Band 6 Deputy Research Portfolio Manager

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Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a B6 Deputy Portfolio Manager within the growing R&D Office at the Royal Free Hospital.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, be practical, methodical and organised.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the overall set-up management of all research that falls with assigned areas. The post holder will cost studies that are presented to feasibility committees for review and will identify gaps in the budget, the need for agreements and any governance issues related to setting up the study at RFL. Once the studies are open, the post-holder will provide ongoing performance management to ensure that studies meet key performance indicators whilst being compliant with UK research regulations.

The Deputy Research Portfolio Manager will provide clinical research regulatory advice and guidance to researchers and their teams, R&D staff and sponsors. This will include facilitating researchers questions, Trials Feasibility Committee (TFC) chairs and sponsors to set-up new studies. The post-holder will ensure that the R&D Office collates all necessary documentation for Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust to confirm capacity to open the study. They will also play a key role in partnership with their research theme clinical directors and research theme lead nurses in meeting the strategic objectives of their respective research theme and thereby contributing to the achievement of the overall clinical research and development objectives of the trust.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, be practical, methodical and organised. A high level of attention to detail will be a must in this role.

Working for our organisation

The Trust is within the top 10 nationally for recruitment into NIHR adopted studies (2022_23). The R&D Office operates agile working for staff members and places the Trust's values at the heart of how we conduct our relationships with our staff , patients and stakeholders.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Deputy Research Portfolio Manager will provide clinical research regulatory advice and guidance to researchers and their teams, R&D staff and sponsors. This will include facilitating researchers questions, Trials Feasibility Committee (TFC) chairs and sponsors to set-up new studies, including feasibility assessments. The post-holder will ensure that the R&D Office collates the necessary approvals, data and documentation for Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust to confirm capacity to open the study.

For the full job description and responsibilities please refer to the PS and JD.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of research regulatory issues governing the conduct of clinical research (UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations including all amendments, Mental Capacity Act, Adults with Incapacity Act Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), HRA approval process, gained through experience/ training
• Experience of working on or setting up clinical trials/ research
• Able to demonstrate the importance of confidentiality
• Understand the importance and role audits
• Ability to work with diverse professional groups
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Experience of research feasibility and sponsorship processes of clinical research
• Experience in costing commercial clinical research and/or knowledge of the Department of Health's 'Attributing the costs of health & social care Research & Development' (AcoRD)
• Demonstrable project management experience

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Project Management Qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm about clinical research to lead and train R&D staff
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and take ownership of problems, prioritise their own work and that of a team in order to meet deadlines while maintaining standards
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Ability to operate independently within a team environment
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Good IT skills to include MS Office
• Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate appropriate prioritisation to meet deadlines .
• Able to implement effective change or R&D service improvement
• Ability to interpret new national / EU research regulations and guidance, interpret these to others and implement changes in standard operational processes at the Royal Free.
• Proven high level of accuracy and scrutiny, with excellent attention to detail
• Able to summarise scientific data/information and convey to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret research applications and protocols and present in a way that supports decision making

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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