The Research Support Officer (RSO) will work as part of the core Research and Innovation management team. Led by the R&I Manager, the RSO will provide a key link between the Clinical Management Groups at UHL, other research sites, supporting departments/specialities and other organisations (NIHR, Trusts, Universities, Co-ordinating centres, Sponsors and Commercial organisations). Working closely with Sponsors and clinicians, they will be responsible for ensuring that all studies are prepared appropriately for Trust authorisation. The post-holder will be responsible for implementing national, best practice research management processes. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that local integration of systems and processes is achieved so that all individuals benefit fully from streamlined systems and processes The RSO will be responsible for identifying and addressing Trust specific feasibility issues and providing assurance that studies are reviewed and set up in a timely manner and are resourced appropriately prior to submission for authorisation. The post-holder will be the day to day point of contact for investigators and will be responsible for providing advice and support ensuring that investigators have full access to the range of the high quality research management functions The Research Support Officer will be responsible for ensuring that studies are reviewed, set up and submitted for R&I Authorisation in a timely manner. Keeping abreast of legislation, the post-holder will also be responsible for implementing national best practice research management processes within the Trust in a streamlined manner. The post-holder will be the day to day point of contact for investigators and external Sponsors and will be responsible for providing advice and support where necessary. The post holder should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative. In addition they need to show good communication skills, be able to liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisational skills and attention to detail, have good time management skills and be flexible as the working hours may not be fixed. Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialties will be available. The post-holder may be required to work in other research areas across UHL if service needs arise. 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/ For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Wann Job title: R&I Manager Email address: lisa.wann@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Lisa Wann alternative contact number 07534989523