Job summary
The purpose of this post is to proactively assist and facilitate researchers working in Heart, Lung and Critical Care in their research endeavours and thereby supporting the Trust to develop and grow its research business.
Main duties of the job
The role will provide support in developing research grant proposals where the Trust is a partner; project managing and providing administrative assistance and guidance in the development and submission of grant applications. The post holder will work closely with research leads and their teams to ensure the outcomes of research are disseminated widely and work to raise the profile of research internally and externally through various events and campaigns.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children'sHospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care,clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer andrenal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academichealth sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflectthe diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHSorganisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that ourservices are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To proactively assist and manage researchers within the Trust in the development of research grants, particularly large externally-led collaborative projects
- To provide advice on issues to consider in the development of research proposals including guidance and support in accessing appropriate scientific, methodological and other advice in order to enhance the chances of funding success
- To act as a source of expertise and advice for all researchers within the Trust with respect to writing and sharing research news.
- To develop a detailed understanding and scientific knowledge of the Trusts research activity
- To be the first point of contact for Trust researchers for advice about the development of grant proposals where the Trust is a partner
- To proactively identify and communicate new and current funding opportunities to the Trusts researchers, tailoring information where necessary.
- To contribute to the collection of data and preparation of reports relating to the Trusts research development activities
- To provide administrative support to the PPI Lead.
- To liase with the relevant contacts in Imperial College, the National Heart and Lung Institute and other academic partners of the Trust about grant funding opportunities and research administration issues
- To organise, manage and facilitate research education events to engage with staff, patients and the wider public, evaluating effectiveness and providing follow-up communications
- Act as Associate AcoRD (Attributing the costs of health and social care Research & Development) Specialist, maintaining a working knowledge of AcoRD and its application in the NHS.
- Develop Schedule of Events Cost Attribution Templates (SoECATs) with Trust researchers as a mandatory part of grant applications.
- To promote the corporate image of the Trust and its research activity to all individuals, groups internal and external to the organisation
- To represent the Trust at external meetings
- To assist the Research Development Manager in any other activities to develop research at the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To proactively assist and manage researchers within the Trust in the development of research grants, particularly large externally-led collaborative projects
- To provide advice on issues to consider in the development of research proposals including guidance and support in accessing appropriate scientific, methodological and other advice in order to enhance the chances of funding success
- To act as a source of expertise and advice for all researchers within the Trust with respect to writing and sharing research news.
- To develop a detailed understanding and scientific knowledge of the Trusts research activity
- To be the first point of contact for Trust researchers for advice about the development of grant proposals where the Trust is a partner
- To proactively identify and communicate new and current funding opportunities to the Trusts researchers, tailoring information where necessary.
- To contribute to the collection of data and preparation of reports relating to the Trusts research development activities
- To provide administrative support to the PPI Lead.
- To liase with the relevant contacts in Imperial College, the National Heart and Lung Institute and other academic partners of the Trust about grant funding opportunities and research administration issues
- To organise, manage and facilitate research education events to engage with staff, patients and the wider public, evaluating effectiveness and providing follow-up communications
- Act as Associate AcoRD (Attributing the costs of health and social care Research & Development) Specialist, maintaining a working knowledge of AcoRD and its application in the NHS.
- Develop Schedule of Events Cost Attribution Templates (SoECATs) with Trust researchers as a mandatory part of grant applications.
- To promote the corporate image of the Trust and its research activity to all individuals, groups internal and external to the organisation
- To represent the Trust at external meetings
- To assist the Research Development Manager in any other activities to develop research at the Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification in health or life sciences subject
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification in field related to medical research
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of major applicable research funders
- Writing and producing research content for online and print platforms
Desirable
- Knowledge of research governance
- Experience of facilitating or coordinating research events
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communicator
- Excellent team player
Desirable
- Familiarity with research costs, budgets and finances in the NHS
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification in health or life sciences subject
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification in field related to medical research
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of major applicable research funders
- Writing and producing research content for online and print platforms
Desirable
- Knowledge of research governance
- Experience of facilitating or coordinating research events
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communicator
- Excellent team player
Desirable
- Familiarity with research costs, budgets and finances in the NHS
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
