Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Grant & Quality Lead who will form part of the Research and Innovation Team which is part of the Education and Research Directorate at DBTH.
The post will be instrumental in supporting and growing research activity by leading on research governance and ensuring regulatory compliance at all times. This post will be integral in growing our capabilities to sponsor and deliver different types of research across DBTH. The post holder will provide bespoke support and advice for our Clinical Academics and working closely with our external partners to grow our Research pipeline particularly in areas of strategic importance.
Please note interview and stakeholder panel will take place on Monday 14th July 2025 and in person.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a skilled and effective member of both the Research & Innovation leadership team and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, to promote and support DBTH-led research and innovation. Working across professional boundaries, the post holder will provide expert advice and support to Trust investigators, liaise with external organisations to develop robust research teams, submit competitive grant applications and also increase the Trust's research skills, knowledge and capacity base, via supporting and leading (as appropriate) the delivery of the Trust's Research and Innovation Strategy.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of clinical or biomedical research in an NHS, academic or commercial environment
- Experience of audit
- Experience of Quality Management Systems
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to masters level in health related/biomedical sciences or equivalent experience
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex documents including European and national legislation, Department of Health Policies and Acts of Parliament.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Working knowledge of the HRA, set-up and approval processes within the UK and devolved nations.
- Knowledge of ACoRD costing guidelines
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of clinical or biomedical research in an NHS, academic or commercial environment
- Experience of audit
- Experience of Quality Management Systems
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to masters level in health related/biomedical sciences or equivalent experience
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex documents including European and national legislation, Department of Health Policies and Acts of Parliament.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Working knowledge of the HRA, set-up and approval processes within the UK and devolved nations.
- Knowledge of ACoRD costing guidelines
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).
