Research & Development (R&D) Operational Manager
Job Summary: The Research & Development office at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and independent individual to join our team as an R&D Operational Manager. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of R&D governance review and approval within the Trust. They will act as the King's College Hospital Research Governance Lead, ensuring the organisation meets its legal and regulatory obligations in order to create and maintain a high quality compliant research base. A key role is to ensure that research is facilitated and approved efficiently and rapidly in line with NIHR objectives for study set-up. As the Trust looks to increase research activity and offer more opportunities for our patients, this role will play a key role in ensuring robust governance processes are maintained while engaging and assisting researchers to set‑up and deliver studies.
Main Duties
* Provide expert advice to the Trust regarding research governance, relevant local and national research approvals and research requirements.
* Liaise with key staff at KCH to provide expert advice and guidance and training around all aspects of research governance and management of research.
* Develop policies and standard operating procedures around the governance approval systems and national legislation.
* Liaise with the South London Clinical Research Network Team in order to facilitate new CRN initiatives and deliver on high level network objectives.
* Responsible for the accurate submission of Trust research data for the Department of Health benchmarks related to performance in initiating and delivering clinical research.
* Manage the day‑to‑day running of the R&D Department.
About the Trust
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15 000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites and operates under the strategy “Strong Roots, Global Reach”. King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via a Green Plan, aiming for net‑zero carbon by 2040.
Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 8a
Salary: £64 156 to £71 148 a year inclusive of HCAS per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 213-CORP-7653949
Job locations: R&D Office – Coldharbour Works, 245A Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8RR
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* Relevant degree/professional qualification or equivalent experience.
* Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent understanding and extensive experience of research governance and other relevant regulations relating to clinical research.
* In‑depth knowledge of non‑commercial funding and application processes for clinical research.
* In‑depth knowledge of the workings of external organisations and authorities relating to clinical research and clinical trials in the NHS and academia.
* Strong and demonstrable interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with a diverse range of contacts, both internal and external to the organisation.
* Highly effective change management skills.
Desirable
* Knowledge of different funding streams that exist to support NHS‑based research.
* An understanding of commercial research in the NHS and academia.
* Database skills.
Skills & Competencies
* Experience of line management and leading a team.
* Ability to prioritise & organise own workload and that of a team.
* Ability to motivate members of staff at all levels and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
* Ability to work efficiently alone and as a member of a multi‑professional team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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