Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Advanced Immunotherapy and Cellular Therapy Team as a Research Portfolio Manager - Head Clinical Trials Coordinator. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is an international leader in cancer research and development. The Advanced Immunotherapy and Cellular Therapy Team supports a number of both Advanced immunotherapy and Cellular Therapy commercial and investigator-led clinical trials.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual who will lead a team of clinical trial coordinators, ensuring trial set up is efficient and that day to day trial administration activities are performed to the highest standards. You will be responsible for line managing clinical trials coordinators as well as recruitment, induction and training of new team members. The post holder will also be involved with initiatives across the R&I research setting, have significant knowledge of the clinical trials process and have line management experience.
For an informal discussion please contact:Terry WoodAICT Research ManagerTerry.Wood@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the management and maintenance of the clinical trial coordination, data management and administrative functions within designated research team(s) delivering information, tools and processes that support the effective management of the portfolio of research within the team(s).The primary aims of the post are to: Facilitate the management of research feasibility assessments. Ensure the efficient and timely initiation and delivery of clinical research. Ensure the implementation, standardisation and optimisation of quality, financial, and data systems. Support divisional activity and performance reporting.The post holder will work with the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader, Quality and Improvement Leads and other senior managers to support the identification and delivery of quality improvement and other projects across the team as required.
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
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT To provide direct line management for research coordination and administrative staffwithin a designated team. Overall managerial responsibility for recruitment, retention, disciplinary and grievance,and all human resource related staffing issues for the assigned team.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Support contract negotiation processes with trial sponsors under direction from theResearch Manager/Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader, ensuring appropriatefinancial agreements are in place for each project for both commercial and Trust sponsored (i.e. investigator-led) research. Identify funding streams for potential grant applications and facilitate preparation andsubmission of local, national and European research grant applications (PM)
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT To provide direct line management for research coordination and administrative staffwithin a designated team. Overall managerial responsibility for recruitment, retention, disciplinary and grievance,and all human resource related staffing issues for the assigned team.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Support contract negotiation processes with trial sponsors under direction from theResearch Manager/Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader, ensuring appropriatefinancial agreements are in place for each project for both commercial and Trust sponsored (i.e. investigator-led) research. Identify funding streams for potential grant applications and facilitate preparation andsubmission of local, national and European research grant applications (PM)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Scientific/ Business degree or relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
- Current GCP certification
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification/ experience.
- Management qualification.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Line management experience
- Significant experience in clinical trial administration and coordination in the NHS, academic and/ or commercial setting
- Experience of using a wide range of IT software and data collection applications.
Desirable
- Experience of performance monitoring and management.
- Grant writing and ethics submissions.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in leading/ initiating change.
- Post-graduate administration/ business experience
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, influence in contentious situations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate level of IT skills
- Strong leadership skills.
- Effective organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Ability to assimilate complex information.
Desirable
- Ability to manage simultaneously a wide variety of issues and projects.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- In-depth understanding of clinical research process, patient information systems and relevant clinical research relevant standards and legislation.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and oncology
- Knowledge of external organisations including research partners in the higher education and commercial sectors
Desirable
- Understanding of cancer biology and different treatment modalities.
- Knowledge of research funding arrangements within the NHS
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to work to tight and/ or unexpected deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Innovative and positive approach with the ability to troubleshoot effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of achievement under pressure
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Scientific/ Business degree or relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
- Current GCP certification
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification/ experience.
- Management qualification.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Line management experience
- Significant experience in clinical trial administration and coordination in the NHS, academic and/ or commercial setting
- Experience of using a wide range of IT software and data collection applications.
Desirable
- Experience of performance monitoring and management.
- Grant writing and ethics submissions.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Experience in leading/ initiating change.
- Post-graduate administration/ business experience
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, influence in contentious situations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate level of IT skills
- Strong leadership skills.
- Effective organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Ability to assimilate complex information.
Desirable
- Ability to manage simultaneously a wide variety of issues and projects.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- In-depth understanding of clinical research process, patient information systems and relevant clinical research relevant standards and legislation.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and oncology
- Knowledge of external organisations including research partners in the higher education and commercial sectors
Desirable
- Understanding of cancer biology and different treatment modalities.
- Knowledge of research funding arrangements within the NHS
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to work to tight and/ or unexpected deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Innovative and positive approach with the ability to troubleshoot effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of achievement 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).
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).
