Clinical Trials Manager - Sponsor

Job summary

Are you an experienced Clinical Trials Manager looking for a new challenge in a growing team?

The Clinical Trials Manager-Sponsor will be responsible for management of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust (UHDB) sponsored studies. The role will ensure that research projects are managed in line with the relevant legislation and regulations, research governance policies, requirements of research funders within frameworks of governance and to maintain the day-to-day management of trials.

UHDB currently sponsors studies including both observational and interventional trials. There are currently over 200 studies open to recruitment across Derby and Burton Hospitals.

UHDB hosts the Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit (DCTSU), established in 2008 . The integration within a research active Trust provides a unique insight into delivering clinical trials within the NHS by utilising our close collaboration with clinical colleagues

The DCTSU is provisionally registered with the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) network and supports a portfolio of high quality research into different areas, further information can be found on our website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/derby-ctu

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Trials Manager-Sponsor will work closely with other members of the study set up team and wider members of the R&D and Derby CTSU teams including statisticians, data managers and administrator. The role is under the guidance of the Head of Clinical Trials and Research Governance

The responsibilities of the post include the efficient set-up and delivery of UHDB sponsored trials, assisting with the review and set up of studies at UHDB, liaising with sites for UHDB sponsored studies

Closing date of applications: 31 July 2024

Interview date: 15 August 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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