Total 97 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Birmingham, B30 3LN

To maintain effective communication and working relationships with all internal and external project staff, supporting clinical services, departments within the Trust non-commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors and Trust Audit and Research & Development. To participate in unit meetings and to attend meetings, seminars and conferences when appropriate. To liaise with researchers and collaborators as a first point of contact for new proposals. Supporting researchers and clients both internal and external to the Trust. They will be required to understand Research, demonstrate a variety of administrative skills to effectively communicate with external collaborators, researchers and multi-disciplinary staff across the Trust. To liaise with trust management staff such as clinical services managers, HR & Finance departments, to inform them of new studies and obtain their support as part of the approval process. To liaise with all relevant support services such as pharmacy, radiology and pathology to inform them of new studies and obtain their support as part of the trust approval process. To support with the calculation and invoicing of all studies. To use the Audit Management and Tracking system to complete Reports and provide analysis to colleagues to support action planning.

The post holder will directly manage a diverse team of research nurses, data managers, clinical research practitioners and health care technicians, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills through education and training. Further responsibility will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input with the team. Previous Applicants don't need to reapply.

The Audit and Research Co-coordinator will assist in promoting and facilitating the delivery of high-quality Audit and Resarch and Development activity across the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will ensure that all audit/research is conducted in full compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other statutory obligations.

The post holder will work with the Head of Audit and Research & Development and Research Governance, Audit and Contracts Manager to implement the Trust’s Audit and R&D Strategy and national Research Governance policies and procedures. The post holder will have responsibility for the provision of research management support for both NIHR portfolio and non-portfolio studies.



The role will entail liaise with staff from all disciplines, internally at the ROH (research tissue bank applications, internally sponsored studies) and externally (other Trusts, commercial companies, research support networks etc) to deliver the safe, ethical, and legal approval of research projects. To support with this, you will engage with the EDGE research database to ensure that all data relating to the projects is entered accurately and in a timely manner.

Carrying out analytical reports to present at Audit governance meetings.

This is an office based non-clinical role.
• To complete analytical reports for ward/area clinical audits and NICE guidance.
• To assist researchers to develop and compose research protocols, making them suitable for regulatory approvals.
• To send research protocols through the internal peer review.
• To check Research Tissue Bank (RTB) applications for completeness and circulate to internal peer review.
• To collate individual responses from the peer review and liaise with the Head of R&D / Clinical Director for R&D when issuing an approval letter.
• To check NIHR portfolios for potential studies.
• To register new studies on the R&D database and/or EDGE.
• To support the generation of reports from the EDGE database to inform the wider department of study performance. This will help to identify any areas of success/failure.
• To facilitate and manage the AMaT Ward and Area reports monthly and liaise with head of nursing to identify areas of concern based on Audit findings.
• To register all new research projects (and study amendments) onto the Research & Development Database and ensure that the database is kept up-to-date throughout the lifetime of the research project.
• To liaise with the local investigator(s) and/or research team to complete Local Information Pack documents as required.
• To be proactive and a positive role model for junior members of staff.
• Be involved in the development of SOPs for post, so that others may act across in the absence of the post holder.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
• To maintain effective communication and working relationships with all internal and external project staff, supporting clinical services, departments within the Trust non-commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors and Trust Audit and Research & Development.
• To participate in unit meetings and to attend meetings, seminars and conferences when appropriate.
• To liaise with researchers and collaborators as a first point of contact for new proposals.
• Supporting researchers and clients both internal and external to the Trust. They will be required to understand Research, demonstrate a variety of administrative skills to effectively communicate with external collaborators, researchers and multi-disciplinary staff across the Trust.
• To liaise with trust management staff such as clinical services managers, HR & Finance departments, to inform them of new studies and obtain their support as part of the approval process.
• To liaise with all relevant support services such as pharmacy, radiology and pathology to inform them of new studies and obtain their support as part of the trust approval process.
• To support with the calculation and invoicing of all studies.
• To use the Audit Management and Tracking system to complete Reports and provide analysis to colleagues to support action planning.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To maintain effective communication and working relationships with all internal and external project staff, supporting clinical services, departments within the Trust non-commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors and Trust Audit and Research & Development. To participate in unit meetings and to attend meetings, seminars and conferences when appropriate. To liaise with researchers and collaborators as a first point of contact for new proposals. Supporting researchers and clients both internal and external to the Trust. They will be required to understand Research, demonstrate a variety of administrative skills to effectively communicate with external collaborators, researchers and multi-disciplinary staff across the Trust. To liaise with trust management staff such as clinical services managers, HR & Finance departments, to inform them of new studies and obtain their support as part of the approval process. To liaise with all relevant support services such as pharmacy, radiology and pathology to inform them of new studies and obtain their support as part of the trust approval process. To support with the calculation and invoicing of all studies. To use the Audit Management and Tracking system to complete Reports and provide analysis to colleagues to support action planning.

