Research and Innovation Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Daily Project Management

1.1. Manage research projects from initial registration to final local approval. Responsible for registration and management of projects so that approval can be given once the regulatory and governance requirements are met. Research projects must be managed in accordance with the HRA (Health Research Authority) protocol review and approval process and all relevant Trust procedures.

1.2. Responsible for supporting the Clinical Trials Resource Group by liaising with service departments to ensure that project actions are progressed to conclusion.

1.3. Review all research project information held on Trust systems and update information as required.

1.4. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities relating to project approvals and amendments. Requires the formulation and adjustment of strategies as defined by the workload.

1.5. Maintain close communication with researchers so that they are aware of the status of their project.

2. R&I Systems and Processes

2.1. Responsible for the collation of project information so that projects can be registered on the appropriate R&I Office systems. This may involve external liaison with external authorities which review and approve research, funding organisations and research sponsors including academic institutions and other NHS Trusts.

2.2. Ensure that the information for the research projects meets the current standards for R&I project datasets.

2.3. Design queries and ensure completion of data input to R&I systems to run reports as requested by R&I Division management.

2.4. Co-ordinate information from external organisations so that research project information can be validated.

2.5. Ensure that the Trust has documentary evidence that projects comply with relevant regulatory requirements. Such documents will vary depending on the project but may include MHRA authorisation, ethics approval etc.

2.6. Review projects to ensure that they have received HRA approval and local and national permissions.

3. Meetings

3.1. Attend R&I divisional meetings and meetings with external organisations as required.

3.2. Where appropriate organise research meetings, ensuring appropriate accommodation, attendance and distribution of an agenda and supporting papers.

3.3.Take and distribute complete and accurate minutes or arrange for this to be done by an appropriate member of the meeting.

4. Support for Applications to Funding

Where required, assist researchers in the completion of documentation to support funding applications.

5. Performance in the Role

5.1 Ensure all projects are approved within applicable R&I project approval timelines.

5.2 Identify areas within the project approval process for improvement, and implement appropriately.

5.3 Work with significant discretion but also within defined parameters where appropriate. Be guided in the application of research principles by following relevant policies, good practice or legislation. Actively seek guidance from colleagues who have relevant and sufficient expertise in research governance or the application of legal principles in research.

5.4 Take responsibility for interpreting policy changes and implementing them where appropriate.

5.5 Exercise sound judgement in identifying and assessing complicated events or problems and understanding the implications of these for the project approval/amendment process.

5.6 Be prepared to perform other appropriate duties as requested.

6. People Management (where required)

6.1 Undertake day-to-day management and regular performance review of the (senior) R&I Administrator.

6.2 Take appropriate steps to develop, and provide or approve relevant training for the R&I Administrator.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Ideally science postgraduate diploma
• Experience of working within a health care system.
• ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a busy research office environment
• Previous experience of working within clinical research
• In depth and practical knowledge of the study approval process (including amendments)

Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Prioritisation/time management skills

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft packages in an advanced manner (particularly Microsoft Access)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of research and research management processes
• Ability to use spreadsheets and databases

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of medical terminology and patient information systems.
• Up to date ICH GCP
• Prior training on Caldicott Guidelines and Data Protection.
• Knowledge of research governance principles

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Self motivated and confident
• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines
• Enthusiastic team player
• Assertive

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement under pressure
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively
• Flexibility of working hours

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

R&D Office - Q01552

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

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