East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance Research Coordinator

The overarching purpose of the job is to provide the coordination of research and innovation projects across a complex footprint, involving a range of NHS providers, academic and industry partners and other stakeholders.

The Research Co-ordinator will manage the development and implementation of research and innovation activities within the East GMSA. They will need to develop a good understanding of the genomic research/trials landscape within the region and possible translational pathways to allow them to monitor progress against objectives/milestones; prepare reports and presentations for internal and external audiences and signpost researchers to available resources. They will act as the first point of contact for the GMSA research agenda and provide a key link between the GMSA and NHSE with regards to key performance indicators and assurance evidence., The Research Co-ordinator will be a key member of the core GMSA management team. They will work closely with the Clinical Director, Strategy Director, Innovation Director, senior clinical team members, other regional GMSA Research Coordinators, and staff throughout the East Midlands and East of England geography to ensure the effective management of the genomic research programme.

Internal Relationships:

This post will be a core member of the East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance representative of the four NHS Trust Alliance Partners and build strong links with the East of England and East Midlands GLH, Local Genomic Laboratories (LGLs) and Clinical Genetics Services (CGS) across the region.

External Relationships:

NHSE/I Genomics Unit, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres, NIHR Clinical Research Facilities, NIHR Clinical Research Networks (CRNs), NHS Trust Provider Research and Development departments, Higher Education Institutions, Health Innovation East (HIE) and East Midlands (HIEM), the Life Sciences Industry and Cancer Alliances.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,


• being a great place to work,


• partnerships for impact, and


• research and education excellence


And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,


• we are proud,


• we are inclusive, and


• we are one team


This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

The East GMSA is an Alliance Partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. While recruitment for this role is being coordinated by CUH, the successful candidate will be employed by and located at the nearest NHS Trust Alliance Partner within the East GMSA.