Develop knowledge of a range of research experiments acquired through initial training and exhaustive practice in the laboratory. In addition, the postholder will have the opportunity to meet with an specialist consultant from the ROH to discuss the state-of-the-art in the management of specific types of bone cancer and how his/her independent research project fits in the scopus of current scientific endeavour.

The post holder will directly manage a diverse team of research nurses, data managers, clinical research practitioners and health care technicians, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills through education and training. Further responsibility will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input with the team.

IPS EXCLUSIVE - Life Science Account Handler - Take on a new area of insurance

An outstanding and exclusive opportunity in the Birmingham insurance market for an Account Handler to tale a significant step forward in their career. This role offers a chance to expand skills into Life Science and become a proficient Life Science Account Handler within a specialist brokerage located in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.

In this exciting role, you will have the rare opportunity to manage Life Science risks, including Professional Indemnity, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Clinical Trials, Business Insurance, Employers & Public Liability.

You will be involved in overseeing risks at all stages up to renewal, dealing with new business, and maintaining relationships with clients you have built rapport with over their insurance period. Additionally, there will be opportunities to visit clients, develop strong and lasting relationships, and attend events and conferences.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious with experience from a traditional brokerage, whether in personal lines, mid-high net worth, or commercial. A real positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to take on responsibility will be key factors, as the successful candidate will assume some managerial responsibilities as the role develops. The plan is for you to take on that responsibility when the current Director retires.

This is a fantastic opportunity, one that is not often seen in the Midlands Insurance market, providing a great chance to step up and develop your career within commercial insurance.

Life Science experience is not required, as you will be trained in that area.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

IPS EXCLUSIVE - Life Science Account Handler - Take on a new area of insurance

An outstanding and exclusive opportunity in the Birmingham insurance market for an Account Handler to tale a significant step forward in their career. This role offers a chance to expand skills into Life Science and become a proficient Life Science Account Handler within a specialist brokerage located in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.

In this exciting role, you will have the rare opportunity to manage Life Science risks, including Professional Indemnity, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Clinical Trials, Business Insurance, Employers & Public Liability.

You will be involved in overseeing risks at all stages up to renewal, dealing with new business, and maintaining relationships with clients you have built rapport with over their insurance period. Additionally, there will be opportunities to visit clients, develop strong and lasting relationships, and attend events and conferences.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious with experience from a traditional brokerage, whether in personal lines, mid-high net worth, or commercial. A real positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to take on responsibility will be key factors, as the successful candidate will assume some managerial responsibilities as the role develops. The plan is for you to take on that responsibility when the current Director retires.

This is a fantastic opportunity, one that is not often seen in the Midlands Insurance market, providing a great chance to step up and develop your career within commercial insurance.

Life Science experience is not required, as you will be trained in that area.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The post holder will be a member of the R&D research team and be responsible for supporting the Director of R&D, the R&D Manager, Research Nurses and other research staff.

