Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the South Tees Academic Centre for Surgery (ACeS). We are looking to appoint a Senior research project manager for managing our service for research studies supported by the Academic Centre for Surgery (ACeS). The Senior Research Project Manager will coordinate multi-functional team(s) comprising: academics, clinicians, statisticians, research assistants, and Experts by Experience such as service users and carers (PPI contributors) to project manage ACeS projects throughout its life cycle.
The role requires a research professional with experience and excellence in conduct and management of clinical and translational research, including familiarity with the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials. As the research focuses on surgical research, relevant experience of working with/understanding of these will be considered an advantage.
This is a full-time post for 1 year in the first instance with extension to permanent contract following a satisfactory review of performance.
Main duties of the job
This will include protocol refinement study set-up (including regulatory approvals), site and progress monitoring, on-going study management, closeout and reporting with the Chief Investigators (CI). The post holder will ensure that the studies are conducted in accordance with the relevant clinical trial regulations. The post holder will also contribute to development and submission of related publications and grant applications.
This will be an exciting opportunity for someone with trial management or co-ordination experience who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of the research. You will need to be self-motivated, a strong communicator, and be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
About us
To find out more about the South Tees Academic Centre for Surgery (ACeS), please visit About ACeS - South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of Research Governance Framework
- Ability to implement and successfully manage clinical trials
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of working in a research team e.g., appropriate, professional conduct and dealing with matters such as confidentiality.
- Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex data and research governance information.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of statistics and research methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in health sciences, (or related) with knowledge of the subject area.
- GCP Training
Desirable
- PhD in relevant subject area or equivalent academic experience
Experience
Essential
- Track record of supporting submission of grant applications for funding from external agencies. e.g., the National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and other staff e.g., within NHS and/or Higher Education Institution (HEIs) environments
- Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures
- Track record of authorship of peer-reviewed academic publications, research reports, conference abstracts and presentations
Desirable
- Experience with multi-site / international randomised controlled trials
- Experience of working with diverse stakeholders & Patient groups
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of Research Governance Framework
- Ability to implement and successfully manage clinical trials
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of working in a research team e.g., appropriate, professional conduct and dealing with matters such as confidentiality.
- Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex data and research governance information.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of statistics and research methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in health sciences, (or related) with knowledge of the subject area.
- GCP Training
Desirable
- PhD in relevant subject area or equivalent academic experience
Experience
Essential
- Track record of supporting submission of grant applications for funding from external agencies. e.g., the National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and other staff e.g., within NHS and/or Higher Education Institution (HEIs) environments
- Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures
- Track record of authorship of peer-reviewed academic publications, research reports, conference abstracts and presentations
Desirable
- Experience with multi-site / international randomised controlled trials
- Experience of working with diverse stakeholders & Patient groups
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).
