Research Support Manager
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Job overview
The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) is one of the largest diabetes clinical research groups in Europe and is a partnership between the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and is academically affiliated with the University of Leicester and Loughborough University. The centre has attracted a range of prestigious NIHR funded infrastructure and other funding notably from the British Heart Foundation, European Union, Medical Research Council and Diabetes UK. The centre also hosts a local NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) theme in Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity, and NIHR funded Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) for commercial research.
Skilled and experienced in research support? Come and join a large, experienced, and dynamic research management team. Here at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, we are looking for an ambitious Research Support Manager to offer skilled support to research investigators and their teams from conception to completion of research studies and work on the set up, management and delivery of research studies in the areas of diabetes and other long term health conditions.
This full-time position will be offered at 37.5 hours over Monday to Friday. For this role you must be able to attend the office in person.
Main duties of the job
You will join a specialised team of research administrators and trial managers working on single or multi-site research studies. You will be responsible for providing advice and support to researchers and trial managers navigating their way through the complex research governance and approval processes for research studies being conducted within the LDC and to ensure allocated studies receive timely and appropriate management to reach time and target, managing any challenges and issues along the way with diplomacy and highly developed communication skills. This may involve travel across the East Midlands to support research sites.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with research governance or trial management experience, who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of research. You need to be self-motivated, a strong communicator, and be able to work independently within a team environment.
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Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree / or equivalent qualification in a science or health related discipline or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree qualification (e.g. MSc) in clinical trials or a health related discipline.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 3 years' experience of managing or delivering clinical research studies/trials in a large complex multi professional organisation (e.g., within the NHS or other relevant institution).
- Must have experience within a supervisory/management role.
- Experience with creating research ethics applications including all supporting documentation including knowledge of HRA and MHRA application process and requirements
- Experience with applying for substantial amendments to the study protocol.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to exercise initiative.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal - able to communicate at all levels with well-developed networking and influencing skills.
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively within and direct a team or individual team members.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate consistent level of attention to detail in relation to study documentation and data collection and inputting.
- Understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information and prepare progress reports.
- Ability to work to deadlines/ stability under pressure.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Planning and organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
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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- Job Description (PDF, 464.6KB)
- Person Specification (PDF, 288.6KB)
- Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
- Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)