Job summary
Research Business Development Officer
We are seeking a motivated and highly organisedResearch Business Development Officer to join our dynamic Research Business Development Team. In this role, you will provide operational and administrative support to help drive the growth of our research portfolio across Barts Health and the North East London Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). You will play an active role in the feasibility, set-up, and delivery of both commercial and non-commercial research, ensuring high-quality data management and smooth day-to-day operations.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support commercial research feasibility and set-up activities, maintain accurate departmental trackers, manage Expressions of Interest, analyse data to prepare high-quality reports, and keep precise departmental records. You will liaise effectively with senior managers, clinicians, external partners, and other stakeholders, assisting in the efficient delivery of the early feasibility process.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, with proven experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 packages, including the use of Excel for data manipulation and analysis. You will have a strong track record of monitoring data quality and producing clear, insightful reports. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams and organisations, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for this role.
Detailed job description
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.
To arrange a call to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Rebecca Wood (Research Business Development Manager) at rebecca.wood11@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, with proven experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 packages, including the use of Excel for data manipulation and analysis. You will have a strong track record of monitoring data quality and producing clear, insightful reports. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams and organisations, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for this role.
Detailed job description
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.
To arrange a call to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Rebecca Wood (Research Business Development Manager) at rebecca.wood11@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths
- Relevant qualification at BTEC/ NVQ/ apprenticeship level 4 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to deadlines when under pressure
- Experience of working with a range of professionals, e.g. senior managers, clinicians, external partners
- Experience of minute taking and report writing and ability to transcribe notes accurately and clearly.
- Experience of organising high level meetings.
- Ability to communicate research information to internal stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience working within a clinical research administrative setting.
- Have an interest and understanding of clinical research and ethical issues
- Experience of using the EDGE clinical research management system or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong working knowledge and proficient in the use of Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet.
- Proficient in the use of Excel for data manipulation and data analysis
- Experience in monitoring data quality, analysis and producing data quality reports
Desirable
- Experience in monitoring data quality, analysis and producing data quality reports
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels with medical and managerial staff both internally and externally.
- Methodical and consistent, with an excellent attention to detail.
Desirable
- Ability to read protocols/proposals and interpret and extract relevant information
Other
Essential
- Proactive, takes own initiative.
- Flexible, responsive approach to work and a willingness to assist in a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
- The ability to understand and always behave towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths
- Relevant qualification at BTEC/ NVQ/ apprenticeship level 4 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to deadlines when under pressure
- Experience of working with a range of professionals, e.g. senior managers, clinicians, external partners
- Experience of minute taking and report writing and ability to transcribe notes accurately and clearly.
- Experience of organising high level meetings.
- Ability to communicate research information to internal stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience working within a clinical research administrative setting.
- Have an interest and understanding of clinical research and ethical issues
- Experience of using the EDGE clinical research management system or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong working knowledge and proficient in the use of Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet.
- Proficient in the use of Excel for data manipulation and data analysis
- Experience in monitoring data quality, analysis and producing data quality reports
Desirable
- Experience in monitoring data quality, analysis and producing data quality reports
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels with medical and managerial staff both internally and externally.
- Methodical and consistent, with an excellent attention to detail.
Desirable
- Ability to read protocols/proposals and interpret and extract relevant information
Other
Essential
- Proactive, takes own initiative.
- Flexible, responsive approach to work and a willingness to assist in a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
- The ability to understand and always behave towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming,
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).
