Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to combine senior leadership in cancer clinical research with a public-facing role for Cancer Research UK, promoting the work of the charity through your role at the University of Southampton. You will provide strategic clinical leadership across a portfolio of early and late phase trials, including experimental medicine studies, supporting high-quality, inclusive research delivery and improving patient access to clinical trials.
Responsibilities
* Act as an expert resource to research nursing and trial delivery teams, offering mentorship and guidance to ensure studies are delivered to the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice, ethics and regulatory compliance.
* Maintain oversight of workforce capability, service pressures and portfolio needs, supporting prioritisation, recruitment and study delivery.
* Be a visible ambassador for Cancer Research UK, promoting research engagement and meaningful patient and public involvement, including working with communications teams to reach wider audiences.
* Collaborate across the CRUK network, NIHR infrastructure, NHS cancer centres and academic partners to optimise research pathways, reduce inequalities in access to trials and support the development and delivery of a strong research portfolio.
Qualifications and experience
* Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, who thrives on working independently and collaboratively.
* Significant experience in oncology and/or clinical research, with a proven record of team leadership in healthcare.
* A degree level (or equivalent) nursing qualification.
* Experience of financial management is desirable.
Role details
* The role is primarily weekday-based with some flexibility required; occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary.
* This post is full time, fixed term until 31 March 2029, with part-time applications considered.
* The University of Southampton offers 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays with an additional 6 extra statutory leave days over Easter & Christmas (all pro-rata for part time staff).
* An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
* The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
* We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Benefits and recruitment information
For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see the working with us website pages.
How to apply
Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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