Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and considered world leader in musculoskeletal discipline. One of the core aims of the RNOH's Foundation status is clinical research & academic development, which are essential in maintaining the status of specialist centre and world leader in its field.
The post holder will play key role in developing clinical research & academic capabilities with the RNOH, jointly with our key academic partners. The main purpose of the role is to lead on identifying suitable research funding opportunities for research projects developed by RNOH staff, leading on writing submissions jointly with clinicians, and management of grants (pre and post award), including funder reporting.
Main duties of the job
- Work with Head of the Research and Innovation Centre and research leads across the site to develop a strong project development strategy and its implementation.
- Undertake in depth analysis of current outputs and identify areas for development.
- Identify suitable funding opportunities and present key information to stakeholders to gain approval.
- Work closely with RNOH staff on developing project ideas.
- Support development and education of high impact publications and education of staff on requirements for such publication.
About us
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further detail on the main responsibilities of the role, and ensure that you provide evidence of how you meet these in your application.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate degree
- Knowledge of research governance, including legal requirements relating to research
- Knowledge of NHS as well as HEI research systems
- Knowledge of financial aspects of research management
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience preferably in a healthcare / academic environment
- Significant research management experience
- Research administration
- Data analytical skills
- Audit and monitoring experience
- Experience of interpreting national guidance and policies and their implementation at local level
- Staff management experience
Desirable
- Some budget management experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Numeracy and problem solving skills
- Experience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Experience of using databases
- Project management
- Data analytical skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to manage and motivate others
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
RNOH
Stanmore
HA7 4LP