East London NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Lead

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Job summary

Exciting Opportunity: Research Lead at East London Forensic Service (ELFS)

Join Our Pioneering Team at ELFS - A Hub of Innovation and Excellence in Forensic Research!

Are you passionate about driving the future of forensic research? East London Forensic Service (ELFS), part of the esteemed East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), is seeking a dynamic and visionary Research Lead to spearhead our research division. This is not just a job - it's a chance to be at the forefront of forensic science, influencing care quality and shaping the future of forensic services.

What We Offer:

A Platform for Impact: Your work will directly influence the quality of forensic care and shape the sector's future.
Collaborative Environment: Join a network of esteemed professionals and foster partnerships with leading academic institutions.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for honorary contracts with academic institutions, with full support from the Trust.
Leadership Role: Lead your own research program, aligned with ELFS's aims, and be a mentor and resource for our diverse team.

Who You Are:

A visionary with a passion for forensic research.
Experienced in working with senior managers and multidisciplinary teams.
Adept in fostering collaborative relationships in a clinical or academic setting.
Motivated to drive research strategy and integrate findings into clinical practice.
Skilled in resource management and demonstrating value for money in research investments.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Innovate: Steer cutting-edge research within ELFS. Your expertise will be pivotal in promoting ELFS as a research-active organization and guiding our research strategy.
Collaborate and Influence: Work closely with senior managers, professional leads, and academic partners to integrate research into clinical practice, ensuring ELFT offers top-tier care.
Drive Growth: Drive the expansion of ELFS's research portfolio, aligning with the Trust's strategies and clinical needs. You'll be the linchpin in forging and expanding relationships with academic and commercial entities.
Mentor and Inspire: Oversee and nurture our junior medical staff and multidisciplinary team members. Your guidance will be instrumental in their growth as sub-researchers.
Lead by Example: Serve as the Principal Investigator on key studies, showcasing your expertise and setting a high standard for research excellence.
Resource Management: As the budget holder for the Research Unit, your strategic acumen in resource allocation will ensure optimal investment in research projects.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,718 to £76,271 a year Per annum pro rata inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-FOR6042781-A

Job locations

John Howard Centre

12 Kenworthy Rd,

London

E9 5TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please kindly refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please kindly refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

First degree or equivalent experience
Educated to Masters or equivalent and further specialist training to Doctorate level or equivalent

Desirable

Demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience of Research Governance and International Conference on Harmonisation/ Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) to diploma/certificate level.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a research/clinical environment (NHS, University or industry) in a senior post, management of staff and/ or complex systems and processes
Experience in strategy and policy development (S/I)
Financial planning and budgeting experience. Experience of managing complex financial budgets and relationships - e.g., Trust, academic partners, grant-making bodies
Experience in project management.
Experience in strategy and policy developmen

Desirable

Wide experience of liaising and negotiating with senior academic, clinical and management staff in the same and partner organisations.

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of statutory regulations and legal considerations regarding R&D.
Expert knowledge of the principles of good clinical practice in research
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organisational and planning skills

Desirable

Ability to use information systems to manage data; ability to use Microsoft Office suite to an Advanced level; advanced keyboard skills required to use the database tools; advanced numeracy and computer literacy
Knowledge of research monitoring in the NHS
Knowledge of intellectual property legislation

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

First degree or equivalent experience
Educated to Masters or equivalent and further specialist training to Doctorate level or equivalent

Desirable

Demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience of Research Governance and International Conference on Harmonisation/ Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) to diploma/certificate level.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a research/clinical environment (NHS, University or industry) in a senior post, management of staff and/ or complex systems and processes
Experience in strategy and policy development (S/I)
Financial planning and budgeting experience. Experience of managing complex financial budgets and relationships - e.g., Trust, academic partners, grant-making bodies
Experience in project management.
Experience in strategy and policy developmen

Desirable

Wide experience of liaising and negotiating with senior academic, clinical and management staff in the same and partner organisations.

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of statutory regulations and legal considerations regarding R&D.
Expert knowledge of the principles of good clinical practice in research
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organisational and planning skills

Desirable

Ability to use information systems to manage data; ability to use Microsoft Office suite to an Advanced level; advanced keyboard skills required to use the database tools; advanced numeracy and computer literacy
Knowledge of research monitoring in the NHS
Knowledge of intellectual property 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 Kenworthy Rd,

London

E9 5TD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 Kenworthy Rd,

London

E9 5TD

Employer's website

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