Research Development Officer

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Job Overview

This role is central to the support provided to clinicians and researchers across NBT to develop and deliver high quality research grants. The post holder will support the Research Development and Grants Team in being the first point of contact at the beginning of the research process. Their research knowledge and project management skills will ensure a well-informed, coordinated support mechanism, through to the submission of grant applications.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate the development of Directorate research portfolios and strategy
  
  

To work closely with NBT research teams and the Research Development and Grants Team in devising and reviewing strategies for research development for teams across the Trust.

• Research Support
  
  

To advise researchers in the development of their research proposals following agreed principles of good practice.

• Project Management
  
  

To provide project management expertise in the grant application stage and ongoing management of projects.

• Research Teaching, Training and Supervision
  
  

Work with novice researchers to develop their grant writing skills to a suitable standard to successfully apply for research funding.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details on the Research Development Officer role.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc) in social sciences/research or management, or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience in planning and conducting research and research design
• Proven Project Management experience; Excellent project Management skills
• Excellent IT skills with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office software; Intermediate Knowledge of excel, MS Project & word
• An understanding of a clinical/ hospital environment
• An understanding of the NHS R&D funding system
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
  
  

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