Job overview
Job role will be dependent on the individual projects assigned but in general will cover the following:
To provide proactive research support to Investigators and teams seeking to set up and manage ACU research studies
Study management responsibilities for ACU studies.
To provide support to research teams in relation to research governance responsibilities.
Analysis, interpretation and comparison of large amounts of complex research information provided both from local and national sources, providing summaries and highlighting trends/issues as required
In association with the research teams, actively manage project specific activities, ensuring identified milestones and recruitment targets are met.
Prepare detailed study timelines for specific projects, monitoring study progress on a continuous basis, with a clear understanding of any impact on the critical path.
Identify mechanisms for the early identification of potential issues in meeting milestones and development of potential solutions, including revisions to financial flows, along with the investigator and other teams.
Co-ordination of various management, steering group and project-specific team meetings to ensure appropriate progress against objectives and milestones is maintained.
Ability to write proposals, project plans, funding applications in support of the ACU service.
Candidates must have permission to work in the UK for the duration of the position, we are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
Regularly produce documents and reports pertaining to ACU activity the post holder will be required to use Word, Outlook and Excel on a daily basis, as well as other specific research packages.
Maintain own information (both electronic and paper-based) monitoring reports, recruitment reports, etc. utilising study databases, contributing to research information portals.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the ACU communications and website.
Ensure that participants for clinical trials/research studies have been enrolled in accordance with the eligibility criteria stipulated in trial protocol in liaison with site research teams.
Ensure all clinical trials/research studies are conducted in accordance with the laws, guidelines and frameworks which govern the set up and conduct of clinical research within the UK.
Liaises with the Patient, Carer and Public Involvement Coordinator as required.
Provision of advice to CIs on relevant Trust financial governance arrangements relating to Trust expenditure (for example: procurement of goods and services)
This post will report to the ACU Leadership Team at James Cook University Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Excellent information technology skills with advanced keyboard skills including Microsoft Office applications and database management.
2. A thorough understanding of health research issues, particularly within the NHS
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations.
4. Ability to work independently and accurately.
5. Excellent time management and organisational skills including an ability to work to deadlines.
6. A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
7. An analytical approach with the ability to analyse, interpret and compare data.
8. Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes.
Desirable criteria
9. Knowledge and expertise in setting up clinical trials/research studies.
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Experience of project planning and management
11. Experience of working in or with NHS research delivery teams
12. Experience of drafting reports/documents
13. Experience in clinical trials
Desirable criteria
14. Previous experience within cardiology or cardiac surgery.
15. Experience of project management with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Essential criteria
16. Educated to degree level (or equivalent level 6 equivalent) or equivalent professional experience
17. GCP training
18. Evidence of continuous personal and professional development within current role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.