Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust as a Research Project Manager for the ColoCap Trial.
You will join a national study team being established across the UK and will play a key role managing the study at NHS sites in England. This is an opportunity to get involved at the outset, inputting into the study set up and approval stages and subsequently delivering this ground-breaking trial over the next 3 years.
The post holder will additionally be responsible for the day-to-day management of other research projects, studies and trials at the Trust as required. The Project Manager must be able to provide initial advice, guidance, and support for researchers so candidates must already be familiar with the regulatory environment surrounding research in the NHS.
The post may therefore be varied, with opportunities for oversight of several concurrent research studies across a potentially clinically diverse field. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous trial/study management or coordination experience, who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of research being able to prioritise competing workloads.
The right candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, a strong communicator, proactive and be able to work independently within a team environment.
Line management of other members of the team is required and national travel to support research sites may be necessary.'
Main duties of the job
Please note: interviews will be held on 19th August 2024
This post is fixed term till 30/09/2027.
If you wish to apply for this position as a secondment, please seek permission from your current line manager first.
- To provide proactive research advice and support to Investigators and research teams.
- To develop, set up, manage and deliver research projects and activities.
- To provide support for researchers with all aspects of sponsorship and governance applications and ongoing responsibilities in this regard (such as making amendments, reporting adverse events, identifying and documenting breaches)
- In association with research teams, to actively manage project specific activities, ensuring milestones and recruitment targets are met, delivering projects on time and within budget.
- To co-ordinate various management, steering group and project-specific team meetings to ensure appropriate progress against objectives is maintained.
- To act as a conduit for the project across the other relevant support departments including, but not limited to, sponsor, finance, funder, pharmacy, laboratory and clinical teams.
- To maintain research databases such as EDGE/CPMS records and assist with the development of research reports.
- To work collaboratively with wider R&D Teams, providing support to projects where required.
- To assist with securing additional funding and investments through different grant schemes, for the service to become self-sustainable.
- To work with and manage staff involved in the provision of expert administration in support of research projects.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have
made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have
made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and/or experience of working in clinical research.
- Recognised GCP (Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials) training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of successfully managing research projects.
- An understanding of Research methodology
- Advanced knowledge and expertise regarding the laws, guidelines and frameworks which govern the set up and conduct of clinical research within the UK (includes, but not limited to: Statutory Instruments; GCP; UK Policy Framework; EU Directive)
- Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures.
- Experience of using research application systems such as IRAS.
- Experience in conducting monitoring of research projects and ensuring good study conduct.
- Experience of establishing, monitoring, and using databases in research projects.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and/or other staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development with various deadlines
- Ability to prepare accessible reports and information for a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including giving presentations and training courses.
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing demands.
- Ability to manage a delegated budget.
- Ability to work independently, to problem solve and be self motivated
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and/or experience of working in clinical research.
- Recognised GCP (Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials) training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of successfully managing research projects.
- An understanding of Research methodology
- Advanced knowledge and expertise regarding the laws, guidelines and frameworks which govern the set up and conduct of clinical research within the UK (includes, but not limited to: Statutory Instruments; GCP; UK Policy Framework; EU Directive)
- Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures.
- Experience of using research application systems such as IRAS.
- Experience in conducting monitoring of research projects and ensuring good study conduct.
- Experience of establishing, monitoring, and using databases in research projects.
Desirable
- Relevant experience of managing and supervising research and/or other staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development with various deadlines
- Ability to prepare accessible reports and information for a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including giving presentations and training courses.
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing demands.
- Ability to manage a delegated budget.
- Ability to work independently, to problem solve and be self motivated
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and liaise with a variety of other personnel.
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.
