R&I Sponsorship & Development Manager

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has emerged to join our expanding team in Research and Innovation at Pennine Care. Enhancing our research capacity and capability is a key focus in our Trust's Research Strategy. With the rapid growth of development and sponsorship efforts within the department, we are now seeking an individual to oversee and manage this growth.

Main duties of the job

The Sponsorship & Development Manager will lead and manage the sponsorship team to ensure that PCFT-sponsored studies comply with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and its legal requirements. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful delivery of high-quality PCFT-sponsored research. The post holder will provide training and guidance on research processes across the Trust, offering expert advice to researchers, clinicians, research practitioners, R&I, and other Trust staff on all aspects of trial management, from protocol development to archiving. Additionally, the post holder will lead on Research Development at PCFT, supporting staff in creating high-quality grant proposals and funding applications to external organizations. The role also includes fostering research partnerships and collaborations, particularly with the Trust's academic partners and industry collaborators.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Sponsorship
• To ensure the Sponsorship quality management system is relevant, proportionate and up to date.
• To ensure compliance with PCFT Sponsorship systems, SOPs and Policies.
• To ensure staff are supported in the development of research protocols and associated documents.
• To ensure staff are supported on regulatory submission and internal review of research studies.
• To provide training as appropriate to clinical and administrative staff on Research Sponsorship & Development.
• To be responsible for maintenance of the R&I database for Sponsored research studies.
• To provide relevant data to oversight committees as required and attend to report on same.
• To liaise with Trust collaborators and 3rd party contractors for sponsored studies.
• To represent the sponsor and attend Study oversight meetings as required.
• To build on the good relationships with external agencies, sponsors and CRO's involved in research within the Trust, communicating often complex and contentious information with authority and tact.
• To work closely with the Research Funding Manager to ensure financial probity and appropriate contracting of Sponsored research.
• To support the Pharmacovigilance reporting service for Sponsored studies.

Development
• To sign post staff to relevant research opportunities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of research within the Trust.
• Assess and evaluate the progress of research development by implementing systems and processes to ensure that that local and national R&D targets are met.
• Safeguard the interests of research participants by ensuring that study designs take account of relevant legislation, guidance and policies.
• Provide advice and support to other members of staff with regards to research governance.
• Support the development of key Trust research initiatives.
• Develop and establish research relationships with academic and NHS partners.
• Deal with external enquiries and requests for information
• Develop a plan and implement activities to raise the profile of research to staff, patients and other stakeholders, evaluating its effectiveness and adapting accordingly.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable experience. Evidence of continuous professional development. GCP certificate in last 3 years.

Desirable criteria

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research. Masters degree in relevant subject. Science or AHP related professional registration. Monitoring qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of clinical or biomedical research in an NHS, academic or commercial environment. Sponsorship process experience including interventional studies. Experience of co-ordinating pharmaceutical research or grant funded research. Experience of preparing grant bids and supporting bid submissions.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of line management

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of NHS research development processes

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of PCFT services and patient populations. Knowledge of the PCFT research portfolio. Knowledge of intellectual property rights. In-depth and practical knowledge of the Human Tissue Regulations in Research.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex documents including European and national legislation, Department of Health Policies and Acts of Parliament. Demonstrable attention to detail. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels. Proactive and motivated in fulfilling needs of researchers. Ability to work to tight and unexpected deadlines. Ability to manage a broad range of projects involving different internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently. Proficient in MS word and excel.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to provide advice and training to groups.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs • Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Hints and tips for completing your application can be found here.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

What happens after your application has been received?

You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.

What happens if I am offered the position after interview?

The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.

What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?

By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.

If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.

What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?

Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Other important information

• We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
• If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
• If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
• Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
• We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 161.3KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 98.5KB)
• Policy Statement on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 117.0KB)