Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Trial Manager to join the Trial & Quality Team based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
The Senior Trial Manager will join a team of over 140 senior research associates, academics, educationalists, and clinicians, providing a busy and highly motivating place to work. The key focus of this role will be to support the Lead Trial and Quality Manager and Assistant Director of LDC Operations in providing leadership to the trial management team, and operationalise, manage and oversee a portfolio of research studies across the LDC; this will include contract negotiation and financial management. In addition to this, the post holder will be expected to manage a small portfolio of their own studies. The role will include the leadership, development and line management of the trial team; and to ensure studies are set-up in timely fashion and delivered to time, target and within budget. A pivotal aspect of this role will be to set-up trial management processes to ensure trials are set-up and delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the required regulatory framework.
Main duties of the job
The Leicester Diabetes Centre is led by two world leading diabetologists and is one of the largest facilities in Europe for carrying out international renowned clinical research, teaching and education. It undertakes a wide range of commercial and non-commercial research projects in diabetes and other long-term health conditions and leads/manages/hosts several prestigious research grants and infrastructure awards including a local NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) theme in Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity, and NIHR funded Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) for commercial research.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential the post holder is qualified to at least first-degree level, has significant trial management experience of managing diabetes single/multi-site studies, including CTIMP trials and has expertise in the field of finance and contract management. A substantial understanding of the research authorisation process, and regulatory frameworks as applied to research, is required as are highly developed presentation and communication skills. It is expected the post will undertake local, national and international travel to attend investigator meetings, carry out audits or attend business meetings. Whilst typical hours are Monday to Friday, a flexible approach to working hours is essential especially in relation to national and international travel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential the post holder is qualified to at least first-degree level, has significant trial management experience of managing diabetes single/multi-site studies, including CTIMP trials and has expertise in the field of finance and contract management. A substantial understanding of the research authorisation process, and regulatory frameworks as applied to research, is required as are highly developed presentation and communication skills. It is expected the post will undertake local, national and international travel to attend investigator meetings, carry out audits or attend business meetings. Whilst typical hours are Monday to Friday, a flexible approach to working hours is essential especially in relation to national and international travel.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a relevant degree
- Previous study or evidence of working towards a relevant Master's degree
Desirable
- Recognised teaching or management qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of running and managing multi and single-site diabetes trials within the NHS and/or HEIs
- Experience of working within the field of primary care research
- Experience of line and team management and mentoring
- Trial management input into funding applications and study protocols
- Project management skills including the management of trial budgets
Desirable
- Experience of research financial management within an academic setting
- Experience of clinical trial costing processes
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders, commissioners and research funders.
Desirable
- Presentations to large groups e.g. conference or seminar level
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and analysis complex trial management information, report findings and generate action plans
Desirable
- Experience of working with industry linked clinical trial contracts and agreements
Skills
Essential
- Developed leadership skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative
- Have a flexible approach to working, and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own work within imposed deadlines and those of others
- Highly organised with evidence of planning skills and report and/or business case writing
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain oversight and control of activities whilst supporting a devolved style of management
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Have the ability to travel locally, nationally and Internationally as the required
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a relevant degree
- Previous study or evidence of working towards a relevant Master's degree
Desirable
- Recognised teaching or management qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of running and managing multi and single-site diabetes trials within the NHS and/or HEIs
- Experience of working within the field of primary care research
- Experience of line and team management and mentoring
- Trial management input into funding applications and study protocols
- Project management skills including the management of trial budgets
Desirable
- Experience of research financial management within an academic setting
- Experience of clinical trial costing processes
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders, commissioners and research funders.
Desirable
- Presentations to large groups e.g. conference or seminar level
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and analysis complex trial management information, report findings and generate action plans
Desirable
- Experience of working with industry linked clinical trial contracts and agreements
Skills
Essential
- Developed leadership skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative
- Have a flexible approach to working, and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own work within imposed deadlines and those of others
- Highly organised with evidence of planning skills and report and/or business case writing
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain oversight and control of activities whilst supporting a devolved style of management
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Have the ability to travel locally, nationally and Internationally as the required
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).
