if required.

Desirable

*Negotiation, coaching, facilitation and leadership skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Professional knowledge acquired at degree level or equivalent experience in relevant discipline e.g. Healthcare Science, Nursing Studies, Biomedical Science.
*Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

*Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate study e.g. Clinical Research, Health Data Science, Health Policy.

Experience

Essential

*Experience of scientific/health related subject matter.
*Significant experience working within Research, Development & Innovation environment.
*Experience working in a healthcare environment.
*Understanding of NHS/University research environments.
*Understanding of clinical research delivery.
*Experience of budget control and contract negotiation.
*Evidence of project work within the NHS.
*Ability to interpret national policies and guidance as appropriate.
*Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand.
*Evidence of good written and oral presentation skills.

Desirable

*Experience and knowledge of SoECATs and AcoRD framework.
*Knowledge of research funders and their application processes, e.g. NIHR, MRC and Charities.
*Finance understanding of SFIs.
*Evidence of innovation in project research teams.
*Understanding Health Data Research within the NHS.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to make decisions on meeting project targets highlighting performance information including complex facts and/or situations which requires analysis and interpretation.
*Communication with ability to receive sensitive and provide complex information with ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate (internal and external staff).
*Ability to analyse and report data in a format which is consistent with the needs of the audience.
*Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
*Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a constructive manner.
*Ability to work to challenging and tight deadlines.
*Ability to use initiative and show self- motivation.
*Calm under pressure and can work to tight deadlines.
*Able to deal with difficult situations and manage expectations.
*Good report writing skills.
*Ability to delegate and work through others.
*Ability to work independently.
*Team player.
*Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent interpersonal skills.
*Ability to manage conflict in a constructive manner.
*Advanced keyboard skills.
*Excellent IT skills, especially Excel.
*Flexible approach to work.
*Demonstrate attention to detail.
*Able to travel across UHB sites and to external sites if required.

Desirable

*Negotiation, coaching, facilitation and leadership skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)