Job summary
The post holder will assist the BRC in the coordination of the EXPERTS ALS Programme capacity building initiatives.
The post holder will provide key project coordination for the delivery of the EXPERTS-ALS research programme across the EXPERTS-ALS consortium. The post holder will work closely with the Programme Leads and Collaborators to enable the successful delivery of the programme. The post holder will work closely with all collaborating BRCs to ensure strategic aims centred upon capacity development and training the next wave of future researchers is delivered. The post holder will support the Project Manager to work with investigators, CTRUs, NIHR, and Charity partners to support the smooth delivery of each work package of EXPERTS-ALS.
Reporting to the Operations Manager of the NIHR Sheffield BRC and EXPERTS-ALS Project Manager, the post holder will also be expected to input into annual NIHR reporting, liaise with sites and stakeholders and provide support to improving our impact and capacity building work. The role will include working across Patient and Participant Involvement (PPIE) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies and initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Develop administrative systems for Investigational Medicinal Product Logistics.
Coordinate Patient and Public Involvement
Communication and Networking
Keep up-to-date with the national clinical research environment to remain at the forefront of changes to legislation.
Participate in and facilitate teleconferences and face-to-face meetings as appropriate to discuss trial progress with the Investigators/Collaborators/CTMs/Trial Steering Committees and Data Safety Monitoring Committees.
Present trial information to clinicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, at site visits and collaborator meetings, as required.
Advise centres on trial related matters including data queries, supplies management and essential documentation.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the NIHR BRC, working toward delivery of BRC objectives.
Contribute to the NIHR annual BRC activity report, providing quarterly metric updates to the Executive and Operational groups
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until fixed term until 31/03/2027 due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in Health/ Biomedical Sciences/ Neuroscience related subject or equivalent experience in a clinical research environment.
- Project Management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Current GCP accreditation
- MSc in Health related/ Biomedical Science/ Neuroscience related subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of clinical research in the NHS, Academic or commercial environment.
- Experience of project design, management and evaluation.
- Experience of the submission and approval process for set up of clinical trials.
- Extensive experience managing clinical research performance metrics.
- Experience of co-ordinating multiple projects at any one time.
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
- Experience of working in a fast paced, adaptable environment.
- Experience of process innovation and other service improvement initiatives. Experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Procedures.
- Experience with lab based kits and consumables
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research processes and research methods applicable to health setting
- Knowledge of Department of Health & Social Care/NIHR research strategy
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP, Medicines for Human use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Data Protection, Human Tissue Act, Mental Capacity Act.
- Knowledge of the national research agenda for NIHR Biomedical Research Centres
- Knowledge of patient and public involvement initiatives.
- Knowledge, experience and maintenance of quality assurance systems.
- Ability to maintain timely, highly complex and accurate information sources and databases.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise an unpredictable workload with frequent disruption
- Understanding and commitment to the need for confidentiality.
- Knowledge of research funding sources, especially NIHR.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and to meet set deadlines on own initiative and without close supervision.
- Ability to work independently, without supervision and to self-motivate.
- Ability to produce high quality performance reports for various stakeholders.
- Demonstrable self-awareness, an understanding of impact on others and an ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations.
- Extensive experience of PC applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Manager and Access, using skills at an advanced level of expertise.
- Excellent attention to detail, whilst maintaining the ability to see the bigger picture.
- Proactive in fulfilling needs of researchers.
- Ability to analyse and communicate to the BRC Operational Group and Executive Committee complex data from various sources to enable continuous quality and delivery efficiencies.
- Evidence of report writing and presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in Health/ Biomedical Sciences/ Neuroscience related subject or equivalent experience in a clinical research environment.
- Project Management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Current GCP accreditation
- MSc in Health related/ Biomedical Science/ Neuroscience related subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of clinical research in the NHS, Academic or commercial environment.
- Experience of project design, management and evaluation.
- Experience of the submission and approval process for set up of clinical trials.
- Extensive experience managing clinical research performance metrics.
- Experience of co-ordinating multiple projects at any one time.
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
- Experience of working in a fast paced, adaptable environment.
- Experience of process innovation and other service improvement initiatives. Experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Procedures.
- Experience with lab based kits and consumables
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of research processes and research methods applicable to health setting
- Knowledge of Department of Health & Social Care/NIHR research strategy
- Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP, Medicines for Human use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Data Protection, Human Tissue Act, Mental Capacity Act.
- Knowledge of the national research agenda for NIHR Biomedical Research Centres
- Knowledge of patient and public involvement initiatives.
- Knowledge, experience and maintenance of quality assurance systems.
- Ability to maintain timely, highly complex and accurate information sources and databases.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise an unpredictable workload with frequent disruption
- Understanding and commitment to the need for confidentiality.
- Knowledge of research funding sources, especially NIHR.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and to meet set deadlines on own initiative and without close supervision.
- Ability to work independently, without supervision and to self-motivate.
- Ability to produce high quality performance reports for various stakeholders.
- Demonstrable self-awareness, an understanding of impact on others and an ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations.
- Extensive experience of PC applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Manager and Access, using skills at an advanced level of expertise.
- Excellent attention to detail, whilst maintaining the ability to see the bigger picture.
- Proactive in fulfilling needs of researchers.
- Ability to analyse and communicate to the BRC Operational Group and Executive Committee complex data from various sources to enable continuous quality and delivery efficiencies.
- Evidence of report writing and presentation skills.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
