The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT) and the University of Reading (UoR) are working in a collaborative partnership. The aims of this partnership are to improve patient care and clinical expertise by developing new teaching and learning provision, through research and its translation into clinical practice, by sharing facilities and by jointly exploiting commercial opportunities.

In 2021, we formalised out relationship through the formation of a Strategic Partnership Board, co-chaired by the Universities VC and the Trust’s CEO under which sits the Health Innovation Partnership. Our vision for the partnership is to build an environment and culture which fosters excellence in education, research and innovation in a sustainable, supportive and inclusive community benefiting the health of the people of Berkshire and beyond.

Our work stream pillars sit on our agreed partnership values, which resonate with both organisations’ values:

Working together – creating a culture for partnership and promoting collaboration
Commitment to excellence – recognising and supporting excellence in healthcare
People-driven – taking a people-centric approach, empowering patients to become active participants in their care
Nurturing innovation – creating an environment that values creativity, and delivers change
Future focused/sustainable – implementing changes to ensure the healthcare system is fit for the future

RBFT and the UoR have established an overarching SPB, which governs the Health Innovation Partnership (HIP), overseeing a number of joint initiatives between the two institutions. The role of HIP Facilitator will reside in the RBFT strategy & partnerships team and will provide support to the HIP programme and projects within, and other collaborations between these two institutions. The post holder will manage the administration of the HIP programmes, which typically have annual calls, alongside providing wrap around support to project collaborators, from research governance, to project management.

Research: A core part of the role will be to support the development, and monitor progression, of clinical and non-clinical research projects within the HIP programme. The post holder will be expected to support and guide the project (and collaborators) from development of the protocol, supporting applications for ethical approval, to issuing Trust confirmation (Research Governance), through adherence to other institution-wide, regional and national research governance systems. The post holder will oversee and support non-clinical research projects funded by the HIP.

Communications & Engagement: The Facilitator, under the supervision of the SPM, will coordinate projects under this workstream, alongside supporting the SPM with event management The post holder will be social media literate and, with the SPM, will maintain the partnership website.

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jessica McKean Job title: Strategic Partnerships Manager Email address: Jessica.McKean@royalberkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07493 050770

Informal visits/calls are welcome and encouraged.

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