Job summary
The Research Manager is responsible for providing direction and inspirational leadership, working in partnership with the multi-professional team across numerous specialties within UGGS, R&I, NIHR CRN, the wider NIHR Infrastructure Research Team and external partners, to enhance standards, keeping abreast of local, national and international studies and their relationship with trials being performed within the department. This involves planning and managing the resources required to deliver the local portfolio of studies within the specialties.
The research manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a balanced portfolio of commercial and non-commercial NIHR CRN as well as academic and non-portfolio research studies at UHL. This will include ensuring national research objectives are met through the appropriate development, implementation, and quality assurance of all research protocols and delivery programmes within the specialties.
The research manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with European and national regulations, with active performance management to ensure performance targets and strategic objectives are met or exceeded.
As a clinical research expert, the research manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the UGGS research delivery team. This includes developing, reviewing, and checking compliance against research standard operating procedures.
Main duties of the job
Managing the commercial delivery of the clinical research portfolio within the UGGS research team, working closely with individual Principal Investigators to ensure successful delivery to time and target.
Responsible for determination of the feasibility of multi-specialty adult research trials, demonstrating a significant level of judgement to gauge the level of risk associated with individual projects.
Providing professional accountability for the planning, management, adjustment and delivery of a high number and broad range of complex research projects, involving multiple agencies and specialities, individuals and activities, to tight deadlines and operating under strict operational
Providing strong and visible leadership to research staff and others by acting as a role model.
Coordinating and managing the operational activity and successful progress of clinical trials across UGGS.
Improving research performance outputs, which will require analysis of high complex information to work towards outputs to improve:
Efficient set up of studies, including research associated with the industry portfolio
Maintaining complete awareness of the requirements for the local clinical research portfolio, its investigators and support network, as well as their access to local administration, coordination and
As a clinical research expert, to develop, deploy, review and assure policy and procedures and compliance within the UGGS team.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Managing the commercial delivery of the clinical research portfolio within the UGGS research team, working closely with individual Principal Investigators to ensure successful delivery to time and target. This will involve working closely with the R&I finance to have oversight of the financial management of multiple funding streams including the commercial management of all aspects of income generation related to commercially funded
- Responsible for determination of the feasibility of multi-specialty adult research trials, demonstrating a significant level of judgement to gauge the level of risk associated with individual projects.
- Researching, developing, implementing and assuring business and strategic plans for commercial research to ensure the long-term sustainability and generate income.
- Providing professional accountability for the planning, management, adjustment and delivery of a high number and broad range of complex research projects, involving multiple agencies and specialities, individuals and activities, to tight deadlines and operating under strict operational
- Providing strong and visible leadership to research staff and others by acting as a role model for
- Increasing uptake of the research portfolio across several specialities and Principal Investigators, with particular focus on industry sponsored commercial trials, through maintenance of good working relationships with Industry and academic
- Coordinating and managing the operational activity and successful progress of clinical trials across UGGS.
- Improving research performance outputs, which will require analysis of high complex information to work towards outputs to improve:
- Number of studies recruiting to time and target for trials within the specialities
- Efficient set up of studies, including research associated with the industry portfolio
- Identification of areas of potential interest to industrial partners and setting in place structures to facilitate efficient recruitment to commercial
- Maintaining complete awareness of the requirements for the local clinical research portfolio, its investigators and support network, as well as their access to local administration, coordination and
- As a clinical research expert, to develop, deploy, review and assure policy and procedures and compliance within the UGGS team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Managing the commercial delivery of the clinical research portfolio within the UGGS research team, working closely with individual Principal Investigators to ensure successful delivery to time and target. This will involve working closely with the R&I finance to have oversight of the financial management of multiple funding streams including the commercial management of all aspects of income generation related to commercially funded
- Responsible for determination of the feasibility of multi-specialty adult research trials, demonstrating a significant level of judgement to gauge the level of risk associated with individual projects.
- Researching, developing, implementing and assuring business and strategic plans for commercial research to ensure the long-term sustainability and generate income.
- Providing professional accountability for the planning, management, adjustment and delivery of a high number and broad range of complex research projects, involving multiple agencies and specialities, individuals and activities, to tight deadlines and operating under strict operational
- Providing strong and visible leadership to research staff and others by acting as a role model for
- Increasing uptake of the research portfolio across several specialities and Principal Investigators, with particular focus on industry sponsored commercial trials, through maintenance of good working relationships with Industry and academic
- Coordinating and managing the operational activity and successful progress of clinical trials across UGGS.
- Improving research performance outputs, which will require analysis of high complex information to work towards outputs to improve:
- Number of studies recruiting to time and target for trials within the specialities
- Efficient set up of studies, including research associated with the industry portfolio
- Identification of areas of potential interest to industrial partners and setting in place structures to facilitate efficient recruitment to commercial
- Maintaining complete awareness of the requirements for the local clinical research portfolio, its investigators and support network, as well as their access to local administration, coordination and
- As a clinical research expert, to develop, deploy, review and assure policy and procedures and compliance within the UGGS team.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Adult Registered Healthcare Professional
- Degree or significant relevant experience
- Post registration qualification or working toward/equivalent experience
- Leadership training
Desirable
- Higher degree in relevant subject
- Independent Nurse prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at band 7 or equivalent. Minimum 2 years in nursing research
- Experience liaising with commercial partners in commercial research field and completing commercial costings
- Extensive experience of setting up and leading on commercial and non-commercial research projects.
- Experience of teaching staff, patients and nursing/medical students.
- Experience of conflict management & resolution management
- Line management experience of others including defining targets and measuring outputs
- In depth knowledge of GDPR, ICH GCP and Research Governance Guidelines.
- Evidence of ability to contribute to grant funding applications and stratifying expressions of interests from commercial partners and research directors
Desirable
- Budget management experience.
- Active membership of national and international forums
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to provide in dept support to junior staff and medical staff colleagues
- Excellent communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Highly developed leadership skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence others.
- Computer skills with expertise in databases
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Assess Risk and act accordingly in the clinical setting
- Negotiations / influencing skills
- Ability to interpret complex data or reports relevant to role i.e. clinical data
- Report writing and presentation skills
- High level planning & prioritising & delegation skills
- Work to multiple deadlines and ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Adult Registered Healthcare Professional
- Degree or significant relevant experience
- Post registration qualification or working toward/equivalent experience
- Leadership training
Desirable
- Higher degree in relevant subject
- Independent Nurse prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at band 7 or equivalent. Minimum 2 years in nursing research
- Experience liaising with commercial partners in commercial research field and completing commercial costings
- Extensive experience of setting up and leading on commercial and non-commercial research projects.
- Experience of teaching staff, patients and nursing/medical students.
- Experience of conflict management & resolution management
- Line management experience of others including defining targets and measuring outputs
- In depth knowledge of GDPR, ICH GCP and Research Governance Guidelines.
- Evidence of ability to contribute to grant funding applications and stratifying expressions of interests from commercial partners and research directors
Desirable
- Budget management experience.
- Active membership of national and international forums
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to provide in dept support to junior staff and medical staff colleagues
- Excellent communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Highly developed leadership skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence others.
- Computer skills with expertise in databases
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Assess Risk and act accordingly in the clinical setting
- Negotiations / influencing skills
- Ability to interpret complex data or reports relevant to role i.e. clinical data
- Report writing and presentation skills
- High level planning & prioritising & delegation skills
- Work to multiple deadlines and ability to work under pressure
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).
