Radiology Research Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

1. To act as line manager for the Clinical Trials Radiographers (CTR) and administrative clinical trials staff within Radiology.

2. To provide first line operational management of staff, including recruitment, career development, disciplinary or grievance matters and performance reviews.

3. To monitor the service performance for the Radiology Clinical Trials team; communicating any problems to the Research Imaging Service Manager and assisting with the identification and implementation of remedial action plans.

4. To be responsible for ensuring risk assessments are undertaken and records are maintained.

Project management

1. Ensure good management of the specific Radiology programmes of research and the production of deliverables, on time and within budget.

2. Use knowledge of research processes and clinical pathways and skills in scientific writing to produce abstracts, manuscripts, ethics applications, business cases and for grant preparation and submission

3. To develop and manage the portfolio of Radiology research studies ensuring coordination and dissemination of results/good practice

4. Responsibility for the day-to-day project management, coordination and execution of the research projects and any relevant delegated budget.

5. Coordinate the grant application processes, including internal/external collaborative meetings, peer review, quality control, approvals and preparation/submission of all relevant documentation. This will include education of colleagues in terms of navigation of complex grant schemes and technical applications.

6. Identifying and pursuing potential funding opportunities for Radiology clinical and research projects.

7. Liaise with Trust and University finance and research support departments and external funding bodies regarding the day-to-day administration and management of relevant research grants/funding.

8. Liaise with Trust and University departments and external customers regarding the co-ordination and drafting of relevant non-commercial agreements and contracts.

9. Liaise with Christie Research staff to co-ordinate regulatory, ethics and local R&D applications to ensure all approvals have been gained prior to research study start.

10. Plan, design and evaluate research protocols, patient information questionnaires, study pro-formas and specialist standard operating procedures for specific research studies as appropriate. Will be proactive and independent working but will have peer support and guidance available through the Research and Innovation divisional teams.

11. Actively contribute to the development of systems to track clinical and research projects including grant funding opportunities, outcomes and awarding body feedback.

Teaching / Training

1. Organise external collaborative and training meetings: invite speakers, book venue, liaise with organisers and attendees, advertise event and including presentations at the meeting to large groups of people.

2. Contribute to training programmes for clinical staff with topics that may include grant funding opportunities and funding processes.

3. Participate in Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate.

Other

1. Assist with preparation for and presentation of reviews/inspections (e.g., QSI, CQC, MHRA, in-house audits, etc).

2. Development and administration of project web sites, if required

3. Contribute to the strategic planning of Radiology research specific projects and developments, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and advising on necessary adjustments.

4. Establish working practices to ensure Radiology research performance data is accurately collated and maintained, including externally facing information.

5. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the infrastructure to measure and monitor performance within the Radiology research team to ensure that performance is in line with key performance indicators.

Personal Development

1. Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge through a process of appraisal and personal development planning to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job.

2. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of key research areas and build effective working relationships with research staff.

3. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

Any other duties, which after discussion, might be reasonably requested to ensure effective research and trial functions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a scientific discipline and relevant experience in scientific & medical research
• Relevant technical or professional qualification

Desirable

• PhD or similar experience in academic research.
• ECDL qualification or equivalent or clinical research qualification

Experience

Essential

• Project Management
• Report writing
• Business case development
• Analysing, interpreting and presenting data.
• Grant writing and submissions
• Ethics applications
• Co-ordinating and management of clinical trials

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Previous experience of managing staff
• Co-ordinating international trials
• Patient Information Systems
• Audit Design

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally with, the ability to produce written reports and present findings including the ability to communicate complex information to groups
• Able to work collaboratively and in teams
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to plan, organise and manage multiple and complex activities/projects and deliver on time (including analysis and ability to compare a range of highly complex options)
• Advanced use of MS Office
• Skilled in time management and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to understand the principles of research proposals covering a wide range of subject areas
• Ability to analyse complex situations and compare a range of options

Desirable

• Use of bibliographic software (e.g. EndNote)
• Familiarity with multi-site teleconference media

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of research funding systems
• Knowledge of NHS R&D requirements.
• Understanding of Data Protection Act and confidentiality.
• Understanding of clinical pathways and processes
• Knowledge of HR principles and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of good clinical practice (ICH GCP) and knowledge of R&D regulations and Research Governance
• Understanding of the financial issues governing clinical research in the UK
• Understanding of cancer and cancer research

Other

Essential

• Reliability
• Good general health and attendance record
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to manage a delegated budget
• Tactful and diplomatic.
• Flexible
• Conscientious and hardworking
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

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

Radiology Research - Q01558

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

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