Research Adviser | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Strategic Research Partnerships Hub (SRPH), based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus is a new service that connects researchers, innovators, industry, clinicians and academics to R&D pathways locally and nationally. Offering expertise in funding, networking, collaborations, strategy, commercialisation and delivery of research., The Research Adviser will play a crucial role in driving innovation and advancing the Hub's strategic objectives through supporting innovators to secure national research funding and to work with the team to strengthen and grow a network of partners. Principally assigned to:

• Support local innovation in medical devices and digital health technology research.


• Coaching researchers to navigate the complexities of the research environment


• Provide expertise for a range of funding opportunities


• Build a network of partners, both locally and nationally.


They will require a strong background in research funding, grant application processes, excellent project management skills, expert knowledge of the innovation landscape with a proven track record of successfully securing funding for innovation projects.

Provide expert advice/support to NHS, SME, and clinical academic researchers who are based at, or collaborate with, Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS FT, and partner organisations, who are developing innovative health technologies and plan to develop research funding applications. Advice will cover:

· All aspects of research design

· Sources of, and application procedures for, research funding

· Public involvement

· Knowledge of major national funding programmes

Help researchers to navigate the complexities of the research funding environment.

Support researchers to prepare for interview/presentations as part of the application process, where required.

Take a lead role in strengthening and growing Med Tech and Innovation networks and forge new relationships in both the East of England, and nationally.

Become a Subject Matter Expert for Innovation funding for health and social care research and be agile to new and emerging funding opportunities.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.