Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position within the Cancer Clinical Trials Centre, delivering research support services across the Trust and University.
This is a key role within the Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) and will require considerable commitment to ensure the continuation of a high quality support service. We are therefore seeking a pro-active individual whose skills will enable them to fulfil the role's responsibilities quickly and efficiently.
This post will provide strategic and operational management of the CCTC, ensuring its initial and long-term success against agreed objectives and provide professional leadership and management support to the CCTC Director and other senior staff on all matters concerning the development of the facility.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals who possess amongst other attributes:
- a good honours degree (or relevant experience).
- MSc in Health/Biomedical Science related subject or equivalent.
- proven, relevant experience of clinical research in the NHS, academic or commercial environment.
- experience of financial management as budget holder including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial processes and practice.
- experience of producing management information reports and the ability to interpret and present complex financial and non-financial information in a non-technical and easy to understand format.
- successful track record of leading, managing and motivating teams to deliver a high quality service and leading positive change.
- knowledge of research funding sources and application procedures.
- knowledge of NHS and University infrastructure, policies, procedures aims and objectives.
- ability to think strategically and proactively contribute to the development of strategy within an academic/clinical environment including delivering and driving key parts of the strategy.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Cancer Clinical Trials Centre is a centre for clinical research, knowledge exchange, and location for the Cancer Clinical Research Facility in Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is also a base for the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre in Sheffield. As such the Centre links University research excellence with NHS facilities and research organisations, both within North Trent, nationally and internationally.
The Centre is committed to, and achieves, the aims of the NIHR, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) and the University of Sheffield (UoS) in achieving excellence in internationally leading research and its translation into practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the CCTC Director in setting and delivering a strategic framework for the development of the CCTC and ensure that the portfolio of research and clinical trials, incorporating the associated cross-cutting themes, are managed effectively.
- Provide professional leadership and management support and advice to the CCTC Director and other senior staff on all matters concerning the development of the facility, developing the CCTCs short, medium and long-term (5y+) objectives, leading on decision-making, service improvements, change management and performance management.
- Manage a growing and complex portfolio of cancer clinical research trials, to ensure safety standards are met, staff are appropriately trained and skilled, and agreed regional, national and international targets are achieved.
- In collaboration with the CCTC leadership team and Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO), lead on the implementation of the governance arrangements for the Centre.
- Ensure that operational services and their delivery are regularly reviewed for continuous improvement and service development.
- Ensure that relevant information relating to research and its progress is communicated effectively, applying appropriate and varied means of communication to ensure that all stakeholders internal and external are engaged and informed.
- Support the CCTC Director in the implementation of NIHR, STH, UoS and other stakeholders strategy and policies, working with clinical and research leads to ensure that research strategy and clinical strategy are mutually supportive.
- In liaison with the STH Research & Innovation Manager, ensure that all governance and Health and Safety requirements for CCTC are identified and met, including sponsorship, regulatory approvals and compliance (including but not limited to Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles, the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research (2017), Human Tissue Act 2004, and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and subsequent amendments) and NHS Confirmation of Capacity and Capability.
- In liaison with the STH Research & Innovation Manager, and along with the CCTC Research Matron coordinate CCTC preparation for external audit and regulatory inspection by external bodies including the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Identify opportunities which have a positive financial and strategic contribution to CCTC, the Trust and the University. Write strategic applications for external funding to support the CCTCs infrastructure, lead on the completion of all local and national reporting such as NIHR Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports, write and prepare Board Level documents outlining CCTC activity and performance, briefing papers, business cases and other documentation supporting the CCTC development.
- Represent the CCTC on both internal and external committees and provide a central contact point for all CCTC related matters.
- Provide management information/reports to the CCTC Business Executive and CCTC Operational Group, including gathering essential financial and operational information on the performance of the CCTC for reporting and presentation purposes to NIHR and other funding bodies, as required.
- Develop new, and enhance existing, external relationships with all stakeholders in order to promote and raise the overall profile of the CCTC and its portfolio of studies.
- Ensure that all communications and relationships with stakeholders and funders are managed effectively and efficiently, using appropriate tools for provision and dissemination of complex information to all appropriate audiences.
- Establish working relationships with funders, in particular STH, Weston Park Cancer Charity and Yorkshire Cancer Research, National Institute for Health Research and the Medical Research Council, to negotiate on best use of funding. Develop a strategy for increasing income opportunities.
- Liaise with the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF), Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO), Faculty and Academic Directorates of Specialised Cancer Services, Specialised Medicine and other relevant Academic Directorate colleagues to ensure the delivery of the CCTC strategic aims.
- Work closely with CRF senior management team to allow sharing of best practice and establish where joint working may allow efficiencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the CCTC Director in setting and delivering a strategic framework for the development of the CCTC and ensure that the portfolio of research and clinical trials, incorporating the associated cross-cutting themes, are managed effectively.
- Provide professional leadership and management support and advice to the CCTC Director and other senior staff on all matters concerning the development of the facility, developing the CCTCs short, medium and long-term (5y+) objectives, leading on decision-making, service improvements, change management and performance management.
- Manage a growing and complex portfolio of cancer clinical research trials, to ensure safety standards are met, staff are appropriately trained and skilled, and agreed regional, national and international targets are achieved.
- In collaboration with the CCTC leadership team and Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO), lead on the implementation of the governance arrangements for the Centre.
- Ensure that operational services and their delivery are regularly reviewed for continuous improvement and service development.
