CRDC UK Network Inclusion and Engagement Program Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be pivotal to the optimisation of research participant engagement and recruitment, and serve as the external representative for the CRDC UK Network in all communications, inclusion and engagement-related activities, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring high-quality and equitable access and engagement across the Network.

You will lead, coordinate and deliver research participation, inclusion and engagement activities across the CDRC Network as part of the Network Operational Management Team, working closely with the Strategic and Operational Program Managers and oversee all participation, inclusion and engagement aspects to ensure CRDC UK Network objectives are met.

Although predominantly remote working, it is anticipated that the postholder will travel to the Network host and CRDC sites (or their partner institutions), and regular travel to Network in-person meetings will be expected and supported.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree level or equivalent qualification/equivalent level of experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Relevant professional and/or management qualification/experience*

Desirable criteria

• Master's Degree in relevant subject

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

• Awareness of cultural competency, needs of a culturally diverse community and impact on professional practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills to include networking, and influencing skills
• High level communicator with ability to appraise and adapt to audience needs
• Ability to motivate self and influence others
• Effective facilitation skills with experience of managing meetings and communications to different audiences
• Demonstrate self-direction, confidence, and self motivation
• Effective communicator through virtual, digital and in-person methods

Desirable criteria

• Team player, contributing through team working to manage workload
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment or working across different academic disciplines

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Awareness of national EDI guidance for clinical trials/data monitoring
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate AI Job Title: Band 8a CRDC UK Network Inclusion and Engagement Program Manager Date Finalised: Page 7 and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant clinical trials experience with at least 5 years in a role which has included delivery of strategies for:
• PPIEP
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Meeting targets and delivering an efficient service
• Maintaining confidentiality and security of sensitive information
• Communications, marketing and events for health research

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Awareness and understanding of national policy concerning health research participation and developments concerning national plans and targets
• Demonstrate professional judgement in the communication of sensitive and emotive subjects
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting and record keeping
• Use analytical and problemsolving skills to apply to own practice
• Demonstrate high level negotiation and leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Relevant knowledge of current diversity, data protection, and health and safety legislation including that related to commercial trials

Skills

Essential criteria

• IT skills including use of the internet, word -processing, spreadsheets and data bases with experience of manipulating data
• Travel to work in a variety of settings and able to access transport for national meetings and visits
• Manage and deliver in - person and virtual meetings

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Computer literate and able to use digital tools and systems for data monitoring and management
• Drive efficient delivery of workload to tight timescales and under pressure
• Adaptability and resilience in adversity
• Can prioritise workload and is flexible, and able to develop these skills in others
• Vision and commitment to new ways of working and healthcare delivery

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Willing and able to work unsocial hours
• Working as a team member
• Demonstrate an ability to self-supervise and selfmotivate

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 424.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 296.6KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)