Job summary
Clinical research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. At Newcastle Hospitals, clinical research happens within most clinical specialities, wherever patients are seen and cared for.
Clinical research can make a real difference to health outcomes. Not only is it important for advancements in treatment, but it has been proven that patients cared for in a research-active organisation have better outcomes.In an average year, we recruit around 13,000 research participants into a broad range of research studies and trials. We're proud of our world-leading reputation for research excellence and how we're making a difference across our communities.
The set up and delivery of trials is supported by around 400 members of staff who are part of the Clinical Research Directorate. They all play an important part in helping to embed research into patient care.We offer our staff unique learning opportunities that enable them to fulfil their role and maximise their potential.
The Clinical Research Directorate is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Trial Manager with extensive experience of clinical research delivery, advanced knowledge of research governance and the ability to line manage staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the Business Manager in developing strategic and operational plans to ensure growth and successful delivery of specialty portfolios. They will work flexibly and may lead on innovation and local, regional and national projects that meet the key objectives of the role and the Trust Research Strategy.
The successful candidate will demonstrate
- Leadership and management skills and experience including change management and team leadership and development
- Knowledge and understanding of UK research regulations as well as ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working to ICH GCP standards
- Significant experience of conducting and managing clinical trials
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate successful study delivery through all stages of the research process
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant local, regional and national NHS policies and frameworks relevant to the role
- Significant experience of clinical research study budgetary oversight and management of income and expenditure
- Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with the multi-disciplinary team , the post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective use of resources to deliver and support a broad portfolio of studies.
- Will participate in the design and delivery of relevant education programs and will identify and meet the training needs of research support staff.
- Provide governance expertise and support, liaising closely with the NJRO, as required.
- To support in the delivery of agreed performance targets.
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team the post holder will facilitate the delivery of clinical research in line with contractual agreement.
- Work closely with Finance and ensure budgetary management within teams, including appropriate study costing and rigorous recording of all research activity to enable timely invoicing.
- To lead or contribute to cross-specialty and cross-directorate projects to deliver improvement, objectives or the strategic priorities and vision of the Research Directorate and Trust.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
- Interview Date Tuesday, 23 July 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with the multi-disciplinary team , the post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective use of resources to deliver and support a broad portfolio of studies.
- Will participate in the design and delivery of relevant education programs and will identify and meet the training needs of research support staff.
- Provide governance expertise and support, liaising closely with the NJRO, as required.
- To support in the delivery of agreed performance targets.
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team the post holder will facilitate the delivery of clinical research in line with contractual agreement.
- Work closely with Finance and ensure budgetary management within teams, including appropriate study costing and rigorous recording of all research activity to enable timely invoicing.
- To lead or contribute to cross-specialty and cross-directorate projects to deliver improvement, objectives or the strategic priorities and vision of the Research Directorate and Trust.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
- Interview Date Tuesday, 23 July 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Educated to or ability to demonstrate degree level knowledge
Desirable
- Master's Degree in relevant subject
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Management experience with developed skills including change management, team leadership and team development to master's level equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of UK research regulations
- Significant experience of conducting and managing clinical trials
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant local, regional and national NHS policies and frameworks relevant to the role
- Significant experience of clinical research study budgetary oversight and management of income and expenditure
Desirable
- Specialty specific knowledge and experience
- Experience of working with research funders, including industry and NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate successful study delivery through all stages of the research process
- Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working to ICH GCP standards
- Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
- Highly skilled negotiator
- IT skills including competence in standard PC packages (e.g. word, Excel, Outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Educated to or ability to demonstrate degree level knowledge
Desirable
- Master's Degree in relevant subject
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Management experience with developed skills including change management, team leadership and team development to master's level equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of UK research regulations
- Significant experience of conducting and managing clinical trials
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant local, regional and national NHS policies and frameworks relevant to the role
- Significant experience of clinical research study budgetary oversight and management of income and expenditure
Desirable
- Specialty specific knowledge and experience
- Experience of working with research funders, including industry and NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate successful study delivery through all stages of the research process
- Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working to ICH GCP standards
- Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
- Highly skilled negotiator
- IT skills including competence in standard PC packages (e.g. word, Excel, Outlook
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).