- Ensure that relevant information relating to research and its progress is communicated effectively, applying appropriate and varied means of communication to ensure that all stakeholders internal and external are engaged and informed.
- Support the CCTC Director in the implementation of NIHR, STH, UoS and other stakeholders strategy and policies, working with clinical and research leads to ensure that research strategy and clinical strategy are mutually supportive.
- In liaison with the STH Research & Innovation Manager, ensure that all governance and Health and Safety requirements for CCTC are identified and met, including sponsorship, regulatory approvals and compliance (including but not limited to Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles, the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research (2017), Human Tissue Act 2004, and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and subsequent amendments) and NHS Confirmation of Capacity and Capability.
- In liaison with the STH Research & Innovation Manager, and along with the CCTC Research Matron coordinate CCTC preparation for external audit and regulatory inspection by external bodies including the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Identify opportunities which have a positive financial and strategic contribution to CCTC, the Trust and the University. Write strategic applications for external funding to support the CCTCs infrastructure, lead on the completion of all local and national reporting such as NIHR Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports, write and prepare Board Level documents outlining CCTC activity and performance, briefing papers, business cases and other documentation supporting the CCTC development.
- Represent the CCTC on both internal and external committees and provide a central contact point for all CCTC related matters.
- Provide management information/reports to the CCTC Business Executive and CCTC Operational Group, including gathering essential financial and operational information on the performance of the CCTC for reporting and presentation purposes to NIHR and other funding bodies, as required.
- Develop new, and enhance existing, external relationships with all stakeholders in order to promote and raise the overall profile of the CCTC and its portfolio of studies.
- Ensure that all communications and relationships with stakeholders and funders are managed effectively and efficiently, using appropriate tools for provision and dissemination of complex information to all appropriate audiences.
- Establish working relationships with funders, in particular STH, Weston Park Cancer Charity and Yorkshire Cancer Research, National Institute for Health Research and the Medical Research Council, to negotiate on best use of funding. Develop a strategy for increasing income opportunities.
- Liaise with the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF), Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO), Faculty and Academic Directorates of Specialised Cancer Services, Specialised Medicine and other relevant Academic Directorate colleagues to ensure the delivery of the CCTC strategic aims.
- Work closely with CRF senior management team to allow sharing of best practice and establish where joint working may allow efficiencies.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree (or relevant experience).
- MSc in Health/Biomedical Science related subject or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of clinical research in the NHS, academic or commercial environment.
- Experience of financial management as budget holder including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial processes and practice.
- Experience of producing management information reports and the ability to interpret and present complex financial and non-financial information in a non-technical and easy to understand format.
- Successful track record of leading, managing and motivating teams to deliver a high quality service and leading positive change.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of reviewing individual/team progress and performance and embedding organisational strategy into individual performance planning.
- Knowledge of research funding sources and application procedures.
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP, Medicines or Human use Regulations, Data Protection, Human Tissue Act, Mental Capacity Act.
- Ability to lead Projects and assess and organise resources, plan and progress work activities.
- Knowledge of NHS and University infrastructure, policies, procedures aims and objectives.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and to meet set deadlines on own initiative and without close supervision
- Ability to think strategically and proactively contribute to the development of strategy within an academic/clinical environment including delivering and driving key parts of the strategy.
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
- Expert skills in complex data extraction from the Trust's information databases including the use, analysis and manipulation of data in spreadsheets and PC applications such as Excel and Access, using skills at an advanced level of expertise.
- Ability to make decisions and show considerable initiative in the formulation of recommendations and subsequent actions.
- Ability to interpret national policy and guidance documents to provide expertise on information issues.
PROUD Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes, putting Patients first.
- Respectful to patients, staff colleagues and all internal and external contacts. Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity.
- Demonstrates Ownership for own actions and areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrates Unity with all colleagues. Works across boundaries, looks for collective success.
- Proven track record of delivery on objectives.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree (or relevant experience).
- MSc in Health/Biomedical Science related subject or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of clinical research in the NHS, academic or commercial environment.
- Experience of financial management as budget holder including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial processes and practice.
- Experience of producing management information reports and the ability to interpret and present complex financial and non-financial information in a non-technical and easy to understand format.
- Successful track record of leading, managing and motivating teams to deliver a high quality service and leading positive change.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of reviewing individual/team progress and performance and embedding organisational strategy into individual performance planning.
- Knowledge of research funding sources and application procedures.
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP, Medicines or Human use Regulations, Data Protection, Human Tissue Act, Mental Capacity Act.
- Ability to lead Projects and assess and organise resources, plan and progress work activities.
- Knowledge of NHS and University infrastructure, policies, procedures aims and objectives.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and to meet set deadlines on own initiative and without close supervision
- Ability to think strategically and proactively contribute to the development of strategy within an academic/clinical environment including delivering and driving key parts of the strategy.
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
- Expert skills in complex data extraction from the Trust's information databases including the use, analysis and manipulation of data in spreadsheets and PC applications such as Excel and Access, using skills at an advanced level of expertise.
- Ability to make decisions and show considerable initiative in the formulation of recommendations and subsequent actions.
- Ability to interpret national policy and guidance documents to provide expertise on information issues.
PROUD Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes, putting Patients first.
- Respectful to patients, staff colleagues and all internal and external contacts. Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity.
- Demonstrates Ownership for own actions and areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrates Unity with all colleagues. Works across boundaries, looks for collective success.
- Proven track record of delivery on objectives.
Additional information
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cancer Clinical Trials Centre, Weston Park Hospital
Sheffield
S10 2SJ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
