Job summary
The Research Project Manager will be responsible for the setup and management of research projects at the RNOH Implant Science Centre (ISC), including prospectively planned multi-centre studies run in collaboration with sites across Europe.
The Research Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of the studies in accordance with funder expectations, Trust SOPs, applicable guidelines, UK and country specific regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
This role will require close and effective communication with a multi-disciplinary team, as well as the ability to process, analyse and interpret complex clinical and scientific data. The post-holder must also be effective at managing time, resources and overcoming logistical challenges.
The post holder will be responsible for the development and maintenance of project documentation related to the studies and at times may be required to work on or assist with other studies within the ISC.
The post holder will work in the Trust to develop a culture that sustains excellence in the successful delivery of research projects.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have experience in implant science research and will be responsible for planning, running and comprehensively project managing clinical-engineering research studies. This will require overseeing their coordination, data management and administrative activities to ensure smooth running and progress of the studies.
The candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team, and have experience of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.
About us
The RNOH Implant Science Centre (ISC) houses a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, scientists and collaborators, all with the collective aim of improving the outcomes of orthopaedic surgery.
The ISC runs large scale research projects with collaborators in the UK, Europe and further afield, involving hip, knee and spine implants. This has led two the publication of over 160 peer-reviewed papers that have been cited over 3,000 times and presentation at key international conferences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan, run and comprehensively project manage allocated clinical studies and research projects by overseeing their coordination, data management and administrative activities to ensure smooth running and progress of the studies.
- Support the Chief and Primary Investigators as required.
- Be responsible for the development and ongoing management of partnerships with external suppliers for the delivery of the different projects.
- Develop and frequently up-date project documentation.
- Generation of study specific procedures for obtaining and assessing safety information.
- Track study milestones in terms of progress, study recruitment and budget.
- Ensure any contractual obligations are met including safety reporting obligations, provision of documentation, progress reports and report writing.
- Organise regular study meetings and presentations including funder meetings, team meetings, teleconferences and Investigator meetings.
- Identify, record and provide solutions to complex project risks and issues.
- Implement project management methods to deliver agreed requirements and successful project outcomes.
- Assist with the development of operational policies, procedures and training requirements for the projects.
- Provide timely highlight / exception reports etc.
- Make use of a wide range of information sources, including the Intranet/Internet, and professional publications so as to enhance successful project delivery.
- Submit/oversee study applications, protocol amendments, revised information sheets and other study documentation to the ethics committee and regulatory authority as required.
- Oversee submission of the summary of study reports as required.
- Prepare, conduct and follow up on study initiation visits if required.
- Manage timely and efficient procedures for collection, entry and monitoring of study data.
- Perform remote monitoring of studies via the online study database to identify and resolve queries in between monitoring visits.
- To maintain regular communication and a close working relationship with clinicians, R&D members, scientists, and other researchers at collaborating institutions.
- Use computational software to maintain databases with complex clinical and scientific information.
- Provide regular project updates with research findings and technical scientific information to colleagues and collaborators with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
- Write and submit manuscripts to peer reviewed journals and submit abstracts to key national and international conferences.
- Operate specialised metrology equipment and use associated computational software to analyse implants.
- Supervise other researchers in the lab, including training of users on the safe use of metrology equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Keep abreast of relevant developments and new techniques, maintaining a detailed awareness of current topics important to this field.
- Ensure implants and associated clinical and medical imaging data received from the RNOH and other hospitals are appropriately and securely logged.
- Monitor and maintain the supply of consumable material to the different collaborating project sites.
- Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
- Attending mandatory training.
- Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
- Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
- Contribute to the RNOHs strategic scientific objectives.
- Seek to maximise research effectiveness, by fostering links between individuals and appropriate research groupings and exploiting opportunities.
- Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
- Attending mandatory training.
- Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
- Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan, run and comprehensively project manage allocated clinical studies and research projects by overseeing their coordination, data management and administrative activities to ensure smooth running and progress of the studies.
- Support the Chief and Primary Investigators as required.
- Be responsible for the development and ongoing management of partnerships with external suppliers for the delivery of the different projects.
- Develop and frequently up-date project documentation.
- Generation of study specific procedures for obtaining and assessing safety information.
- Track study milestones in terms of progress, study recruitment and budget.
- Ensure any contractual obligations are met including safety reporting obligations, provision of documentation, progress reports and report writing.
- Organise regular study meetings and presentations including funder meetings, team meetings, teleconferences and Investigator meetings.
- Identify, record and provide solutions to complex project risks and issues.
- Implement project management methods to deliver agreed requirements and successful project outcomes.
- Assist with the development of operational policies, procedures and training requirements for the projects.
- Provide timely highlight / exception reports etc.
- Make use of a wide range of information sources, including the Intranet/Internet, and professional publications so as to enhance successful project delivery.
- Submit/oversee study applications, protocol amendments, revised information sheets and other study documentation to the ethics committee and regulatory authority as required.
