Commercial Research Manager
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Job summary
This is an opportunity to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) department to work at our National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) for commercial clinical research.
We are looking to appoint a research manager into this new role to support our portfolio of studies at the PRC, based at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust on the Leicester General Hospital site.
Leicester's Hospitals host one of only five PRCs across the country that offer rapid set-up of late phase commercial research, standardised contracting and delivery approaches, and dedicated facilities and staff to the life sciences industry. The five centres operate collaboratively to deliver high volumes of commercial clinical trials in the NHS in a rapid and efficient manner. For more information on the PRC please see our website: local.nihr.ac.uk/prc/Leicester
The ideal candidate will be able to delegate to other members of the project team to facilitate study delivery. The post holder will train and develop these members of staff to ensure they are able to carry out their study specific tasks, and monitor their progress and effect remedial solutions when, and if, required. The Commercial Trials Project Manager will assume line management duties as required.
High levels of IT proficiency are required. The successful candidate will be able to use a range of Microsoft Office applications and will have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Main duties of the job
The key purpose of this job is to manage the clinical studies taking place in the PRC, with a focus on the larger studies. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the senior research nurses, data manager and Research Business Manager; report progress of studies to senior staff, trouble shoot, and develop and instigate recovery plans where needed. The ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously will be imperative. Experience of ICH-Good Clinical Practice and working in clinical trials is essential.
The post will involve liaison with all grades of staff in a multi-disciplinary department therefore the ability to communicate clearly, calmly and effectively with a broad range of people is important.
The post holder will have the ability to manage their own time and work with minimal supervision. Organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. The post requires flexibility and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and relationships.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
04 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-4585924-RRC-A
Job locations
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
Employer's website
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