Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Skilled and experienced in research support?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Research and Development Department's Grants Team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) for a grants manager. This is an essential role which provides expert assistance to investigators in research grant management and support, and underpins UHS's research activities and income generation.
You will join a specialist team within the dedicated R&D infrastructure at Southampton General Hospital, liaising closely with a range of researchers, R&D teams, service support depts, external funders and collaborators.
This full-time position delivers an important expert role offering skilled support to researchers from conception to completion of research studies in line with nationally agreed benchmarks for initiation and delivery of research, and also UHS strategic priorities.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
* Manage grant function within R&D, including management of grants register, reporting metrics, quality checking, and costings. Be responsible for developing grant costings for research projects and personal awards in accordance with submission deadlines and funders guidelines. Work with clinicians to establish interest and scope for participation in research studies and build local capacity through working to address their support needs and barriers to involvement. Provide expert knowledge to investigators and R&D colleagues on funding information, rules and guidelines. Work with University of Southampton investigators and professional support teams to support joint grant applications
Skills and Experience: We need a proactive and confident communicator with a keen eye for detail.
You will be able to grasp financial details relating to research projects and early career researchers' personal development. You will work well within a team whilst being able to manage your own time, work independently and take responsibility for meeting deadlines. Ideally, you will have a robust understanding of the funding programmes and processes used to support the delivery of high-quality research. You will have a strong commitment to public service values and working for the benefit of patients and recipients of healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
* Manage grant function within R&D, including management of grants register, reporting metrics, quality checking, and costings. Be responsible for developing grant costings for research projects and personal awards in accordance with submission deadlines and funders guidelines. Work with clinicians to establish interest and scope for participation in research studies and build local capacity through working to address their support needs and barriers to involvement. Provide expert knowledge to investigators and R&D colleagues on funding information, rules and guidelines. Work with University of Southampton investigators and professional support teams to support joint grant applications
Skills and Experience: We need a proactive and confident communicator with a keen eye for detail.
You will be able to grasp financial details relating to research projects and early career researchers' personal development. You will work well within a team whilst being able to manage your own time, work independently and take responsibility for meeting deadlines. Ideally, you will have a robust understanding of the funding programmes and processes used to support the delivery of high-quality research. You will have a strong commitment to public service values and working for the benefit of patients and recipients of healthcare.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Clinical/scientific degree or equivalent demonstrable experience relevant to the role
- Experience of carrying out costings for research grants
- Experience of research support at an NHS Trust, university or commercial clinical setting.
- Project/grant management experience
- An understanding of current R&D issues in the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a large teaching hospital or University
- Experience of the set- Previous experience in using IRAS or NRES databases for R&D applications p or delivery of commercial clinical research
- Demonstrable ability in using Excel spreadsheets
- Significant experience of using systems and processes which support the delivery of high-quality clinical care in a clinical research environment
- Evidence of current and on-going GCP training
- Knowledge of EDGE as a RM&G tool
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Clinical/scientific degree or equivalent demonstrable experience relevant to the role
- Experience of carrying out costings for research grants
- Experience of research support at an NHS Trust, university or commercial clinical setting.
- Project/grant management experience
- An understanding of current R&D issues in the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a large teaching hospital or University
- Experience of the set- Previous experience in using IRAS or NRES databases for R&D applications p or delivery of commercial clinical research
- Demonstrable ability in using Excel spreadsheets
- Significant experience of using systems and processes which support the delivery of high-quality clinical care in a clinical research environment
- Evidence of current and on-going GCP training
- Knowledge of EDGE as a RM&G tool
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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 (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).
Additional information
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 (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).
