Job summary
This post offers a great opportunity for an experienced and strategically minded Research Portfolio Manager to support the Research Manager and Research Matron in managing the research performance, finance management and business planning process within Ophthalmology research team.
The post holder will be leading and managing a team of clinical research delivery staff to ensure the department delivers the efficient delivery of high quality research.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide oversight for the set up and delivery of a commercial and non commercial clinical trial portfolio management. They will also provide leadership for the team delivering them.
They will be required to effectively manage their time to fulfil key responsibilities such as reviewing protocols, identifying resource implications, actively participating in meetings, proposing action plans for poor recruiting studies, training, supporting and mentoring other members of staff, leading on service development and contributing to the research business plan.
This will involve close collaboration with relevant clinicians, academics, institutions, and commercial companies.
The post holder will perform clinical research practitioner/clinical duties if applicable to their previous training to maintain proficiency in their relevant skills.
They will support the development of the clinical research practitioner workforce, both within the team and in the Trust.
About us
The KCL Frost Eye Research Unit at St Thomas' Hospital has close links with King's College London (KCL). The unit had a proven track record of nationally and internationally recognised research focusing on the cause and treatment of eye disease, alongside clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment in all sub-specialities of Ophthalmology. The Eye Research Unit has delivered successfully on a number ofboth commercial and non-commercial portfolio studies and plays a key role in driving and supporting continued recruitment within the Clinical Research Network South London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualification Education
Essential
- Degree or professional qualification
- Masters level or equivalent qualification in a health science subject
- Good Clinical Practice Training
Desirable
- Formal qualification in clinical trial methodology / management
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of significant experience of working in commercial and non commercial clinical research in an academic / NHS environment at a research management level
- Significant Line Management Experience
- Significant experience of managing departmental budgets, resources and financial reporting in an academic/NHS environment
- In depth knowledge of NHS REC, HRA, MHRA and R&D approval processes as well as grant application process
- Experience of writing Research Ethics submissions and protocols for clinical research projects
- Significant relevant work experience in research delivery in the NHS setting
- Experience in monitoring and/or audit of research documents
Desirable
- Experience of studies within field of Ophthalmology Research
- Experience within a complex organization
- Experience in designing and documenting effective business processes
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to develop work-plans and recruitment targets and to deliver reports to senior management
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and motivate clinicians and staff at all levels and across disciplines to enable and create effective networks
- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of a wide range of Trust procedures and practices
- Engagement with stakeholders to understand requirements
Person Specification
Qualification Education
Essential
- Degree or professional qualification
- Masters level or equivalent qualification in a health science subject
- Good Clinical Practice Training
Desirable
- Formal qualification in clinical trial methodology / management
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of significant experience of working in commercial and non commercial clinical research in an academic / NHS environment at a research management level
- Significant Line Management Experience
- Significant experience of managing departmental budgets, resources and financial reporting in an academic/NHS environment
- In depth knowledge of NHS REC, HRA, MHRA and R&D approval processes as well as grant application process
- Experience of writing Research Ethics submissions and protocols for clinical research projects
- Significant relevant work experience in research delivery in the NHS setting
- Experience in monitoring and/or audit of research documents
Desirable
- Experience of studies within field of Ophthalmology Research
- Experience within a complex organization
- Experience in designing and documenting effective business processes
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to develop work-plans and recruitment targets and to deliver reports to senior management
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and motivate clinicians and staff at all levels and across disciplines to enable and create effective networks
- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of a wide range of Trust procedures and practices
- Engagement with stakeholders to understand requirements
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).
