Job summary
The Research and Development department within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting an R&D Contracts Associate, on a fixed term contract maternity cover.
This dynamic, lively and diverse department has the breadth of knowledge and skills to ensure that this high level of research activity and associated research processes are managed smoothly and efficiently.
This is an excellent entry-level in the Research and Development presents a training opportunity to move into R&D contracts management and Research Governance and play a key role in the effective delivery of non-commercial contract activity within the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust non-commercial R&D teams. Candidates with knowledge of clinical research and/or contracts negotiation and UK law are encouraged to apply, along with experienced administrators e.g. data managers, research assistance, governance officers, clinical research practitioners, research nurses as well as contracts or procurement staff.
Working in a large R&D Governance Team, this is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain the experience to progress in contracts management and into a research governance career.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they are experienced administrators with excellent communication and organisation skills, who enjoys supporting others in their research. While experience in clinical research governance, research contracts or clinical trials would be advantageous, full training will also be provided but an enthusiasm and interest in clinical research is a must. The selected candidates must work well within a team, follow standard operational procedures, whilst being able to work autonomously and manage their time productively. It is necessary for the candidates to communicate clearly and professionally with a range of staff.
About us
The R&D Department at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is one of the focal points for innovative research in London through its nationally recognised research portfolio and research infrastructure. The broad ranging research portfolio includes our academic partner King's College London, numerous NIHR Programme and Project Grants, as well as a Research Scheme for academic consultants. In addition the Trust is a stakeholder in the accredited Academic Health Sciences Centre, King's Health Partners, and also the KHP Clinical Trials Office. The R&D Department also supports the Phase 1 accredited Clinical Research Facilities. As well as hosting the South London Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN), the Trust is a major player in the South London network both in relation to the national research study portfolio and accruals into studies.
Full-time R&D staff are required to work in the office three days a week (part-time staff's attendance is pro-rata). Other flexible working and part-time applicants will be considered such as compressed hours, term-time only, job-shares. However, all R&D Governance staff are required to work some of the time in the office and be available to visit our hospitals to collaborate with colleagues and support our researchers and research delivery teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will join the other Contracts Associate, Contracts Administrator, Senior Contracts Associate and R&D Contracts Manager. they will be trained by a friendly team to review research site agreements (MnCAs); to draft and executing material transfer and simple data sharing agreements and contract amendments for the non-commercial research team, along with other contracts administration. Full-training will be given.
Additionally the post holder will be responsible for ensuring all contract data and documents are recorded on the R&D database (EDGE) to enable the R&D Department to produce effective and accurate reports for government inspections.
Secondments will be considered but applicants must demonstrate that their current managers supports their application if selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will join the other Contracts Associate, Contracts Administrator, Senior Contracts Associate and R&D Contracts Manager. they will be trained by a friendly team to review research site agreements (MnCAs); to draft and executing material transfer and simple data sharing agreements and contract amendments for the non-commercial research team, along with other contracts administration. Full-training will be given.
Additionally the post holder will be responsible for ensuring all contract data and documents are recorded on the R&D database (EDGE) to enable the R&D Department to produce effective and accurate reports for government inspections.
Secondments will be considered but applicants must demonstrate that their current managers supports their application if selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for clinical trials and GCP
- Negotiation skills including the ability to persuade people to their point of view without causing resentment or damaging working relationships
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with research contracts and agreements, in particular, the review, drafting and amendment of such agreements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with researchers, consultants and staff from different disciplines and administrators at all levels
- Ability to communicate legal and other technical information in an easily understood manner
- Ability to analyse and interpret research project information and ability to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex research management issues
- Excellent analytical approach to problem solving and careful attention to detail
- Demonstrable proof-reading skills.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for clinical trials and GCP
- Negotiation skills including the ability to persuade people to their point of view without causing resentment or damaging working relationships
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with research contracts and agreements, in particular, the review, drafting and amendment of such agreements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with researchers, consultants and staff from different disciplines and administrators at all levels
- Ability to communicate legal and other technical information in an easily understood manner
- Ability to analyse and interpret research project information and ability to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex research management issues
- Excellent analytical approach to problem solving and careful attention to detail
- Demonstrable proof-reading 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).
