Research, Development and Innovation Coordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dynamic individual to join our team at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services as Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Coordinator. This is a brand new post that has been established to support our ambitions to strengthen our research identity, visibility and operational capability.

BSPS is a large network of NHS laboratories serving 7 NHS hospitals: Ashford & St Peter's, Frimley Park, Royal Berkshire, Royal Surrey, Heatherwood, Wexham Park and East Surrey Hospital.

You will be an organised person able to interact with multiple colleagues from different scientific, clinical, financial and administrative backgrounds to support the RDI Network Lead coordinate research activities across the pathology network. Amongst other duties, the post holder will be the main point of contact for researchers, industry and academics contacting the BSPS network, will consolidate peer-reviewed publications, develop the BSPS website research pages, work with partner trust RDI teams and have oversight of research income.
Please note that interviews for this post will be conducted in person only. Remote or virtual interviews are not available, and candidates will be required to attend the interview at the specified location., o The Research coordinator will act as a focal point for communication in relation to anything Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) related across the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) pathology network. This will include communication with Research teams of the BSPS partner organisations and research active scientists, clinicians and other colleagues across the network

o Within the network the research coordinator will be responsible for keeping track of documentation related to RDI, keep a record of on-going studies, keep an up to date library of peer-reviewed papers published by members of BSPS.

o The post holder will work closely with and provide support on-going to the BSPS RDI lead.

o The post holder will liaise with clinical research departments across the BSPS network, research support staff, scientists, finance staff and external stakeholders as required.

o The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in an independent manner without the need for direct supervision and be capable of using and taking initiative.

o To develop and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with peers and colleagues across BSPS and BSPS partner Trusts.

o Regularly has contact with Senior Managers, Clinicians, Directors, R&D teams and scientific and clinical colleagues within BSPS.

o Liaises with other staff and colleagues across BSPS and the five Partner Trusts at all levels.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

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