Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Research & Development Manager within the Windsor Research Unit.
The R&D Manager will have oversight and responsibility for the management of the Trust's Research & Development (R&D) operational functions, including governance, study set up, performance and delivery of clinical research, contracts and intellectual property. The post holder will maintain oversight of NIHR infrastructure and hosted within the Trust and will work closely with partners associated with these funding streams. The post holder will have the responsibility for operational research delivery, ensuring light systems and processes are in place for R&D.
The post holder will support the Trust Director and Associated Director of R&D in ensuring that CPFT promotes itself as a centre of excellence in the delivery of mental health and community physical health research and for the supporting of the Trust R&D strategy.
Main duties of the job
- To manage the delivery of R&D priorities as agreed within the R&D strategy
- To manage the operational development and delivery of research within CPFT
- To manage the overall responsibility for the day to day running of R&D
- To provide management and oversight of the clinical research governance and structures and processes within CPFT
- To take operational accountability for the set-up, management and delivery of clinical research hosted and sponsored by CPFT
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To ensure CPFT meets national, regional and local performance metrics and other key performance indicators for clinical research
- To establish performance to support CPFT research activity and ensure appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are in place
- To engage with Trust Directorates, supporting research development and delivery in support of the Trust's R&D strategy
- To deputise for the R&D Associate Director as required
- To provide line management to the R&D professional services staff within the R&D infrastructure
- To develop and manage governance and assurance arrangements that will support the safe delivery of research in the Trust
- To work with Trust finance colleagues in actively managing the R&D budget
- To support the Director and Associate Director in compiling and submitting internal and external annual plans, reports and financial returns
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To ensure CPFT meets national, regional and local performance metrics and other key performance indicators for clinical research
- To establish performance to support CPFT research activity and ensure appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are in place
- To engage with Trust Directorates, supporting research development and delivery in support of the Trust's R&D strategy
- To deputise for the R&D Associate Director as required
- To provide line management to the R&D professional services staff within the R&D infrastructure
- To develop and manage governance and assurance arrangements that will support the safe delivery of research in the Trust
- To work with Trust finance colleagues in actively managing the R&D budget
- To support the Director and Associate Director in compiling and submitting internal and external annual plans, reports and financial returns
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level
- Management qualification or experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate degree, or equivalent management experience
- GCP Trained
- Registered Healthcare Professional Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Management level experience, preferably in clinical research
- Experience of practical research, including experience in the planning, co-ordination and conduct of research studies
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of managing clinical research in an NHS Trust, University, pharmaceutical company, or other organisation
- Experience in leading on and initiating MHRA, FDA research audits and developing action plans to improve services
- Experience of dissemination of research across a range of audiences in several formats
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed operational management skills
- Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
- Detailed knowledge of Research Quality & Safety methodologies
Desirable
- Knowledge of current government policy and relevant legislation
- Knowledge of current Data Protection legislation
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level
- Management qualification or experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate degree, or equivalent management experience
- GCP Trained
- Registered Healthcare Professional Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Management level experience, preferably in clinical research
- Experience of practical research, including experience in the planning, co-ordination and conduct of research studies
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of managing clinical research in an NHS Trust, University, pharmaceutical company, or other organisation
- Experience in leading on and initiating MHRA, FDA research audits and developing action plans to improve services
- Experience of dissemination of research across a range of audiences in several formats
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed operational management skills
- Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
- Detailed knowledge of Research Quality & Safety methodologies
Desirable
- Knowledge of current government policy and relevant legislation
- Knowledge of current Data Protection legislation
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).
