Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Research Manager Gastroenterology

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Job summary

The Gastroenterology and Clinical Trials Facility (CTF) aims to deliver translational research within IBD conditions in joint ventures with NIHR, industry and clinicians. We are extremely well placed to conduct clinical trials at a local, national and international level, owing to well defined patient populations and internationally known Gastroenterologists specialising in inflammatory bowel disease [IBD].

The overall purpose of this role is to:

To work alongside the Clinical Research Operations Manager to ensure consistent managerial, professional, clinical and advisory support to Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs), Research Practitioners(RPs) and the Trials administrative Team.
Developing and signposting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and the development of leadership skills for the workforce.
Lead and participate in development work groups to support and maximise research activity.
Directly line manage an identified group of CRNs and RPs to ensure the safety of research subjects in accordance with local policy, clinical and professional guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Staffing responsibilities

The post-holder has day to day management responsibility for the CRNs, RPs and administrative team in an expanding number of small teams in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.

Financial responsibilities

The post holder will work with the Operations manager to manage the annual NIHR LCRN funding bid for those funded through the LCRN. They will also meet regularly with OUH R&D to manage the teams commercial income which funds staffing and provides educational funding for the team.

Managerial

To develop, lead and co-ordinate the workforce, to ensure effective and smooth running of research studies.

Monthly meetings with the LCRN Research Delivery Manager to discuss planning and recruitment to the NIHR Portfolio.

Chair the monthly steering group meeting with lead Investigators and researchers to discuss, review and analyse on-going and planned clinical trials.

Write, Review and update the SOPs developed for the safe day to day running of the Clinical Trials Facility.

Deputise for the Clinical Research Operations Manager as required in their absence, to maintain effective operational management of the research workforce and activity.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the identified research teams including recruitment, induction, personal development planning and appraisal, performance management and disciplinary issues.

Education

Identify the training and education needs of the team and support staff in their professional development.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

The Gastroenterology research team sits within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinical Trials Facility and run a portfolio of clinical drug trials for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, together with Gastroenterologists, Industry and the NIHR Local Clinical Research Network.

The research portfolio encompasses both commercial and academic studies, single and multi-site studies and participation in international multi-centre studies.

Date posted

02 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SW2-5663743-B7-PUB

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work alongside the Clinical Research Operations Manager to ensure consistent managerial, professional, clinical and advisory support to Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs), Research Practitioners(RPs) and the Trials administrative Team.
Developing and signposting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and the development of leadership skills for the workforce.
Lead and participate in development work groups to support and maximise research activity.
Directly line manage an identified group of CRNs and RPs to ensure the safety of research subjects in accordance with local policy, clinical and professional guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work alongside the Clinical Research Operations Manager to ensure consistent managerial, professional, clinical and advisory support to Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs), Research Practitioners(RPs) and the Trials administrative Team.
Developing and signposting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and the development of leadership skills for the workforce.
Lead and participate in development work groups to support and maximise research activity.
Directly line manage an identified group of CRNs and RPs to ensure the safety of research subjects in accordance with local policy, clinical and professional guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines.

Person Specification

Essential

oExperience in Clinical Research
oEducated to diploma/degree level or evidence of comparable knowledge

Desirable

oExperience of people management
oExperience of trail set up including contracts and costings

Person Specification

Essential

oExperience in Clinical Research
oEducated to diploma/degree level or evidence of comparable knowledge

Desirable

oExperience of people management
oExperience of trail set up including contracts and costings

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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