- Oversee submission of the summary of study reports as required.
- Prepare, conduct and follow up on study initiation visits if required.
- Manage timely and efficient procedures for collection, entry and monitoring of study data.
- Perform remote monitoring of studies via the online study database to identify and resolve queries in between monitoring visits.
- To maintain regular communication and a close working relationship with clinicians, R&D members, scientists, and other researchers at collaborating institutions.
- Use computational software to maintain databases with complex clinical and scientific information.
- Provide regular project updates with research findings and technical scientific information to colleagues and collaborators with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
- Write and submit manuscripts to peer reviewed journals and submit abstracts to key national and international conferences.
- Operate specialised metrology equipment and use associated computational software to analyse implants.
- Supervise other researchers in the lab, including training of users on the safe use of metrology equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Keep abreast of relevant developments and new techniques, maintaining a detailed awareness of current topics important to this field.
- Ensure implants and associated clinical and medical imaging data received from the RNOH and other hospitals are appropriately and securely logged.
- Monitor and maintain the supply of consumable material to the different collaborating project sites.
- Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
- Attending mandatory training.
- Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
- Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
- Contribute to the RNOHs strategic scientific objectives.
- Seek to maximise research effectiveness, by fostering links between individuals and appropriate research groupings and exploiting opportunities.
- Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
- Attending mandatory training.
- Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
- Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Regularly communicates research findings and technical scientific information through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.
- Ability to work successfully and co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain regular communication and a strong working relationship with clinical and scientific collaborators.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.
- Knowledge and experience of research ethics frameworks, protocols, consent forms, patient information sheets.
- High quality academic research within implant science.
- Work within a clinical-engineering environment.
- Be able to exchange and present complex scientific information to peers in large groups (e.g. conferences).
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Publications as first author in internationally refereed journals.
- Ability to plan and manage research projects.
- Knowledge of EU and UK research study regulations and frameworks, principles of good clinical practice and GDPR requirements.
- Knowledge of orthopaedic implant design and implant analysis.
- Experience in research project management.
- Ability to understand, make recommendations on, teach and convey research governance issues to different levels.
- Ability to handle commercial and confidential information appropriately.
- Operation of specialised metrology equipment and software.
- Supervision and training of research staff/students in lab.
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Analysis & interpretation of complex clinical and scientific research results.
- Running and supporting research projects on the theme of orthopaedic implant analysis.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
- Ability to work to deadlines with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
IT skills
Essential
- Responsible for database management for research projects.
- Ability to use computer software to generate reports on clinical and scientific data.
- Advanced IT skills required to support a wide range of document preparation will require expertise with a computer keyboard and a good understanding of Microsoft project software.
Responsibility for Research & Development
Essential
- Keep abreast of relevant developments and new techniques, maintaining a detailed awareness of current topics important to this field.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works independently and autonomously.
Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices.
Responsibility for financial & physical resources
Essential
- Responsible for the safe use of research equipment by other lab users.
- Responsible for ordering consumables and supplies relating to research projects.
Emotional Effort
Essential
- May have occasional indirect exposure to distressed patients, young patients, and carers.
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Regularly communicates research findings and technical scientific information through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.
- Ability to work successfully and co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain regular communication and a strong working relationship with clinical and scientific collaborators.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.
- Knowledge and experience of research ethics frameworks, protocols, consent forms, patient information sheets.
- High quality academic research within implant science.
- Work within a clinical-engineering environment.
- Be able to exchange and present complex scientific information to peers in large groups (e.g. conferences).
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Publications as first author in internationally refereed journals.
- Ability to plan and manage research projects.
- Knowledge of EU and UK research study regulations and frameworks, principles of good clinical practice and GDPR requirements.
- Knowledge of orthopaedic implant design and implant analysis.
- Experience in research project management.
- Ability to understand, make recommendations on, teach and convey research governance issues to different levels.
- Ability to handle commercial and confidential information appropriately.
- Operation of specialised metrology equipment and software.
- Supervision and training of research staff/students in lab.
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Analysis & interpretation of complex clinical and scientific research results.
- Running and supporting research projects on the theme of orthopaedic implant analysis.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
- Ability to work to deadlines with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
IT skills
Essential
- Responsible for database management for research projects.
- Ability to use computer software to generate reports on clinical and scientific data.
- Advanced IT skills required to support a wide range of document preparation will require expertise with a computer keyboard and a good understanding of Microsoft project software.
Responsibility for Research & Development
Essential
- Keep abreast of relevant developments and new techniques, maintaining a detailed awareness of current topics important to this field.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works independently and autonomously.
Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices.
Responsibility for financial & physical resources
Essential
- Responsible for the safe use of research equipment by other lab users.
- Responsible for ordering consumables and supplies relating to research projects.
Emotional Effort
Essential
- May have occasional indirect exposure to distressed patients, young patients, and carers.
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
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).
