Job summary
We have an exciting role within the R&I office for a Research Grants Manager (Band 6).
This post is an integral part of the R&I Division's core function which exists to provide an efficient support service to deliver research sponsored by the Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with AAA qualification to support oncology research undertaken by The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for ensuring researchers are provided with a fully comprehensive costing service including guidance at all stages of the research grant submission process using expert knowledge in accordance with Research Department procedures, Standing Financial Instructions, Research Governance and legislative requirements and the post-award management of research grants. These awards cover a range of funding sources which include NIHR, Research Councils, Industry, European Commission, UK Charities, and a number of overseas sources. A good understanding of AcoRD guidance is required.
Please note that this post is offered at 37.5 h/week (full-time). However, we encourage applications from candidates who are looking to work part-time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is to manage, co-ordinate and develop systems and robust processes to ensure that grant and contract income and expenditure is properly recorded, monitored, controlled, and reported, both internally and externally and to establish robust procedures for ensuring monies due are received and distributed to the appropriate departments/ organisations.
The Research Grants Manager post is a key role within the Research and Innovation Division. The role will be responsible for ensuring researchers are provided with a fully comprehensive costing service including guidance at all stages of the research grant submission process using expert knowledge in accordance with Research Department procedures, Trust Standing Financial Instructions, Research Governance and legislative requirements and the post-award management of the Trusts Investigator led research grants. These awards cover a range of funding sources which include NIHR, Research Councils, Industry, European Commission, UK Charities, and a number of overseas sources.
The primary role of the post is to manage, co-ordinate and develop systems and robust processes to ensure that grant and contract income and expenditure is properly recorded, monitored, controlled, and reported, both internally and externally. To establish robust procedures for ensuring monies due are received and distributed to the appropriate departments/ organisations.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support investigators completing submissions to external funding bodies, e.g.: Research Councils and Medical Research Charities, leading on the costing and supporting submission of research grant applications and provide a full advice and support service to investigators undertaking research within the Directorates at all stages of the research process for submissions to funding bodies, ensuring all costs are appropriately classified between Direct and Indirect Research, Service Support and Excess Treatment.
Lead on the development of a management system for all investigator-led grants running at the Trust and establish the financial arrangements for these while also being able to track all applications through the submission process. Maintain clear and accurate records for audit purposes, both internally complying with Trust regulations and externally complying with funders requirements and additional provision of detail
Assist in the preparation of the financial tables for Grant annual returns
Liaise extensively with external partners, such as collaborating Institutions, funding bodies and Investigators when required in order to produce accurate financial analysis for investigator led clinical trials.
Lead on the development and implementation of improvements to the working practices, services provided and administrative systems relevant to Research Grants.
Responsible for the collation of all contracts relating to investigator led clinical research.
Support the research department in ensuring that the research related Trust objectives are met.
Deputise on occasion for the Income and Costing Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support investigators completing submissions to external funding bodies, e.g.: Research Councils and Medical Research Charities, leading on the costing and supporting submission of research grant applications and provide a full advice and support service to investigators undertaking research within the Directorates at all stages of the research process for submissions to funding bodies, ensuring all costs are appropriately classified between Direct and Indirect Research, Service Support and Excess Treatment.
Lead on the development of a management system for all investigator-led grants running at the Trust and establish the financial arrangements for these while also being able to track all applications through the submission process. Maintain clear and accurate records for audit purposes, both internally complying with Trust regulations and externally complying with funders requirements and additional provision of detail
Assist in the preparation of the financial tables for Grant annual returns
Liaise extensively with external partners, such as collaborating Institutions, funding bodies and Investigators when required in order to produce accurate financial analysis for investigator led clinical trials.
Lead on the development and implementation of improvements to the working practices, services provided and administrative systems relevant to Research Grants.
Responsible for the collation of all contracts relating to investigator led clinical research.
Support the research department in ensuring that the research related Trust objectives are met.
Deputise on occasion for the Income and Costing Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualified or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience of working in either NHS financial management or core research.
- Experience / Knowledge of DoH AcoRD guidance.
- Significant experience of clinical trials and research.
- Extensive experience of computerised financial systems
Desirable
- Experience of developing new solutions to automate and improve financial procedures.
- Experience of using VBA Macros in excel.
- Experience of designing and using access databases.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- To be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when handling conflict.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
- Able to think quickly and respond appropriately when under pressure.
- Expert user of Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience / Knowledge of DoH AcoRD guidance.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of cancer therapies and terminology used. Knowledge of financial accounting requirements of the NHS.
- Understanding of the NHS Cancer plan and its impact on the Trust.
Values
Essential
- Strong personal integrity.
- Innovative and positive approach
- Tenacity
- A leadership style that empowers staff and creates a coaching culture.
Other
Essential
- Able to provide credible customer service and instil confidence in the information produced
- Able to judge materiality of scenarios
- Able to work and act independently.
- Flexible working, hours and arrangements.
- Flexible and motivated team player.
- Ability to manage simultaneously a wide variety of issues and projects.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- High level of emotional intelligence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualified or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience of working in either NHS financial management or core research.
- Experience / Knowledge of DoH AcoRD guidance.
- Significant experience of clinical trials and research.
- Extensive experience of computerised financial systems
Desirable
- Experience of developing new solutions to automate and improve financial procedures.
- Experience of using VBA Macros in excel.
- Experience of designing and using access databases.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- To be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when handling conflict.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
- Able to think quickly and respond appropriately when under pressure.
- Expert user of Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience / Knowledge of DoH AcoRD guidance.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of cancer therapies and terminology used. Knowledge of financial accounting requirements of the NHS.
- Understanding of the NHS Cancer plan and its impact on the Trust.
Values
Essential
- Strong personal integrity.
- Innovative and positive approach
- Tenacity
- A leadership style that empowers staff and creates a coaching culture.
Other
Essential
- Able to provide credible customer service and instil confidence in the information produced
- Able to judge materiality of scenarios
- Able to work and act independently.
- Flexible working, hours and arrangements.
- Flexible and motivated team player.
- Ability to manage simultaneously a wide variety of issues and projects.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- High level of emotional intelligence.
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).
