Job summary
Are you passionate about embedding clinical research in our services at GSTT and empowering our teams to deliver high quality research for the benefit of our patients and communities?
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic strategically minded clinical research leader ?
If so, then this opportunity may be perfect for you!
Due to changes in the team a fixed term opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic research manager to provide management support in the Transplant, Research and Urology directorate. The post holder will support the R&D lead and research team to deliver on a broad portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research.
The position is part time (37.5 hours per week) and is 6 months fixed-term contract.
Tentative interview date is 14th November 2023
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
- Leading and managing the research performance and business planning in TRU.
- Oversight of research studies and clinical trial activity - including delivery to time and target for both commercial and non commercial studies - the
- Day to day management and support of the directorate research delivery teams, education and development of junior research staff and ensuring adequate support is provided to investigators and their teams.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Research Workforce and R&D Lead to oversee and develop a well-balanced clinical trial and research study portfolio, plan an efficient and managed workforce, ensure achievement of all key performance indicators related to the Trust/NIHR research objectives.
The successful applicant will have experience in clinical research, change management and service delivery. Previous line management and budgetary management experience is essential.
About us
The R&D Department at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTFT) is one of the focal points for innovative research in London through its nationally recognised research portfolio and research infrastructure. We are systems leaders in NHS research with strong strategic partnerships across the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and the Health Research Authority (HRA) and are active members of the organisations such as the Shelford Group, University Hospitals Association (previously AUKUH) and UKRD. Research is a top priority for the Trust which in 2021/22 was the top NHS organisation nationally for the number of NIHR portfolio studies open (417) and was the top recruiting organisation in South London (third nationally) recruiting over 19,000 participants into NIHR portfolio studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
The post holder will provide research management support in Transplant , Renal and Urology and leadership to research delivery team in line with the R&D strategic framework
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
The post holder will provide research management support in Transplant , Renal and Urology and leadership to research delivery team in line with the R&D strategic framework
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of clinical research management, to include experience in the planning, coordination and conducting of clinical research studies or the management of clinical research.
- Significant experience of leading and managing staff
- Experience of managing budgets and resource allocation
- Experience in managing complex data, feedback mechanisms and electronic media
- Evidence of working to key performance targets and delivering benefits
Skills
Essential
- Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change
- A good understanding of the research arena and its changing environment
- Ability to think and plan strategically and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
- Ability to command the respect of, and operate effectively with senior individuals from professional bodies, government, academia, the NHS and Industry
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of clinical research management, to include experience in the planning, coordination and conducting of clinical research studies or the management of clinical research.
- Significant experience of leading and managing staff
- Experience of managing budgets and resource allocation
- Experience in managing complex data, feedback mechanisms and electronic media
- Evidence of working to key performance targets and delivering benefits
Skills
Essential
- Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change
- A good understanding of the research arena and its changing environment
- Ability to think and plan strategically and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
- Ability to command the respect of, and operate effectively with senior individuals from professional bodies, government, academia, the NHS and Industry
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
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).
