Job summary
Internal Only
We are looking to appoint an experienced, efficient and enthusiastic individual to manage the operational delivery of Clinical Trials Unit activities at Papworth Trials Unit Collaboration. They will also assist in the implementation of the Trusts Research Strategy, in partnership with the Senior R&D Manager and the Clinical Director of the Trials Unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all research undertaken by the CTU is financially viable and ensuring all areas of the Trust are recompensed for research work undertaken and provide project management support for a portfolio of trials and clinical studies being undertaken by PTUC.
The post holder will be required to assist the Senior R&D Manager in the development and implementation of systems for resource and financial planning, trial administration, document management, data management and quality control and assurance. The post will include line management responsibilities for the band 7 senior trials unit team.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of on-going personal / professional development
- Qualification to Degree / Masters level
- Previous experience in a Clinical Trials Unit
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in the line management of staff -- proven management and leadership skills, including dealing with conduct and capability issues
- Knowledge of current initiatives and directives within the NHS
- Proven record of change management
- Experience in budget management
- Innovative, able to problem solve and make decisions
- Understanding of clinical trial processes and legal requirements including familiarity with issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS R&D systems, processes and legislation, including the HTA
- Knowledge of GCP and Regulatory Frameworks together with the ability to disseminate the knowledge and information
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels
- Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines
- Skills in preparing and delivering reports
- Flexible approach to working, including ability to problem solve and provide advise, guidance and support to others
- Highly motivated with the ability to influence and inspire others
- Proven team leadership and team leading skills
- Ability to work autonomously: able to plan, prioritise + co-ordinate work under pressure:
- Project management of multiple complex studies & teams
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a Multidisciplinary team across a broad range of clinical specialties
- Excellent interpersonal skills/communication skills
- Highly motivated and effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff
Desirable
- Experience in audit
- Experience in presenting at conferences, workshops & other forums: oral and written and ability to adapt to different audiences
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of on-going personal / professional development
- Qualification to Degree / Masters level
- Previous experience in a Clinical Trials Unit
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in the line management of staff -- proven management and leadership skills, including dealing with conduct and capability issues
- Knowledge of current initiatives and directives within the NHS
- Proven record of change management
- Experience in budget management
- Innovative, able to problem solve and make decisions
- Understanding of clinical trial processes and legal requirements including familiarity with issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS R&D systems, processes and legislation, including the HTA
- Knowledge of GCP and Regulatory Frameworks together with the ability to disseminate the knowledge and information
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels
- Organisation and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines
- Skills in preparing and delivering reports
- Flexible approach to working, including ability to problem solve and provide advise, guidance and support to others
- Highly motivated with the ability to influence and inspire others
- Proven team leadership and team leading skills
- Ability to work autonomously: able to plan, prioritise + co-ordinate work under pressure:
- Project management of multiple complex studies & teams
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a Multidisciplinary team across a broad range of clinical specialties
- Excellent interpersonal skills/communication skills
- Highly motivated and effective communicator with proven ability to influence all levels of staff
Desirable
- Experience in audit
- Experience in presenting at conferences, workshops & other forums: oral and written and ability to adapt to different audiences
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
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.
