Senior Clinical Research Practitione

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Coordinator to join the Research team within Ophthalmology, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary as well as working collaboratively within the Trusts R&I departments.

This is a unique opportunity to join our team of staff who manage the care of patients taking part in Clinical research studies. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic candidate with previous experience in Ophthalmology Clinical Research. The successful candidate will Coordinate, support, and manage Ophthalmology research projects, as well as associated specialty projects that require Ophthalmology assistance.

The post holder will provide specialist research knowledge, expertise and research portfolio management, ensuring that studies are led safely, efficiently while meeting local and national performance targets.

Main duties of the job

• As part of our team of specialist staff, coordinate the whole study process, from patient identification, recruitment and treatments, to follow up care, for Clinical and commercial research studies.
• The day to day management of junior members of the team will also be expected, as well as forging links and structure to the wider Research community both within UHL, and outside of the Hospital with all levels in all departments to set up and deliver studies efficiently.
• Analyse data from human factors usability studies and clinician expert reviews and prepare formal written reports.
• Plan and Coordinate the effective and timely completion of all associated ethics and governance requirements.
• Arrange and facilitate collaborators meetings, ensuring follow up of actions and appropriate reporting / communication of such meetings.

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

• Providing research support to various clinical specialities within Ophthalmology that are conducting research at UHL.
• Take responsibility for the management, co-ordination, and facilitation of concurrent research studies.
• In addition to clinic/patient based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, adherence to good clinical practice and research governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.
• Provide clinical and laboratory based support and expertise in commercial and non-commercial research projects.
• Support the Research lead and wider team in implementing Standard Operating Procedures, local guidance and other procedures based on national operating guidelines and current legislation by effectively communicating the purpose of the procedures and any changes to all staff involved with the Capacity and Capability Assessment processes for studies based in the Trust.
• Support the Ophthalmology research lead with ensuring that all research studies are and continue to be properly resourced and conducted according to applicable regulations.
• To assist with the retrieval of activity based income as per contract.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in related area (e.g. Science, research, healthcare) or equivalent experience.

Desirable criteria

• Professional knowledge of clinical research
• Qualification in accountancy or equivalent
• Project management qualification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and confident use of information and communication technologies
• Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using statistical and/or qualitative software packages

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria

• Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives. Excellent time management skills with ability to manage competing time pressures. Ability to use own initiative and work independently.

Desirable criteria

• Project management experience.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the post.
• Ability to travel between sites and out to the alliance is essential

Desirable criteria

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the department.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Personal and professional maturity. Recognition of own limitations.
• Prolonged concentration at regular intervals to concentrate on reviewing research proposal and finance reports

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of research methods. Experience of data collection and analysis.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in research
• Experience of undertaking or planning clinical trials
• Experience of working on a portfolio of research studies within the NHS, both commercial and non-commercial
• Previous experience of undertaking and an understanding of Ophthalmology research
• Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience at Band 5
• Previous experience of working within a research environment
• Experience of the clinical care of patients enrolled in research
• At least 3 years' experience of managing multiple projects
• Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
• Experience of staff supervision

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD and PS (PDF, 560.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)