Clinical Education and Research Practitioner

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Education & Research Practitioner to join the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East Midlands, working within the Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) Theme at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.

This post, funded by the EM ARC, is for a Clinical Education & Research Practitioner to join an established, successful research team to contribute to a programme of work which aims to address health inequalities and improve health outcomes in people with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), as part of the MLTC Theme of the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East Midlands, based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC).

A self-motivated, accessible and responsive Clinical Education & Research Practitioner, supporting the NIHR ARC Director, Programme Manager and Theme Leads, and the wider Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) team with project management responsibility for education and research, within the specialty of MLTCs.

The post holder will have high level communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality education and research within a complex and challenging environment with often conflicting priorities.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the development and delivery of dissemination, training and capacity development activities for a wide range of audiences including healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and the public.
• Project manage education and research initiatives, ensuring delivery to time and target within complex environments
• Support the translation of research findings into clinical practice and policy
• Contribute to reports, publications, presentations and grant applications at local, national and international levels
• Provide supervision and line management to junior staff and contribute to capacity development across the ARC
• Ensure all work is conducted in line with ICH-GCP and research governance standards

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised programme focused on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for people living with multiple long-term conditions.
• To undertake education, research and service development aligned with LDC priorities and strategic direction.
• Disseminate knowledge and skills in the implementation and translation of education and research outcomes into clinical practice.
• Play an active part in the dissemination of education and research outcomes, including the preparation of reports, presentations and papers locally, nationally and internationally.
• Support the submissions of grants and bids for future education and research funding.
• Leading and supporting the submission and publication of original education and research papers.
• Support delivery of NIHR and other national programmes ongoing within the wider LDC
• Present original education and research locally, nationally and internationally. Undertake Research Ethics Committee submissions and study set-up for new projects as required.
• Ensure all projects are undertaken in accordance with ICH GCP and Research Governance guidelines, being mindful of all ethical and legal considerations

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.