Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as the interim Head of R&D Office at the Royal Free Hospital. This is offered as a fixed term contract or secondment for 12 months.
Reporting to the interim R&D Director, the post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, high quality research and development (R&D) office and research management and governance (RM&G) service at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL).
Acting as the most senior trust expert on research governance and research compliance matters, they will lead on the effective implementation of research regulatory standards at the trust and ensure MHRA inspection readiness at all times.
They will manage the implementation and maintenance of proportionate systems to ensure the highest standards of health research are met and ensure delivery of a high standard of RM&G service support to the trust.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The role will ensure the delivery of the Trust's research strategy through the development of an effective portfolio of support and partnership working with, and for, stakeholders across the Trust.
They will play a leading role in the set-up, monitoring and reporting of RM&G Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) and the performance management of these KPI's.
The post holder will set and monitor the core operational priorities, and work packages for the R&D office team in line with the trust R&D strategy and national performance indicators. This will include the continuous monitoring of the service and any barriers to its success and identifying effective solutions to service barriers in the process.
The post holder will manage and lead the trust R&D office and ensure that the R&D office team is supported in meeting good research governance and ethical standards and is maintained as an effective, motivated and responsive team.
Central to the delivery of the next 5-year R&D strategy, they will be responsible for undertaking a major review of the structures and functions of the R&D office in 2024 and implementing any subsequent changes. They will ensure continuous improvement of the service by conducting annual appraisal of the service and delivery against strategic objectives. The postholder will oversee and ensure the readiness of RFL to sponsor regulated studies within the strategy delivery timeframe.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours, agile working and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Interviews will be held the week starting the 26th of February 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Interviews will be held the week starting the 26th of February 2024
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education, professional qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Graduate, Masters or equivalent expereince
- Specialist knowledge and experience of the UK policy framework for Health and Social Care Research and its practical implementation within the NHS
- Specialist knowledge and experience of the UK regulations for the sponsorship and oversight of regulated clinical research
- Specialist knowledge and experience of regulatory inspections (MHRA and FDA) pertaining to clinical research conduct and inspection preparedness
- Knowledge of national R&D and NIHR priorities and developments including performance management, KPI's and R&D service change
- Experience of interpreting and translating complex initiatives and policies pertaining to the conduct of clinical research in the NHS into new local practices and policies
- Experience of managing teams or individuals
- Experience of analysing and adapting process and procedures to increase performance and/or efficiency
- Experience in writing SOPs
- Knowledge of NIHR, Research Council and Charity funding streams
- Experience in compiling and submitting grant/funding applications
- Experience in managing budgets
- QA and auditing experience in the clinical research domain
- Change management experience
- Budget management and setting especially in the NHS R&D context
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Highly evolved numeracy and problem solving skills
- Experience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of using and developing databases and seeking their regulatory and ethical approval where required for research
- Excellent data and analytical skills
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload accordingly
- Superior negotiation and persuasion skills
- Able to lead and manage change, including arranging responses to changes in national legislation and process.
- Strong line management skills, including the ability to manage escalations and difficult situations
- Strong conflict resolution ability.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic approach and politically astute
- Able to relay contentious information or news likely to provoke an emotive response to individuals or groups
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Flexible approach
- Team player
- "Can do" attitude and strong desire to facilitate and coordinate research programmes
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel between Royal Free sites
Desirable
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education, professional qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Graduate, Masters or equivalent expereince
- Specialist knowledge and experience of the UK policy framework for Health and Social Care Research and its practical implementation within the NHS
- Specialist knowledge and experience of the UK regulations for the sponsorship and oversight of regulated clinical research
- Specialist knowledge and experience of regulatory inspections (MHRA and FDA) pertaining to clinical research conduct and inspection preparedness
- Knowledge of national R&D and NIHR priorities and developments including performance management, KPI's and R&D service change
- Experience of interpreting and translating complex initiatives and policies pertaining to the conduct of clinical research in the NHS into new local practices and policies
- Experience of managing teams or individuals
- Experience of analysing and adapting process and procedures to increase performance and/or efficiency
- Experience in writing SOPs
- Knowledge of NIHR, Research Council and Charity funding streams
- Experience in compiling and submitting grant/funding applications
- Experience in managing budgets
- QA and auditing experience in the clinical research domain
- Change management experience
- Budget management and setting especially in the NHS R&D context
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Highly evolved numeracy and problem solving skills
- Experience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of using and developing databases and seeking their regulatory and ethical approval where required for research
- Excellent data and analytical skills
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload accordingly
- Superior negotiation and persuasion skills
- Able to lead and manage change, including arranging responses to changes in national legislation and process.
- Strong line management skills, including the ability to manage escalations and difficult situations
- Strong conflict resolution ability.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic approach and politically astute
- Able to relay contentious information or news likely to provoke an emotive response to individuals or groups
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Flexible approach
- Team player
- "Can do" attitude and strong desire to facilitate and coordinate research programmes
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel between Royal Free sites
Desirable
- Familiarity with medical terminology
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).
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).
