Research Development Associate

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in London is seeking a Research Development Officer to support researchers in securing research grants and managing collaborative projects. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate degree in health or life sciences, strong communication skills, and knowledge of research funding. This role offers a chance to enhance research efforts, assist in proposal development, and promote research activities within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of major applicable research funders.
• Writing and producing research content for online and print platforms.
• Familiarity with research costs, budgets and finances in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage researchers in developing research grants.
• Provide advice on research proposals and access to resources.
• Act as an expert source for writing and sharing research news.
• Identify and communicate funding opportunities to researchers.
• Organize and facilitate research education events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communicator

Team player

Education

Post-graduate qualification in health or life sciences

Job description

Overview

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.

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 liaise 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.

Qualifications and experience

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
• Essential: 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
• Essential: Excellent communicator
• Essential: Excellent team player

Desirable

• Familiarity with research costs, budgets and finances in the NHS

Other information

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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here (Criminal records checks for overseas applicants).

Employer details

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, SW3 6NP

Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx