Job summary
23 month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity
As the successful post holder, you will:
- be responsible for the facilitation of study set up, approvals and ongoing research management for NNUH grant funded projects.
- support the Research Grants Coordinator in the administration of externally funded clinical trials and other investigator-led research taking place in the Trust.
- ensure that sponsor specific feasibility issues are fully considered for grant funded, NNUH sponsored studies and that studies are set up and approved in a timely manner, with access to the appropriate level of resources.
- ensure that post award systems are in place to provide a streamlined continuation of service.
The Research Grants Officer plays a key role in ensuring effective communications within the Trust, including preparation and delivery of regular presentations and reports to Trust, University and Clinical Research Network: Eastern staff, members, stakeholders, and other relevant groups. You will maintain a strong and current working knowledge of developments regarding clinical research management, regulation and governance, and NHS structures and services, to inform and guide the Trust.
Interview: 24th July 2024
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
Your key responsibilities will be:
- To work with the Research Grants Coordinator to ensure a smooth process from post award to study set up and beyond.
- To review study documents to assess that they meet Sponsor and Funder requirements before submission for regulatory approval.
- To advise clinical staff /researchers on costing and pricing relating to research proposals, completion of research funding applications and appropriate use of support services.
- To review research protocols to assess how the specified research activities will present cost implications for the Trust and to work on strategies to ensure full cost recovery for all contract research activity, securing an appropriate contribution to indirect costs, and negotiating appropriate payment terms and invoicing arrangements.
- In conjunction with the Senior Contracting Manager review, negotiate and conclude appropriate agreements and contracts with collaborators, manufactures, laboratories, sites, covering such aspects as intellectual property rights and publishing rights. This will include liaison with the Trust legal services to ensure that contracts meet Trust requirements.
- To check the terms of all awards (non-commercial contracts) to ensure that the Trust is not placed at any financial or legal risk. To discuss terms and conditions with researchers in order that key contractual obligations have been highlighted to the researcher and their department as appropriate.
About us
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To work with the Research Grants Coordinator to ensure a smooth process from post award to study set up and beyond.
- To review study documents to assess that they meet Sponsor and Funder requirements before submission for regulatory approval.
- To advise clinical staff /researchers on costing and pricing relating to research proposals, completion of research funding applications and appropriate use of support services.
- To review research protocols to assess how the specified research activities will present cost implications for the Trust and to work on strategies to ensure full cost recovery for all contract research activity, securing an appropriate contribution to indirect costs, and negotiating appropriate payment terms and invoicing arrangements.
- In conjunction with the Senior Contracting Manager review, negotiate and conclude appropriate agreements and contracts with collaborators, manufactures, laboratories, sites, covering such aspects as intellectual property rights and publishing rights. This will include liaison with the Trust legal services to ensure that contracts meet Trust requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To work with the Research Grants Coordinator to ensure a smooth process from post award to study set up and beyond.
- To review study documents to assess that they meet Sponsor and Funder requirements before submission for regulatory approval.
- To advise clinical staff /researchers on costing and pricing relating to research proposals, completion of research funding applications and appropriate use of support services.
- To review research protocols to assess how the specified research activities will present cost implications for the Trust and to work on strategies to ensure full cost recovery for all contract research activity, securing an appropriate contribution to indirect costs, and negotiating appropriate payment terms and invoicing arrangements.
- In conjunction with the Senior Contracting Manager review, negotiate and conclude appropriate agreements and contracts with collaborators, manufactures, laboratories, sites, covering such aspects as intellectual property rights and publishing rights. This will include liaison with the Trust legal services to ensure that contracts meet Trust requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment or similar. Some experience must have been in a University Hospital or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information both written and orally to a range of audiences at both local and regional levels
- Ability to build excellent working relationships and gain the respect and confidence of others.
- Evidence of good problem-solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment or similar. Some experience must have been in a University Hospital or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information both written and orally to a range of audiences at both local and regional levels
- Ability to build excellent working relationships and gain the respect and confidence of others.
- Evidence of good problem-solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
