Clinical Research Lead

at  East London NHS Foundation Trust

Exciting Opportunity: Research Lead at East London Forensic Service (ELFS)
Join Our Pioneering Team at ELFS – A Hub of Innovation and Excellence in Forensic Research!
Are you passionate about driving the future of forensic research? East London Forensic Service (ELFS), part of the esteemed East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), is seeking a dynamic and visionary Research Lead to spearhead our research division. This is not just a job – it’s a chance to be at the forefront of forensic science, influencing care quality and shaping the future of forensic services.

Lead and Innovate: Steer cutting-edge research within ELFS. Your expertise will be pivotal in promoting ELFS as a research-active organization and guiding our research strategy.
Collaborate and Influence: Work closely with senior managers, professional leads, and academic partners to integrate research into clinical practice, ensuring ELFT offers top-tier care.
Drive Growth: Drive the expansion of ELFS’s research portfolio, aligning with the Trust’s strategies and clinical needs. You’ll be the linchpin in forging and expanding relationships with academic and commercial entities.
Mentor and Inspire: Oversee and nurture our junior medical staff and multidisciplinary team members. Your guidance will be instrumental in their growth as sub-researchers.
Lead by Example: Serve as the Principal Investigator on key studies, showcasing your expertise and setting a high standard for research excellence.
Resource Management: As the budget holder for the Research Unit, your strategic acumen in resource allocation will ensure optimal investment in research projects.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
For more information, please kindly refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to this vacancy