The role will require the post holder to liaise with all Research Staff, Clinicians, health professionals and clerical staff across the trust, and be responsible for providing data management and administrative support, as needed for clinical trials.



We are looking for someone with research experience to join our team and share new ideas and contribute to the current research plan here at the ROH.
1. To supply data as required to the Senior Research Nurse regarding progress of clinical trials.


1. To be responsible for monitoring trial progression, recruitment figures and pathway status of study participants, and to highlight any problems to the study team, lead research nurse and PI.


1. To collect and collate data for the purpose of creating reports for the attention of the PI and the study team.


1. To schedule and lead monthly meetings between the study team, where study activity can be reviewed.


1. To attend study management meetings where relevant with the sponsor, or staff members involved in the study.


1. To review external trial protocols to assess feasibility from a trial management point of view, and to identify resource implications for the site.


1. To be the main contact for Clinical Trial Units regarding queries and for checking and resolving queries



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The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
1. To undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance review) to identify organisational and professional objectives and development needs.


1. To support training and development.


1. To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development.


1. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Trust policies.



5. To take responsibility for the line management of data managers in the research team and to act as a resource to ensure that they optimise their research skills and potential.



6. To act as a resource and role model for members of the research data management team



7. To distribute workload between the data managers supporting the research projects for which the post holder is lead.



8. To be responsible for the co-ordination of annual and all other leave for data managers in the research team, ensuring minimal disruption to the service provided by this team.



9. To promote a safe working environment.





10. Able to review and reprioritise workload independently in line with unplanned changes and priorities.



11.To act independently while adhering to relevant occupational standards, determining when to seek manager advice.



12.Exposure to upsetting or stressful situations is rare due to the limited contact with patients.



13.The role will be office base and Visual display usage will be required daily for long periods.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS


1. To communicate effectively with all disciplines of staff involved in the research study

2. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.

3. To deal sensitively and in a professional manner on the telephone

4. To coordinate distribution of quality of life questionnaires to patients This will involve communicating and dealing with patients

5. To liaise with outside research agencies such Clinical Trial Units, Medical Research Council





ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT Responsibilities




1. Contribute to study set-up and attend logistical meetings to discuss the research study and how it will run within the department.



2. Take an active approach to running studies to time and target.



3. Be confident to screen hospital systems to identify potential eligible patients.



4. Discuss logistic issues with study team and wider department to ensure studies are working well and according to protocols.



PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS






1. Be responsible for the planning of patient visits and pathways ensuring study windows are adhered too.



2. Help plan and organise promotional days within the trust.



3. Take an active part during departmental meetings.


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT To undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance review) to identify organisational and professional objectives and development needs. To support training and development. To maintain personal professional competency and appropriate development. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Trust policies. 5. To take responsibility for the line management of data managers in the research team and to act as a resource to ensure that they optimise their research skills and potential. 6. To act as a resource and role model for members of the research data management team 7. To distribute workload between the data managers supporting the research projects for which the post holder is lead. 8. To be responsible for the co-ordination of annual and all other leave for data managers in the research team, ensuring minimal disruption to the service provided by this team. 9. To promote a safe working environment. 10. Able to review and reprioritise workload independently in line with unplanned changes and priorities. 11. To act independently while adhering to relevant occupational standards, determining when to seek manager advice. 12. Exposure to upsetting or stressful situations is rare due to the limited contact with patients. 13. The role will be office base and Visual display usage will be required daily for long periods. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 1. To communicate effectively with all disciplines of staff involved in the research study 2. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. 3. To deal sensitively and in a professional manner on the telephone 4. To coordinate distribution of quality of life questionnaires to patients This will involve communicating and dealing with patients 5. To liaise with outside research agencies such Clinical Trial Units, Medical Research Council ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT Responsibilities 1. Contribute to study set-up and attend logistical meetings to discuss the research study and how it will run within the department. 2. Take an active approach to running studies to time and target. 3. Be confident to screen hospital systems to identify potential eligible patients. 4. Discuss logistic issues with study team and wider department to ensure studies are working well and according to protocols. PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS 1. Be responsible for the planning of patient visits and pathways ensuring study windows are adhered too. 2. Help plan and organise promotional days within the trust. 3. Take an active part during departmental meetings.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details of the roles and responsibilties of this post. If you have any questions please contact Professor Steven Marwaha: steven.marwaha@nhs.net / s.marwaha@bham.ac.uk

