King’s Clinical Academic Training Office Programmes Coordinator

Job description We are seeking a collaborative individual to coordinate delivery of flagship Clinical Academic Training programmes delivered across King’s Health Partners (KHP) through the King’s Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO). The post holder will support the coordination and delivery of strategic capacity-building schemes for Clinical Academics, including: The new Clinical Research Excellence Fellowship programmes, recently launched through the KHP Centre for Translational Medicine The King’s NIHR Integrated Academic Training (IAT) programme for doctors and dentists. Clinical Research Excellence Fellowships programme The newly established KHP Centre for Translational Medicine (CTM) seeks to build Clinical Academic capacity through prestigious “Clinical Research Excellence Fellowships” for pre- and postdoctoral health professionals. The scheme provides protected time for research and to build applications for further competitive Clinical Academic funding. The postholder will provide operational support for the fellowship schemes, including advertising, running shortlisting and recruitment, supporting onboarding of fellows, collecting performance metrics and supporting their ongoing academic development and future careers. NIHR IAT programme The King’s NIHR IAT programme has been running since 2006 and has trained over 350 doctors and dentists. King’s was successfully awarded 46 NIHR posts for 2024 and 2025 intakes in the recent NIHR competition. The postholder will provide a point of contact and advice for stakeholders including trainees, supervisors, academic and clinical training leads, and external stakeholders including NHS England and the NIHR. They will offer expertise and operational support in recruitment, contracts and onboarding, advising on queries from trainees and supporting their professional development through signposting and administering the IAT bursary scheme. The role holder will foster strong collaborative partnership links with colleagues across the health faculties at KCL, research and development colleagues across the partner NHS Trusts, and with local centres supporting capacity building such as the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre. Based in the KCATO team, the role-holder will have a dotted line into the KHP Centre for Translational Medicine Manager and will work closely with the team to deliver the Clinical Research Excellence Fellowship scheme specifically. On-site working will be required for effective engagement across the partner organisations. This post will be offered on a three-year fixed-term contract until 25 March 2027 in the first instance. This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent. Skills, knowledge, and experience Essential criteria   Experience of supporting training and capacity building, for researchers and/or health professionals  Accuracy and attention to detail  Excellent oral and written communication skills  Excellent numerical and data management skills, with ability to evaluate and analyse datasets using platforms such as MS Excel  Excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence and diplomacy to interact with staff, trainees and stakeholders at all levels  Understanding of the priorities of research-focused institutions and/or partnerships  Ability to lead others, build and manage strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and partners, and contribute effectively as part of a team   Ability to work independently and flexibly, managing projects within a complex and evolving environment  Event or training management experience  Experience in developing communication strategies and content and/or stakeholder engagement.  Desirable criteria Postgraduate qualification and/or research experience in a health-related subject  Experience of managing or administering research funding schemes.  Closing date: 13 February 2024 Interviews will be held w/c 4th March 2024, in person on campus.