Trial Manager

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Job overview

Come and join a large, experienced and dynamic research management team. Here at the Leicester Diabetes Centre we are looking for an ambitious Trial Manager to work on the set up, management and delivery of research studies and clinical trials in the areas of diabetes and other long term health conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with trial management or coordination 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.

Leicester Diabetes Centre is a partnership between the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and is academically affiliated with the University of Leicester.

The LDC has attracted a range of prestigious National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded infrastructure and other funding notably from the British Heart Foundation, European Union, Medical Research Council and Diabetes UK. The LDC also hosts a local NIHR CLAHRC (Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, and NIHR BRC (Biomedical Research Centre) theme in Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MAY NOT APPLY.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of research administrators, trial coordinators and trial managers working on single or multi-site research studies/clinical trials. Your role will be 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. You will be expected to line manage one or more administrative staff and will likely supervise the work of a trial coordinator. For this role, you must be able to attend the office in person.

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

The Centre forms one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting first class clinical research in diabetes and other long term health conditions. We are dedicated to ensuring that people with diabetes and other long term health conditions live long, healthy lives.

Person specification

Training & 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.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Ability to work flexibly

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.
• Competent with Microsoft software (Word, Excel and Powerpoint).

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work effectively within and direct a team or individual team members.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information and prepare progress reports.
• Ability to work to deadlines/ stability under pressure.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Leadership and motivational qualities
• Ability to exercise initiative.
• Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.

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, 640.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)