Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for 2 Band 5 Clinical Trials Managers to join our Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Research team.
The successful candidates will join our dedicated Integrated IBD Team.You will work under direct supervision of the Chief investigator and a senior Trials Manager. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have a case load of approximately 4,800 patients with IBD across three hospital sites.
The above post will give the successful candidate the chance to be involved in the management, co-ordination and delivery of large multi-centre studies and also to progress other IBD research trials within the unit. The successful candidate will participate in many aspects of the IBD Research service including;
- The set- up, management and co-ordination of specific IBD research projects at multiple sites across the UK and abroad
- Generate and co-ordinate grant bids, regulatory approvals, timely set up and delivery of IBD Portfolio Studies.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly as a member of the integrated IBD Specialist team, providing a combination of coordination, support and administration duties in the delivery of the multicentre study and other studies being run by the IBD team under guidance of the chief investigator/IBD research lead clinician.
These duties will include overall trial management, the liaison with sites, site communication of studies including ensuring regulatory documentation and site initiation visits, up-to-date tracking and monitoring of recruitment and devising and implementing tools for study success.
The post holder will be required to exercise initiative and judgement when dealing with site enquires, requests, and be able to prioritise importance accordingly.
To succeed you must have experience of working in healthcare research environment, be qualified to a minimum of Diploma level or equivalent, and have advanced typing and excellent computer skills, experience in database management and you should have up-to-date ICH-GCP certification. Furthermore experience in research co-ordination activities is also desired.
We are looking for a focused and committed individual who would like to challenge themselves to help in delivery of the exciting programme of IBD research in Hull.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a minimum of Diploma level, and significant experience of data co-ordination preferably in a clinical or research field.
- Good knowledge of International Clinical Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice
- ICH-GCP Training
- Computer literate with expertise in Excel, Accessand PowerPoint, plus database management
Desirable
- Awareness of changing trends within health care research
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the co-ordination and management of teams
- Understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
- Evidence of active participation in delivery of research trials
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Familiarity with clinical trial documentation from commercial and non- commercial organisations
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Teaching skills
- Prior involvement in clinical trials and its set up
- Experience/understanding of clinical research trial coordination and trial management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentational skills including PowerPoint and other graphics
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a minimum of Diploma level, and significant experience of data co-ordination preferably in a clinical or research field.
- Good knowledge of International Clinical Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice
- ICH-GCP Training
- Computer literate with expertise in Excel, Accessand PowerPoint, plus database management
Desirable
- Awareness of changing trends within health care research
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the co-ordination and management of teams
- Understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
- Evidence of active participation in delivery of research trials
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Familiarity with clinical trial documentation from commercial and non- commercial organisations
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Teaching skills
- Prior involvement in clinical trials and its set up
- Experience/understanding of clinical research trial coordination and trial management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentational skills including PowerPoint and other graphics
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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.
