The R& I Grants Co-ordinator supports the Head of Research Governance & Innovation in the co-ordination and promotion of funding and grant opportunities to current and potential partners, and to manage successful awards to completion. The post holder will be part of the team that promotes, develops and leads a research innovation culture that supports high quality research by supporting the research leaders in the partnership and their teams including encouraging, initiating and developing programmes of research by building collaborative relationships with other partners.
The Grants Co-Ordinator is the first point of contact for all grant-related enquiries and provides general and specialist advice and assistance in the preparation, negotiation and execution of a range of contracts and agreements including: Research Grants and Contracts Funding Agreements and returns Collaboration Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements, Non-disclosure [confidentiality] Agreements, and any other contract documentation related to the research operations of the Trust. The post holder will be responsible for high quality and audit assured finance processes to ensure the smooth transfer of funds between partners for the effective delivery of projects being undertaken within the Trust and to provide advice on over/under spends and to highlight any delays or issues in the projects being delivered.
Main duties of the job
1. Support the R& I Senior Management Team in managing new and ongoing grant funded projects and pathways and to support the ongoing business of the R& I Department.
2. Support the Senior Management Team in the preparation, negotiation and execution of funding applications and subsequent contracts where the Trust is named as host or collaborator.
3. Provide a source of expert advice for clinical and academic colleagues undertaking research.
4. Organise systems to register, track and monitor activity against contract timelines and be an integral part of a streamlined R& I service by being the first point of contact for grant finance and contracting enquiries.
5. Support the Senior Management Team in monitoring income and expenditure - highlighting issues and leading change as necessary.
6. Work as a project manager for large scale project or programme grants which MPFT holds or hosts as necessary.
7. Understand and process complex research projects, themes and specialties, and take on the role of innovation champion for those themes.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:
* Supporting your career development and progression
* Excellent NHS Pension scheme
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Options for flexible working
* Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
* If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
* Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
* Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
* Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
* Free car parking at all trust sites
* Free flu vaccinations every year
* Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job responsibilities
1. Support the Head of Research Governance and Innovation in the co-ordination and promotion of funding and grant opportunities to current and potential partners, and manage successful awards to completion.
2. Promote, develop and lead a research innovation culture that supports high quality research by supporting the research leaders in the partnership and their teams.
3. Provide general and specialist advice and assistance in the preparation, negotiation and execution of a range of contracts and agreements.
4. Act as the first point of contact for all grant-related enquiries.
5. Assist in the negotiation of disputed contractual clauses and escalate to senior management when needed.
6. Liaise with external Sponsors and funding agencies to negotiate contractual obligations.
7. Quality Control of agreements prior to signing.
8. Maintain a portfolio of contract agreement templates.
9. Highlight issues and provide leadership in designing new processes to address them.
10. Maintain a grants monitoring system.
11. Identify new and innovative grant opportunities.
12. Provide up to date and accurate information for the co-ordination and monitoring of the associated funds flows.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience in a similar role - within NHS, HEI or charity sector
Desirable
* Experience of Research & Innovation in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of systems, structures and processes for research grants and awards
Desirable
* Knowledge of how research and innovation is applied and delivered within the NHS
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Flanagan Centre, St George's Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
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