Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented research programme manager to manage the establishment and delivery of flagship research and educations centres and facilities within Barts Health NHS Trust and across North East London where applicable.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working across large multidisciplinary team, implementing and managing projects and clinical research management and delivery to speed up health and care transformation by connecting research to frontline care.
We are happy to explore opportunities for secondments and other flexible working arrangements, though the role holder will need to regularly attend research sites across North East London as well as some national meetings.
The Research Programme Manager will:o Oversee all aspects of establishment and delivery of the National Institute for Health and Care Research North East London Commercial Research Delivery Centre, Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing, NIHR Clinical Research Facility and processes for delivering these initiatives and their vision, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.o Be the key driver in mapping out approval pathways in conjunction with R&D and support departments across the partner organisations to bring alignment in research operations across North East London.
Main duties of the job
- Main duties of the job
Work closely with centre and facility partner organisations and teams to establish models of clinical research set up and delivery including details of site processes, support departments, research interests and capabilities and education and training needs.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures and guidance documents centre and facilities operations.
Ensure project governance plans and structures is in place.
Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor, track and illustrate progress of the establishment and operations of centres and facilities against time bound target dates.
Set deadlines and assign responsibilities within the teams.
Report and escalate risk and issues
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including (but not exclusive to) governance and quality documentation.
Establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders both internal and external and form a management and communication link in respect of centres between Divisions, Group Clinical Services and Research Senior Management and training leads.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
To arrange a call to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Dr Ginette Hoare (Associate Director of Research Business Development) at ginette.hoare1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
To arrange a call to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Dr Ginette Hoare (Associate Director of Research Business Development) at ginette.hoare1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive relevant and recent project management experience at a senior level within the NHS or similar organisation
- oExperience of working across large multidisciplinary teams
- oA track record of implementing and managing projects and change.
Skills
Essential
- oStrong influencing, negotiating and communication skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of key stakeholders
- oGood analytical & organisational ability including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of research and other governance procedures in a healthcare setting including novel/ flexible research delivery models
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc or equivalent
- oMasters equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- oEvidence of management and leadership training
Other
Essential
- oDecisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive relevant and recent project management experience at a senior level within the NHS or similar organisation
- oExperience of working across large multidisciplinary teams
- oA track record of implementing and managing projects and change.
Skills
Essential
- oStrong influencing, negotiating and communication skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of key stakeholders
- oGood analytical & organisational ability including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of research and other governance procedures in a healthcare setting including novel/ flexible research delivery models
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc or equivalent
- oMasters equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- oEvidence of management and leadership training
Other
Essential
- oDecisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
