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Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide leadership across the MSE in all aspects of research strategy, policy, finance, regulatory compliance, management and operation.

If successful, you will be responsible for initiating and developing MSE led research activity including the building of collaborative relationships with other universities, NHS organisations, research units and networks.

You will have experience of clinical research management at a sensitive level to include experience in the planning, coordination and conduct of research. You will also possess excellent communication skills , interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills, demonstrable leadership skills, able to work within a team and lead teams within  a multi-disciplinary setting.  

So, if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job

·      Provide leadership in all aspect of research strategy, policy, management  and operation, including any research-related activities not specifically described in this job description. This includes acting as the MSE expert contact for all matters relating to research management and governance, within MSE, or within a wider context.

·     Named accountable officer for all research activity across the MSE

·    Provide leadership across the MSE in all aspects of research strategy; policy, finance, regulatory Compliance; management and operation.

·  Act as the lead representative for MSE research management and governance with all external agencies and internally within MSE - providing advice to the Director of Research, MSE Management Team, Board, and directorate management teams as required.

·  Responsible for encouraging, initiating and developing MSE led research activity. This will include the    building of collaborative relationships with other universities, NHS organisations, research units and networks.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress