Workforce Research Programme Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research

Submitting research grant applications for external funding from institutions such as the National Institute for Health Research.

Dissemination of research at national and international conferences.

Submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Take overall responsibility for the efficient day-to-day management of the research programme.

Ensure all research procedures are developed according to Research Governance Framework, National Research Ethics Committee, Medical Research Council guidelines for Good Clinical Practice and Data Protection, including providing assurance that personal and confidential information is restricted to those entitled to know.

Ensure recruitment of participants occurs in line with the project plan.

Work with the Research lead, the study team, and relevant bodies, organisations and groups to ensure that the studies meet their targets.

Establish procedures to ensure adherence to research study l protocols and administrative requirements.

Coordination of study sites throughout the life cycle of the project, including liaison with prisons, R&D departments, site initiation visits, site file set up, site research assistants and site PIs.

Development and safe keeping of research data files, ensuring that all research data are kept in line with ethical approval and governance procedures.

Monitor any required blindness procedures and ensure appropriate action when the blind is broken.

Monitor adverse events and ensure timely and appropriate action is taken.

Manage the recruitment, retention, training of research assistant(RAs) across study sites alongside the site PIs who have line management responsibilities for each site RA.

Line management responsibilities including appraisals and supervision of researchers and study administrator at coordinating site (GMMH).

Oversee risk management of research studies.

Produce meaningful study data in a timely manner thus enabling the study team to predict and plan any issues that warrant changes in the study protocol, funding or time.

Act as the primary point of contact for all external and internal agencies.

Contribute to development and submission of research grant applications for external funding if relevant to the role and CPD.

Coordinate and contribute to dissemination of study outputs e.g. seminars and presentations at local Trust sites, writing and submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.

Coordinate the preparation and publication of data, reports and information, ensuring that these meet legislative, contractual and ethical requirements.

Undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance research skills necessary for the development and delivery of high-quality research.

Receive regular supervision and management from a senior staff member in accordance with Good Practice Guidelines.

Policy and Service Development

Follow professional guidelines and standards, Trust policies, and team procedures, protocols, and guidance in completion of work tasks.

Contribute to the development of Trust research governance activity.

Human Resources

Contribute to the induction of new team members including researchers, undergraduate placement students, volunteers, and study administrator.

Provide research management supervision of research assistants and line management supervision to GMMH-employed staff.

Communicate with service users, carers/relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders complex and potentially emotive information regarding capacity to provide informed consent for research participation, eligibility (or ineligibility) for particular research studies

Communicate, when appropriate, with service users, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals if a participant wishes to withdraw from a research study. This includes facilitating decision-making for continued participation or withdrawal and gathering feedback on reasons for withdrawal which may include complex personal circumstances/difficulties

Coordinate, liaise and communicate with the Research Advisory Group (RAG) on a range of matters including their own wellbeing and any support required, research trial consultations such as feedback on trial documents or procedures, and research planning and dissemination.Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students and volunteer Research Assistants (RAs).

Research and Innovation

Use contemporary theory and research to develop and test effective treatments and service models.

Develop and manage externally-funded large-scale clinical research projects.

Contribute to GMMH research governance activities, including scientific appraisal of research applications.

Contribute to the coordination of research activities within GMMH.

Contribute to Research and Development activities of GMMH, including conducting pilot studies, experimental studies and clinical trials

Contribute to publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers outlining results of work completed in the study.

Disseminate research findings via seminars and conference presentations.

Provide project management of R&I activities.

Information Technology and Resources Maintain up to date research records in line with CONSORT statement guidance.

Undertake quality assurance checks on research database.

Statistical and qualitative analysis of research data using relevant software/databases.

Produce regular reports regarding trial activities against the research milestones for the trial management e.g. Research Management and Trial Steering Committees, finance updates, data monitoring and ethics committees, and external funder as required

Financial and Physical Resources

Be a responsible authorised signatory for payments as delegated e.g. for equipment, travel expenses and training. This can also include significant payments for recharges to other institutions such as Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and other NHS Trusts.

Manage and monitor project spending including regular meetings with the designated GMMH Research Finance Manager, HEI, NIHR andand relevant Research Finance Managers when necessary.

Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources at work.

Provide cover for management of petty cash float system for the department.

Produce research project costings for the study and related grant applications and to develop payment schedules with other institutions.

Check invoices and requisitions against payment schedules in sub-contracts with different institutions.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• 1st or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in health sciences, social sciences (or related) with knowledge of the subject area
• Masters Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Clear understanding of and interest in mental health or health or criminal justice services research.
• A sound knowledge of statistics and qualitative research methodology.
• Experience of designing, implementing and writing up research.

Skillls & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to implement and successfully manage complex research studies and trials
• Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex data and research governance information.
• Ability to work independently, to problem solve and be self-motivated and to manage time and trial resources appropriately.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of research into complex mental health needs and personality disorder as they impact upon the criminal justice system
• A sound knowledge of statistics and qualitative research methodology.

Other requirements

Essential

• There is a frequent requirement to travel to sites across the UK to coordinate the research programme, attend meetings and relevant events.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Harrop House/Rawnsley/Park House

Bury New Road

PRESTWICH

M25 3BL

Employer's website

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