Job summary
The post-holder will work with the Research Portfolio Facilitators, (Assistant) Research Delivery Managers and the cross divisional teams to support delivery of the local portfolio of clinical research, by facilitating the cross-cutting functions provided by the network, as well as coordinating the identification of new research sites, improving and developing new local business processes to suit the evolving needs of the network and providing key business intelligence to enable the effective engagement of clinical research teams and the support the delivery of the NIHR CRN national objectives.
The successful applicant will work across the region, playing a key role in the CRN West of England core team. The post will be based in the CRN West of England Office in Bristol but the post-holder will be expected to work across all NHS organisations in the local network. The remit of the CRN West of England includes working with Primary and Secondary Care organisations, Mental Health, Social Care and non-NHS providers.
There are two Senior Portfolio Facilitator roles available. While both roles work closely together as part of the Portfolio Facilitator team, one of these roles will be focused on research in Primary Care and non-hospital settings, and the otherrole will be focused on supporting Industry and commercialstudies. If you have a specificinterest in eitherof the two roles, please specify this in your personal statement.
Main duties of the job
Supporting site selection and set up for NIHR CRN Portfolio studies
- Maintain oversight of the process to distribute new commercial and non-commercial studies within the region, providing cover when necessary.
- Communicate with identified sites / investigators and appropriate (Assistant) Research Delivery Manager to meet designated deadlines.
- Continually review and refine local business processes to ensure they meet the needs of the network.
- Provide problem solving support for studies during set up.
- With support of the (A)RDM and SSS manager support the cost attribution of studies utilising AcORD principles, facilitate communication and reporting associated with this and agree cost attribution.
- Monitor the delivery of portfolio studies at sites as part of a locally implemented performance management process, in collaboration with Portfolio Facilitators and (Assistant) Research Delivery Managers.
- Communicate and escalate any issues to unblock barriers to timely study set up and delivery.
- Contribute to annual reports, portfolio progress reports, activity reporting, newsletters and website reports.
- Liaise with research sites, commercial sponsors and the NIHR CRN Coordinating Centre to ensure accuracy of study data held on the Central Portfolio Management System (CPMS)
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and practical experience of working in clinical trials
- Knowledge of clinical trials lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
- Experience in delivering studies to defined metrics, including the implementation of contingency planning, project plans, risk analysis and innovative strategies
- Specialist knowledge of the national R&D strategy the NIHR and the Clinical Research Networks structures
- Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including EU Clinical Trial Regulation and Good Clinical Practice
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical devices industry
- Knowledge of medical, scientific and/or research terminology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research within the NHS
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex research study information
- Strong problem solving skills when dealing with complex issues
- Ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects involving multiple agencies and individuals and a range of tasks
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and deliver results consistently to tight timelines
- Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS office applications
- Ability to work with minimal day to day supervision with good time management skills
- Able to work flexibly and travel to sites within the West of England region
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a related field or relevant experience in a research or learning environment
Desirable
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Aptitudes
Essential
- Personal insight and awareness with ability to recognise own limits
- Ability to work flexibly according to role needs
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of good management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and use own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise to ensure effective and efficient workload completion
- A demonstrable commitment to the UHBW values: We are supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and practical experience of working in clinical trials
- Knowledge of clinical trials lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
- Experience in delivering studies to defined metrics, including the implementation of contingency planning, project plans, risk analysis and innovative strategies
- Specialist knowledge of the national R&D strategy the NIHR and the Clinical Research Networks structures
- Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including EU Clinical Trial Regulation and Good Clinical Practice
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical devices industry
- Knowledge of medical, scientific and/or research terminology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research within the NHS
- Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex research study information
- Strong problem solving skills when dealing with complex issues
- Ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects involving multiple agencies and individuals and a range of tasks
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and deliver results consistently to tight timelines
- Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS office applications
- Ability to work with minimal day to day supervision with good time management skills
- Able to work flexibly and travel to sites within the West of England region
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a related field or relevant experience in a research or learning environment
Desirable
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Aptitudes
Essential
- Personal insight and awareness with ability to recognise own limits
- Ability to work flexibly according to role needs
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of good management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and use own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise to ensure effective and efficient workload completion
- A demonstrable commitment to the UHBW values: We are supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative
Additional information
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).
