Job summary
The successful candidates should have experience of working in health services in the NHS and good knowledge of research. They should have the ability to work flexibly and independently and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. In addition, previous experience insocialcareor public health would be preferred.
If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now to join our agile Direct delivery team. We are the research arm of the NHS and are currently involved in extending research opportunities beyond the NHS to non NHS settings.
Please see person specification for more details.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR Clinical Research Network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of research in the NHS, Local Authorities and Primary and Social Care.
The post holder is a recognised expert in one or more specialities with an understanding of the research environment. He/she will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the stakeholder organisations and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in research trials. The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the research trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice.
The post holder will work across multiple service provider organisations to promote the NIHR service offerings.
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 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.
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 equivalent or first degree in life sciences
Desirable
- Masters/post graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within research environment.
- Experience in managing complex information
- Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
- Experience of working within NHS, Local Authority or Social Care environment and with service users
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS based environment with service user contact
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- In-depth knowledge of research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
- Flexible attitude to work
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Health professional registration or equivalent or first degree in life sciences
Desirable
- Masters/post graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within research environment.
- Experience in managing complex information
- Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
- Experience of working within NHS, Local Authority or Social Care environment and with service users
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS based environment with service user contact
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- In-depth knowledge of research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
- Flexible attitude to work
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
