Senior Research and Innovation Project Facilitator

Senior Research and Innovation Project Facilitator

Division:
Medical Directorate

Care Group:
Corporate

Band:
Band 6

The
Senior Research & Innovation (R&I) Project Facilitator supports the development and delivery of the Trust's homegrown research and innovation portfolio. The role works closely with clinical and non-clinical staff to develop high-quality research, academic and service innovation projects, ensuring that appropriate regulatory and governance requirements are met.

The postholder will provide support throughout the research lifecycle, including developing study protocols and other research documentation, supporting regulatory submissions, identifying funding opportunities, and coordinating projects. They will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including academic institutions, research networks, NHS organisations and commercial organisations.

The role also contributes to promoting the Trust's research and innovation activities and supports the Head of R&I and Lead R&I Project Facilitator in delivering the Trust's R&I strategy and wider national research objectives.

Support and develop homegrown Research and Innovation (R&I) within the Trust.

Provide support to Trust staff to develop their ideas into a high-quality research projects.

Prepare and write R&I projects and their 'prerequisites' such as evaluations and audits.

Advise and aid Trust staff in all aspects of obtaining local and regulatory approvals.

Provide expert advice and support to individuals, both within the Trust and from

external organisations wishing to undertake research involving the Trust

Build and maintain relationships, internally and externally, to provide more

research opportunities for patients, carers, service users, and staff.

Engage in relevant meetings such as the Monthly General Meeting, Research Operational Group (ROG), and Research and Innovation Governance Group meeting (RIGG), and be a point of contact for staff and potential co-applicants.

With relevant oversight, support, and manage Trust Intellectual Property (IP) projects.

Promote R&I within the Trust and to the public.

Actively engage in monitoring and/or auditing of Trust's R&I projects.

Provide relevant information and reports as required.

Support the Head of R&I and the Lead R&I Project Facilitator in their responsibilities.

Work as part of the R&I Team.

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care
by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy
- Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B
- Bold

E
- Every person counts

S
- Sharing and open

T
- Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Senior Research & Innovation (R&I) Project Facilitator will be responsible for coordination, and facilitation for homegrown research projects throughout the organisation. The individual in this position will be involved in driving the development, establishment, and execution of high-quality clinical, academic, and service innovation studies. It is essential to ensure that all activities comply with relevant regulations while also supporting the Trusts strategic agenda.

The projects play a significant role in what is referred to as the Trust's 'homegrown research.' They serve as evidence of the advanced research and innovation culture that has been embedded within the Trust…