Research Team Leader - Benign Haematology

Job summary

Are you an experienced research nurse or practitioner looking for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated professional to lead the Benign Haematology research delivery team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This role is ideal for an experienced research specialist ready to take on greater responsibility in a supportive environment. You will work with senior staff to lead a team delivering a portfolio of studies across benign haematology disorders.

As Team Leader, you will provide strong leadership and day-to-day management, ensuring high-quality research delivery. A solid understanding of research processes and patient pathways is essential to support portfolio growth. You will be visible and proactive, leading by example and engaging clinicians and sub-specialties to expand research activity.

Excellent communication skills are vital to build and maintain relationships across the Trust, Imperial College, sponsors, and external organisations. The role includes patient-facing work and regular presence in outpatient clinics.

You will act as a research advocate within the Trust, promoting best practice and supporting education on research processes and guidelines. Strong interpersonal skills, a thorough understanding of scientific protocols, and the ability to prioritise workload for yourself and your team are essential.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will have operational oversight of one or more speciality research teams, including line management of clinical/non-clinical staff and ensuring effective use of infrastructure and resources.
• 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. The post holder is a recognised expert in one or more specialities and in the field of clinical research, providing advice, care and support to patients entering clinical trials.
• The successful candidate will take responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of the clinical research portfolio that reflects the patient population, the work and interests of the local clinical teams. You will provide expert support to colleagues and staff through the research study process, to include grant applications, feasibility, study delivery and close out. You 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 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. Please talk to us at interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

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

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