In describing its role across the KCL-GSTT partnership, the Joint Research Office is built upon the initial (to be reviewed) core values of being: Respectful, Inclusive, Adventurous & Innovative.

  • Respectful: The JRO values all viewpoints if offered in the spirit of being respectful to one another.
  • Inclusive: The JRO welcomes anyone dedicated to improving our research processes, procedures and culture.
  • Adventurous: The JRO is willing to push the boundaries, exploring the art of the possible through experimentation and testing to find solutions that work for the benefit of its partners.
  • Innovative: The JRO will actively explore all novel approaches if they provide an opportunity to increase efficiency in translational and clinical research initiation and delivery.

  • Is an organisationally agnostic environment there to support researchers, research managers and their teams alike.
  • Will ensure that all those impacted by new processes and procedures have the necessary training to implement them.
  • Is relationship focussed championing approaches that place importance on a more personal approach to research initiation and delivery.
  • Will actively encourage co-creation of its programmes of work where all key decisions are taken collectively for the benefit of all.

  • Is a partnership between KCL and GSTT but is outward-looking to identify solutions that meet the needs of its researchers, research managers and their teams
  • Is there to add value to the partnership
  • Brings together researchers, research managers and their teams to transform participation into true partnership. 

  • Embraces open-minded and creative thinking to identify the right solutions.
  • Welcomes experimentation to test potential solutions to ensure they are fit for purpose

  • Represents a new way of working – it is an agent for positive change, ensuring existing expertise is utilised to its fullest, creating a collaborative culture and innovative efficiencies that accelerate translational and clinical research.
  • Will actively seek out novel solutions that improve efficiency across the partnership and impact the most people. 

  • An environment for assigning blame.
  • A replacement for the existing R&D structures in place across the partnership, it is there to bring alignment, synergy and efficiency. 
  • Resource heavy, therefore it will focus on initiatives that benefit as many researchers, research managers and their teams as possible.