Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Research Team Leader

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished, dynamic and self-motivated research nurse or practitioner to lead the oncology research delivery team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The role offers a valuable opportunity to an experienced research professional who is keen to take on additional responsibilities in a supportive environment. You will work alongside other senior staff to lead a team of research delivery professionals to manage a range of research studies within several specialties - primarily within oncology.

The Team Leader should provide outstanding leadership and day to day management of their clinical research team in the delivery of high quality research. They will lead and support a team of research nurses, practitioners, assistant research practitioners, data and admin staff employed on a range of funding streams (NIHR, academic, BRC, commercial and charity). The role will include patient interactions (e.g. taking informed consent, collecting samples from patients etc) and may involve working in COVID risk managed areas. The role will primarily be based at Hammersmith Hospital with some cross site working expected (Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals).

The team leader role requires a sound knowledge of research and patient pathways to support the team in growing and delivering the portfolio. The successful candidate will be high profile and visible, leading by example.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder supports the aims of the Trust to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS. They will have expert knowleadge in one or more specialities in the field of clinical research, providing advice, care and support to patients entering clinical trials.
  • The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
  • The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of the clinical research that reflects the patient population, the work and interests of the local clinical teams. They will provide support to colleagues and staff through the research study process; feasibility, through clinical pathways, to study delivery. They will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and act as a professional role model, providing clinical care and teaching to staff researchers, research participants and patients.
  • Under the overall direction of the Divisional Director of Research and the Lead Research Nurse/Divisional Research Manager, you will be responsible for the development and management of a large portfolio of studies, requiring you to develop strong and effective working relationships across speciality areas, divisions and organisations.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1050

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences
  • Masters Degree or equivalent experience
  • Teaching qualification of equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Project Management qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical and research experience at Band 6 or equivalentclinical experience within research
  • Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
  • Proven clinical research experience & knowledge in Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
  • Understanding of study set up and local approvals processes
  • Experience and understanding of change management and facilitation of these processes

Desirable

  • Understanding of grant application process

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of Leadership skills
  • Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner
  • Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences
  • Masters Degree or equivalent experience
  • Teaching qualification of equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Project Management qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical and research experience at Band 6 or equivalentclinical experience within research
  • Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
  • Proven clinical research experience & knowledge in Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
  • Understanding of study set up and local approvals processes
  • Experience and understanding of change management and facilitation of these processes

Desirable

  • Understanding of grant application process

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of Leadership skills
  • Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner
  • Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology
  • Excellent communication 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Operations Manager

Sarah Stimpson

Sarah.Stimpson@Nhs.Net

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1050

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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