Research Grant & Quality Lead

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., 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.

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.