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Job summary

Main area
R&D Projects
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 23 months (secondment available)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working (site/home))
Job ref
234-24-R017
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
24/07/2024

Employer heading

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Research Grants Officer

NHS AfC: Band 5

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job overview

23 month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity 

As the successful post holder, you will:

  • be responsible for the facilitation of study set up, approvals and ongoing research management for NNUH grant funded projects.
  • support the Research Grants Coordinator in the administration of externally funded clinical trials and other investigator-led research taking place in the Trust.
  • ensure that sponsor specific feasibility issues are fully considered for grant funded, NNUH sponsored studies and that studies are set up and approved in a timely manner, with access to the appropriate level of resources.
  • ensure that post award systems are in place to provide a streamlined continuation of service. 

The Research Grants Officer plays a key role in ensuring effective communications within the Trust, including preparation and delivery of regular presentations and reports to Trust, University and Clinical Research Network: Eastern staff, members, stakeholders, and other relevant groups. You will maintain a strong and current working knowledge of developments regarding clinical research management, regulation and governance, and NHS structures and services, to inform and guide the Trust.

Interview: 24th July 2024

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

 

 

Main duties of the job

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • To work with the Research Grants Coordinator to ensure a smooth process from post award to study set up and beyond.
  • To review study documents to assess that they meet Sponsor and Funder requirements before submission for regulatory approval.
  • To advise clinical staff /researchers on costing and pricing relating to research proposals, completion of research funding applications and appropriate use of support services.
  • To review research protocols to assess how the specified research activities will present cost implications for the Trust and to work on strategies to ensure full cost recovery for all contract research activity, securing an appropriate contribution to indirect costs, and negotiating appropriate payment terms and invoicing arrangements.
  • In conjunction with the Senior Contracting Manager review, negotiate and conclude appropriate agreements and contracts with collaborators, manufactures, laboratories, sites, covering such aspects as intellectual property rights and publishing rights. This will include liaison with the Trust legal services to ensure that contracts meet Trust requirements.
  • To check the terms of all awards (non-commercial contracts) to ensure that the Trust is not placed at any financial or legal risk. To discuss terms and conditions with researchers in order that key contractual obligations have been highlighted to the researcher and their department as appropriate.

 

Working for our organisation

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:

  • To work with the Research Grants Coordinator to ensure a smooth process from post award to study set up and beyond.
  • To review study documents to assess that they meet Sponsor and Funder requirements before submission for regulatory approval.
  • To advise clinical staff /researchers on costing and pricing relating to research proposals, completion of research funding applications and appropriate use of support services.
  • To review research protocols to assess how the specified research activities will present cost implications for the Trust and to work on strategies to ensure full cost recovery for all contract research activity, securing an appropriate contribution to indirect costs, and negotiating appropriate payment terms and invoicing arrangements.
  • In conjunction with the Senior Contracting Manager review, negotiate and conclude appropriate agreements and contracts with collaborators, manufactures, laboratories, sites, covering such aspects as intellectual property rights and publishing rights. This will include liaison with the Trust legal services to ensure that contracts meet Trust requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment or similar. Some experience must have been in a University Hospital or equivalent.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate complex information both written and orally to a range of audiences at both local and regional levels
  • Ability to build excellent working relationships and gain the respect and confidence of others.
  • Evidence of good problem-solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis

Attitude & Aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michael Sheridan
Job title
Research Grants Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603 287408
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