About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dynamic individual to join our team at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services as Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Coordinator. This is a brand new post that has been established to support our ambitions to strengthen our research identity, visibility and operational capability.
BSPS is a large network of NHS laboratories serving 7 NHS hospitals: Ashford & St Peter's, Frimley Park, Royal Berkshire, Royal Surrey, Heatherwood, Wexham Park and East Surrey Hospital.
You will be an organised person able to interact with multiple colleagues from different scientific, clinical, financial and administrative backgrounds to support the RDI Network Lead coordinate research activities across the pathology network. Amongst other duties, the post holder will be the main point of contact for researchers, industry and academics contacting the BSPS network, will consolidate peer-reviewed publications, develop the BSPS website research pages, work with partner trust RDI teams and have oversight of research income.
Please note that interviews for this post will be conducted in person only. Remote or virtual interviews are not available, and candidates will be required to attend the interview at the specified location.
Main duties of the job
o The Research coordinator will act as a focal point for communication in relation to anything Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) related across the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) pathology network. This will include communication with Research teams of the BSPS partner organisations and research active scientists, clinicians and other colleagues across the network
o Within the network the research coordinator will be responsible for keeping track of documentation related to RDI, keep a record of on-going studies, keep an up to date library of peer-reviewed papers published by members of BSPS.
o The post holder will work closely with and provide support on-going to the BSPS RDI lead.
o The post holder will liaise with clinical research departments across the BSPS network, research support staff, scientists, finance staff and external stakeholders as required.
o The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in an independent manner without the need for direct supervision and be capable of using and taking initiative.
o To develop and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with peers and colleagues across BSPS and BSPS partner Trusts.
o Regularly has contact with Senior Managers, Clinicians, Directors, R&D teams and scientific and clinical colleagues within BSPS.
o Liaises with other staff and colleagues across BSPS and the five Partner Trusts at all levels.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will coordinate RDI activity across the network. This will include;
First point of contact for anyone contacting BSPS re RDI Maintaining the R&D section of the BSPS website Establish an organised process for R&D activity within and linked to BSPS Attendance and minute taking at BSPS RDI meetings and any other meetings required Work with the RID Lead and BSPS finance team to ensure appropriate reimbursement for RDI activities across the network Maintain an up to date library of peer-reviewed publications from BSPS
The post holder will be based at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust in Guildford and share an office with a friendly, supportive and active research team at the Bowel Cancer Screening South of England Hub on the Surrey Research Park. Because the role is for the entire pathology network the postholder will be expected to travel across the pathology network as required.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent professional experience or significant in depth practical experience
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience, preferably in NHS Trust, university or clinical research environment.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of (clinical) research issues such as research governance, ethical review, Medicines for Human Use Regulations, etc
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies
- Management of resources
- Some experience of undertaking internal audit and monitoring.
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)