Over three years, it is expected that the post-holder will complete a PhD and gain experience in research skills in collaboration with the Institute of Metabolism and System Research, University of Birmingham, with a view to publication in high impact peer-reviewed journals (recent work includes Nature. 2024 ;628(8009):872-877. doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07266-7; Diabetes. 2021;70(2):364-376. doi: 10.2337/db20-0647). The appointee will work at QEHB full-time in research but will be encouraged and supported to develop their clinical skill. The post does not have an on-call commitment. The Trust is a regional centre for IMD, cancer, trauma, burns & plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. The Trust employs around 6,900 staff based in Birmingham's first new acute hospital in 70 years, the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. It is one of the most-consistently high performing trusts in the NHS and has been rated "excellent" for both financial management and for quality of clinical and non-clinical services by the Care Quality Commission. For further information please contact Professor Tarekegn Hiwot on 07391537158/ Tarekegn.Geberhiwot@uhb.nhs.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Science. Ideally candidates will be able to offer experience of teaching Science across key stages 3-5 and will have the ability to deliver high quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. However, we are willing to offer training for the right candidate. You will join a supportive and dedicated Science team within the Innovation Faculty.

Fortis Academy is a very large 11-18 academy serving a local area of high-density housing in Birmingham’s outer suburbs. The Academy is the largest employer in the ward, with over 200 employees. It is part of the North Area Network of schools, one of six network regions in the city. The setting is uniquely split into a Foundation Academy and Senior Academy.

Fortis Academy’s vision is Enriching Lives. This is underpinned by the values of Character, Resilience and Aspiration. Our curriculum centres around three key areas; a rich and ambitious knowledge-based academic curriculum, a continuous attention to physical and mental well-being, with increasing use of 21st century technologies to support improved outcomes. We believe this combination will help our students lead confident, healthy, and fulfilled lives as adults and ready for the world of work.

What the school offers its staff



Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:

• Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.
• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we can help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Join us as our Head of Group Public Policy Research & Political Risk

• This is a varied and engaging role in which you’ll be responsible for supporting your function and wider business with policy development, political horizon scanning, political engagement and the identification of political risk
• You’ll be working with senior stakeholders and leading a highly skilled team, continually driving the identification and mitigation of potential risks
• Your work will have an enormous impact as you’ll develop and implement our centre of expertise regarding political policy, research and risk

What you'll do

As our Head of Group Public Policy Research & Political Risk, you’ll be responsible for driving the development of policy interventions. In doing so, you’ll develop our strategic approach for the use of lobbying governments and politicians across the UK. You’ll be expected to stay abreast of the key political policy areas of the day in order to develop our policy positions across a number of areas.

In addition to this, you’ll be responsible for:

• The horizon scanning of key issues covering policy and political risk
• Identifying any political risks we might face before developing mitigating actions
• Developing research materials to support regional board communications, influencer engagement and the Levelling Up agenda
• Developing simple, accessible materials on our strategy and purpose for external use

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with the ability to deliver clear, well researched materials for external parties covering our strategy. As such, you’ll be able to deal with highly sensitive and confidential materials.

Along with an understanding of our wider strategy, you’ll have the ability to research complex political policies and how they affect us and our customers.

You will also need a contacts book, the desire to build that contacts book and the willingness to engage with politicians and officials on an ongoing and out of hours basis.

We’re also looking for:

• The ability to build strong and widespread relationships across the bank
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate innovative solutions to potential risks
• Effective leadership skills to manage a highly skilled, experienced and well connected team
• The ability to lobby government on areas of political policy and risk that affect us