Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and full-time programme manager to work within the Cambridge Prostate Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Group to assist in their scientific efforts to improve the care and outcome of patients with Prostate cancer.
The role will be to acquire and provide the data, specimen and database handling administration and management requirements of the programme as it pertains to the prostate research programme for specific projects.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a part of the integrated core research team based in the Cambridge Prostate Cancer Research and Clinical Trials group and join and support the current team and their work in bio-resource management, data acquisition and entry, specimen handling and preparation and all associated database aspects. The role will also include aiding towards any other aspects of clinical research and administration in the team that may be required.
A key aspect will be leading and being the key liaison on prostate cancer research projects that we are originating or collaborating on. A high level of personal initiative, problem solving and independent working will be expected.
The post holder will be required to have an overview of the bioresource specimens and data collected under the DIAMOND and other clinical research studies as it pertains to our research programme. The post holder will also be required to be in charge of maintenance and technical running of the allied resources including freezers and warranties, freezer space, location recording as well as assisting in the correct achieving storage and retrieval of such samples. The role will also include management and oversight of the DIAMOND database and allied IT support for any other clinical and/or database which are part of the Cambridge Prostate Cancer Research and Clinical Trials groups programme.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd February 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 26th February 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd February 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 26th February 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or higher
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working with electronic medical records and collecting data
- Previous experience in maintaining databases and spreadsheets and with electronic databases
- Cataloguing and archiving of data and biosamples
- Able to use spreadsheets and repository data
- Knowledge of ethics and regulatory frameworks for handling in use of human tissue
- Evidence of working in a team and contributing to clinical research outputs
Desirable
- Handling, aliquoting and management of bio-samples
- Previous experience in biobanking
- Knowledge of mySQL
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong background in standard software packages
- Experience in medical or clinical research
- Experience with Access
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
- Excellent communication and team working skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
- Knowledge of Trust Information Systems
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, including telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to organise and manage own workload
Desirable
- Ability to requisition general stock
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or higher
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working with electronic medical records and collecting data
- Previous experience in maintaining databases and spreadsheets and with electronic databases
- Cataloguing and archiving of data and biosamples
- Able to use spreadsheets and repository data
- Knowledge of ethics and regulatory frameworks for handling in use of human tissue
- Evidence of working in a team and contributing to clinical research outputs
Desirable
- Handling, aliquoting and management of bio-samples
- Previous experience in biobanking
- Knowledge of mySQL
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong background in standard software packages
- Experience in medical or clinical research
- Experience with Access
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
- Excellent communication and team working skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
- Knowledge of Trust Information Systems
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, including telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to organise and manage own workload
Desirable
- Ability to requisition general stock
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)