Commercial Research Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Research Lead (fixed term for 18 months) who will form part of the Research and Innovation Team which is part of the Education and Research Directorate at DBTH. The post holder will be instrumental in supporting and growing research activity and recruitment, leading as appropriate in research governance whilst increasing 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. This can be offered as a secondment however approval from your current line manager would be required before applying., The post holder will work as a skilled and effective member of both the Research & Innovation management team (comprised of Portfolio Leads, Head of Research and Education and Research Business Manager) and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, to promote and support the delivery of Research and Innovation. Working closely with the Research and Innovation team in addition to support services within the Trust, the post holder will be instrumental in supporting and growing commercial research activity, supporting and leading as appropriate in research governance whilst increasing the Trust's research (in particular commercial research) skills, knowledge and capacity base, via supporting and leading (as appropriate) the delivery of the Trust's Research and Innovation Strategy.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here. 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 support 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 including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.