Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Wessex and Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) for a Research and Innovation Associate.
Since its establishment in April 2006, the NIHR has transformed research in the NHS. It has increased the volume of applied health research for the benefit of patients and the public, driven faster translation of basic science discoveries into tangible benefits for patients and the economy, and developed and supported the people who conduct and contribute to applied health research.
The NIHR Clinical Research Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients.
The NIHR Clinical Research Network is led by a national Coordinating Centre and operates through 15 Local Clinical Research Networks (LCRNs) - Wessex Clinical Research Network is one of these LCRNs. These local Networks drive health and care research delivery performance across their localities and champion the role of research across the health and care system at every level.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Coordinate the project management of the applications included in the Technology Support Programme 2:a. Initial design, documentation and set upb. On-going management and co-ordination of the organisations running the projectsc. Data collectiond. Project evaluatione. Report writingf. Maintaining project risk registers
You will be the liaison between SME, investigators, study sponsors, NHS sites, and the NIHR CRN Coordinating Centre (CC) to ensure that the Wessex CRN and AHSN support research with SMEs in a consistent and reliable manner.
You will lead on the development of diagnostic tests and medical devices research methodologies and protocols in collaboration with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Specifically, you will be responsible for supporting funding applications, facilitating the development, set up and coordination of technology related studies.
You will be the local liaison between investigators, study sponsors, NHS sites, CRN and AHSN management team and the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (CRN CC) to ensure that the CRN supports diagnostic tests and medical devices research, delivered in a consistent and reliable manner.
You will divide your time between the CRN Wessex offices in Hedge End and the Wessex AHSN in Chilworth and other organisations in the local network.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:Were looking for a skilled professional to join our team and help drive MedTech research across the Wessex region, which covers Dorset, Hampshire, south Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong record in project management, stakeholder engagement and clinical research to work with local health and care partners to grow the research in Wessex.
The post is suitable for someone who works well under pressure, possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills combining sensitivity and empathy, and able to work independently, as well as a member of a team. You will need to be an innovative, collaborative and confident person, with experience of working on clinical trials of medical devices and funding applications.
This post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and ongoing education.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Interviews will be held on Friday, 08 September 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Coordinate the project management of the applications included in the Technology Support Programme 2:a. Initial design, documentation and set upb. On-going management and co-ordination of the organisations running the projectsc. Data collectiond. Project evaluatione. Report writingf. Maintaining project risk registers
You will be the liaison between SME, investigators, study sponsors, NHS sites, and the NIHR CRN Coordinating Centre (CC) to ensure that the Wessex CRN and AHSN support research with SMEs in a consistent and reliable manner.
You will lead on the development of diagnostic tests and medical devices research methodologies and protocols in collaboration with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Specifically, you will be responsible for supporting funding applications, facilitating the development, set up and coordination of technology related studies.
You will be the local liaison between investigators, study sponsors, NHS sites, CRN and AHSN management team and the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (CRN CC) to ensure that the CRN supports diagnostic tests and medical devices research, delivered in a consistent and reliable manner.
You will divide your time between the CRN Wessex offices in Hedge End and the Wessex AHSN in Chilworth and other organisations in the local network.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:Were looking for a skilled professional to join our team and help drive MedTech research across the Wessex region, which covers Dorset, Hampshire, south Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong record in project management, stakeholder engagement and clinical research to work with local health and care partners to grow the research in Wessex.
The post is suitable for someone who works well under pressure, possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills combining sensitivity and empathy, and able to work independently, as well as a member of a team. You will need to be an innovative, collaborative and confident person, with experience of working on clinical trials of medical devices and funding applications.
This post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and ongoing education.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Interviews will be held on Friday, 08 September 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience including PhD or Masters with substantial appropriate experience
- Evidence of ongoing training and professional development
- ICH/GCP Trained
- Knowledge of the local (Wessex) organisations and structures
- Understanding of biotech and medical technologies
- Understanding of the health and social care environment
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in either a relevant quantitative/qualitative discipline, in a relevant health science discipline or biomedical statistics with a solid grounding in biomedical statistics and/or health economics
- Experience in clinical studies/trials of clinical tests and medical devices within the NHS environment
- Experience of clinical research including in designing studies, analysis, reporting and dissemination
- Experience in writing funding applications
- Experience of organising own research activities to deadline and quality standards
- Experience of working with front line clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in study design and quantitative/ qualitative analytic methods relevant to evaluating diagnostic tests and medical devices - e.g., diagnostic accuracy, decision analysis, and economic modelling
- Experience with involving/engaging patients and the public in research
- Evidence of completed research and published research projects
- Recent NHS experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience including PhD or Masters with substantial appropriate experience
- Evidence of ongoing training and professional development
- ICH/GCP Trained
- Knowledge of the local (Wessex) organisations and structures
- Understanding of biotech and medical technologies
- Understanding of the health and social care environment
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in either a relevant quantitative/qualitative discipline, in a relevant health science discipline or biomedical statistics with a solid grounding in biomedical statistics and/or health economics
- Experience in clinical studies/trials of clinical tests and medical devices within the NHS environment
- Experience of clinical research including in designing studies, analysis, reporting and dissemination
- Experience in writing funding applications
- Experience of organising own research activities to deadline and quality standards
- Experience of working with front line clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in study design and quantitative/ qualitative analytic methods relevant to evaluating diagnostic tests and medical devices - e.g., diagnostic accuracy, decision analysis, and economic modelling
- Experience with involving/engaging patients and the public in research
- Evidence of completed research and published research projects
- Recent NHS experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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).
