Job summary
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced research manager to take on the role of Clinical Research Manager for the rapidly expanding clinical research portfolio of the RNENT & EDH. The post holder will play a critical role in enabling research in the hospitals to be delivered safely and successfully by working closely with UCL/H researchers and RNENT & EDH management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will advise researchers in the development and regulatory approvals of their clinical studies and guide them to relevant research organisations inside and outside UCL/H, be responsible for the running of the RNENT & EDH Clinical Research Feasibility Committee (CRFC), line manage a team of research support staff and work with the hospitals Senior Management Team to plan, coordinate and align research activity with the clinical services. The postholder will work with researchers and Trust finance managers to ensure clinical studies running in the RNENT & EDH are adequately costed and manage the hospitals research budgets.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in scientific or healthcare related discipline
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent in scientific or healthcare related discipline
- Project Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research and data protection governance frameworks and regulations
- Knowledge of the CQC framework and its requirements for clinical research
- Knowledge of the framework for NIHR infrastructural support for clinical research in the NHS
- Excellent knowledge and insight into the operational requirements for clinical research within an NHS hospital environment
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of coordinating or managing clinical research in the NHS
- Experience of line management research or clinical research staff
- Project management experience
- Experience of costing clinical studies and managing clinical research budgets
Desirable
- Experience of working in the field of ENT, hearing and balance or Oral health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex information.
- Ability to build up and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation and at all levels.
- Ability work on own initiative, with minimal supervision
- Proven flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills and management of change.
- Ability to successfully manage a variety of tasks to deadline and work effectively and with attention to detail under pressure.
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Clinical Research specific software, EHR)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highest ethical and professional standards
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Confidence to act on own initiative and take ideas forward.
- Attention to detail.
- Team player and comfortable working in professional environment with various demands and deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in scientific or healthcare related discipline
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent in scientific or healthcare related discipline
- Project Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research and data protection governance frameworks and regulations
- Knowledge of the CQC framework and its requirements for clinical research
- Knowledge of the framework for NIHR infrastructural support for clinical research in the NHS
- Excellent knowledge and insight into the operational requirements for clinical research within an NHS hospital environment
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of coordinating or managing clinical research in the NHS
- Experience of line management research or clinical research staff
- Project management experience
- Experience of costing clinical studies and managing clinical research budgets
Desirable
- Experience of working in the field of ENT, hearing and balance or Oral health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex information.
- Ability to build up and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation and at all levels.
- Ability work on own initiative, with minimal supervision
- Proven flexible approach to working, including problem solving skills and management of change.
- Ability to successfully manage a variety of tasks to deadline and work effectively and with attention to detail under pressure.
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Clinical Research specific software, EHR)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highest ethical and professional standards
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Confidence to act on own initiative and take ideas forward.
- Attention to detail.
- Team player and comfortable working in professional environment with various demands and deadlines
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
