The post holder will take responsibility for the operational management of the R&I Central Office (RICO) and CTU Office (CTUO). This includes, but is not limited to, the set-up and ongoing management of research projects, both commercial and non-commercial, development of new projects, audit and monitoring, governance and regulatory oversight, sponsorship, risk management, quality assurance, and inspection readiness.
The post holder will proactively review, update, and develop processes and procedures to continually improve the service and support the R&I/CTU Manager in achieving the department's strategic aims and objectives.
The post holder will deputise for the R&I/CTU Manager.
Leadership and Management
* Lead on research governance
* Provide a supportive and caring environment
* Operational management of research setup and ongoing management
* Training, development, and leadership
* Monitoring, audit, and risk assessment
* Stakeholder engagement and communication
* Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
* Deputising for R&I/CTU Manager
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we serve every day.
Please note: If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Caroline Cowley
* Job title: R&I/CTU Manager
* Email: caroline.cowley@nhs.net
* Telephone: 07971 868939
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