Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Development Lead who will form part of the Research and Innovation Team which is part of the Education and Research Directorate at DBTH.
The post holder will be instrumental in supporting and growing research activity and recruitment, leading as appropriate in research governance whilst increasing the Trust's research skills, knowledge and capacity base, via supporting and leading (as appropriate) the delivery of the Trust's Research and Innovation Strategy.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the R&I team, the wider research team, Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN), Trust Colleagues and other external partners, to support the active research portfolio at the Trust and ensure all studies across the organisation, within the Portfolio, are undertaken to the highest standards within timelines and meeting recruitment targets.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of research and development, including working at a senior level
- Experience of EDGE and CPMS
- Experience and knowledge of contractual obligations and risks in research
- Experience of research capability and capacity processes for research and development
- Experience of working in regulated clinical research to ICHGCP standards
- Experience of interpreting complex and sensitive data with dissemination of findings to key audience
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in health related/biomedical sciences or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development in research and development
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex documents including European and national legislation, Department of Health Policies and Acts of Parliament.
- Demonstrable attention to detail.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to manage a broad range of projects involving different internal and external stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of the HRA, set-up and approval processes within the UK and devolved nations.
- In-depth and practical knowledge of the Informed Consent Process and Good Clinical Practice in Research.
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP and Medicines for Human Use Regulations.
- Understanding of the respective roles of CQC, MHRA, NIHR and other governmental and non-governmental healthcare research organisations
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of research and development, including working at a senior level
- Experience of EDGE and CPMS
- Experience and knowledge of contractual obligations and risks in research
- Experience of research capability and capacity processes for research and development
- Experience of working in regulated clinical research to ICHGCP standards
- Experience of interpreting complex and sensitive data with dissemination of findings to key audience
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in health related/biomedical sciences or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development in research and development
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex documents including European and national legislation, Department of Health Policies and Acts of Parliament.
- Demonstrable attention to detail.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to manage a broad range of projects involving different internal and external stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of the HRA, set-up and approval processes within the UK and devolved nations.
- In-depth and practical knowledge of the Informed Consent Process and Good Clinical Practice in Research.
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP and Medicines for Human Use Regulations.
- Understanding of the respective roles of CQC, MHRA, NIHR and other governmental and non-governmental healthcare research organisations
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.
