Research Manager
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Job summary
The NIHR Moorfields Clinical Research Facility ('CRF') requires two Research Managers to join the Research Operations Team for 12 month fixed term contract.
The role will include delivering high quality administrative and study management support to the development and implementation of clinical trials and other research studies within Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will have past experience of clinical research ideally in a study/trial coordinator role, with a sound working knowledge of current UK clinical trials regulations and Good Clinical Practice requirements. They must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills and be able to work to tight deadlines. He/she will be required to work flexibly and to organise their workload and cope with conflicting demands on their time but prioritise their work accordingly.
The nature of the role requires excellent communication and organisation skills and a high level of computer literacy.
The post holder should have keen interest in the management of Clinical Research.
Main duties of the job
The overall efficient day-to-day management of designated research projects.
Working closely with the Principal/Chief Investigators to support the development of study protocols, project plans and other study documentation, providing expertise and guidance on study feasibility and implementation.
Preparation and submission for all relevant research approvals including submissions to the competent authority, Research Ethics Committees and R&D directorates. Acting as a source of advice and support to investigators and other colleagues on current UK research approvals procedures.
Supervise study progress to ensure compliance with and adherence to the project plan and to identify, evaluate and rectify barriers. Submit monthly accrual returns to CRF and (where appropriate) NIHR.
About us
Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research and education. We are true pioneers in the fight to cure blindness. Every year we treat more than 750,000 patients at City Road in central London and at 30 satellites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world. We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally, and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, Moorfields operates two commercial businesses whose profits support our NHS work: Moorfields Private and Moorfields UAE.
The Moorfields Way is to be caring, organised, excellent and inclusive, and we expect all applicants for our posts to commit to upholding these values.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed.The probationary period may be extended
Or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,768 to £46,124 a year Per Annum, Inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
273-DC-6796
Job locations
Moorfields Eye Hospital
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Hospital
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer's website
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