York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a strong portfolio of research on its two main sites, and is working hard to build on this to grow and enhance this portfolio further.

As such, we are seeing an increased number of grant applications being considered, explored, and submitted. To help meet this demand, we now require a post to join our team to support our experienced Research Grant Development officer, to maximise on our external funding opportunities.

This is a unique post, so we anticipate we may need to develop the successful candidate into this role. We welcome applications without direct experience but have the right skill set to take on this post.

For current NHS employees, p lease seek permission from your current line manager before applying for this post on a secondment basis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Research Grant Development Officer on all aspects of research support service, in terms of developing research grant proposals to a variety of non-commercial external funders, and forging collaborations with researchers in a variety of local and national institutions, to put together a strong team to deliver the proposed research.

The post holder will also support the R& D teams Patient and Public Involvement activities and research communication activities, to raise the profile of our research.

The successful applicant will also lead on research engagement strategies including, networking events and supporting the Babi Study (babi-study (yorkhospitals.nhs.uk) and will take lead responsibility for the teams website (www.research.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk), intranet, social media activity and the production of printed publicity such as newsletters, leaflets, and posters.

This is a varied R& D role and will require flexibility in working with the many different groups this post encounters, internally in the Trust and externally across the region and nationally.

The role is fixed term, 2 years, and a secondment would be considered for current employees.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have

made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters degree level or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent professional experience of working in clinical research.

Desirable

• Project Management qualifications ECDL qualification or equivalent clinical research qualification.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of Research methodology
• Experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures.
• Familiarity with the main research funding schemes
• Previous experience of working within communications and engagement

Desirable

• Working knowledge of AcoRD costing guidelines.
• Experience of successfully managing research projects.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development with various deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including giving presentations and training courses.
• Ability to understand analyse and interpret complex project data and research governance information

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to a team approach.
• Ability to problem solve/make decisions.

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work independently to problem solve and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing demands.
• Flexible, reliable and proactive.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

419-6347690-SO-MG