Education and Research Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), based at Leicester General Hospital, is committed to growing international research, education and innovation, and is one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting first class clinical research.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with relevant staff, and extensively with the multidisciplinary research and implementation teams within the LDC, the wider University of Leicester, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. They will also be expected to work regularly with external collaborators, commissioners, provider organisation, and academic colleagues, external academic and industry collaborators.

Budget Responsible for oversight and monitoring of multiple project funds; to include tracking incoming funding and expenditure for externally funded projects, and monitoring/reporting on fund allocation. Spending projections, identify and report concerns and potential shortfalls. Liaise with Leicester Diabetes Centre staff regarding new projects and developments, identifying resource allocation issues. Responsible for ensuring all funding is received from collaborative partner organisations.

Staff Coordinate planned absence and oversee sickness leave records as required. Monitor absence trends and provide feedback to line manager and LDC Operations Management team. Manage junior staff on a day-to-day and planned basis as required. Promote co-operation and good team spirit and deal effectively with issues as required. Develop and maintain constructive relationships whilst reconciling or resolving conflict.

Policy Support other key LDC staff, in delivery of multiple LDC research initiatives and implementation projects to meet local and national guidance and operating procedures. Design, maintain and organise project and working group processes and procedures ensuring they remain efficient and user focused.

Assist with coordination of research and project funding submissions to deliver local and national translational research priorities.

Responsible for preparation and presentation of timely and accurate interventional materials, management information and reports, for local and national collaborative stakeholders.

Communications Assist in the dissemination of completed work and contribute towards seminars and professional conferences.

Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships between relevant clinicians, practitioners and managers within the research speciality, locally, nationally and internationally.

Communicate and liaise with patient and user groups to incorporate user involvement and co-production in all areas of research and service development.

Develop a working partnership between the Trust, academic and support staff at local and external Universities and institutions.

Actively participate in local, national and international travel and networking to maintain and develop an expert level of knowledge in the speciality.

To increase research capacity and generate new income.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

IMPACT Team

DESMOND and Implementation Team

Other LDC Teams

LDC Senior Managers and Directors

LDC Finance lead

Internal relationships with mangers in UHL R&I corporate services and CMGs

University of Leicester colleagues and collaborators

Clinical managers and clinicians

National and International Partners and Stakeholder for example: NIHR Research Collaborations, Industry, Training Providers, Higher Education Institutes.

External organisations Commissioners, Acute Trusts, CICs, CCGs, STPs, ICS (local and national)

Local, regional, national, international links as appropriate

KEY RESULT AREAS

Support delivery of research and other national programmes (e.g. DESMOND) ongoing within the Education and Research team and wider LDC.

Demonstrate expertise in the field of teaching, research and/or structured patient education for self-management, and the provision of support and advice as required. This includes the delivery of educational training sessions to patients, research participants and healthcare professionals virtually and in-person, which may involve travel, and subsequent quality assurance

Lead and project manage the development of complex educational interventions for research participants and healthcare professionals

To ensure the development of complex educational interventions and associated projects are prepared and delivered to time and target.

Act as a lead for the speciality of diabetes and other relevant long term conditions education as applicable.

To undertake research and service development aligned with LDC priorities and strategic direction.

Support the Senior Education and Research Associates, Operations Director, and LDC Directors in delivering the strategies and operational management of the Diabetes Education & Research team.

To provide supervision for staff as appropriate including supervision of higher degree e.g. MSc Diabetes as appropriate.

Project management, development, progression and co-ordination of new and ongoing research and implementation projects either as the study lead or in conjunction with others, in line with departmental strategic direction.

Undertake Research Ethics Committee submissions and study set-up for new projects as required, and manage/supervise others as appropriate.

Support the submissions of grants and bids for future research funding

Leading, supporting and supervising the submission and publication of original research papers.

Disseminate knowledge and skills in the implementation and translation of research outcomes into clinical practice.

Play an active part in the dissemination of research outcomes, including the preparation of reports, presentations and papers locally, nationally and internationally.

Support delivery of NIHR and other national programmes ongoing within the Education and Research team and wider LDC.

Present original research locally, nationally and internationally.

Ensure all projects are undertaken in accordance with ICH GCP and Research Governance guidelines, being mindful of all ethical and legal considerations.

Provide expertise in the relevant area of clinical or professional practice in diabetes and other LTCs.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• A degree or equivalent
• Health care professional with recognised professional registration

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years experience working within the field of chronic disease, including diabetes
• Experience of working within the NHS or the field of research and audit
• Experience of teaching staff, students and patients

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Must have a high level of computer skills including MS Teams, excel, word, powerpoint and Gantt charts

Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop, provide support/supervision/line management to junior staff and higher degree students

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Project management skills with experience of monitoring and evaluation
• Must have excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)