Sits within the Trust's small research team, helping bring research studies into practice alongside internal colleagues and external study teams. The post coordinates set-up for a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies, including expressions of interest and the AACCC capacity and capability process. Hybrid working mixes home and office, with full-time hours of 37.5 a week and part-time applications considered. Fit depends on NHS or similar project management or research experience and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
What the job involves
- Coordinate the set-up of a portfolio of research studies running in the Trust
- Facilitate and/or project manage study set-up
- Manage expressions of interest
- Run the Assess, Arrange and Confirm Capacity and Capability (AACCC) process
- Engage sponsors, researchers, clinicians and delivery teams so projects are approved, started and delivered on time
- Use data management tools to keep study information accurate and up to date
- Work with Trust colleagues and external study teams to bring research studies into practice
- Coordinate multiple projects to agreed deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Help ensure research projects are set up efficiently
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent relevant experience
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
Experience
- Experience of working in the NHS or a similar organisation in a project management or research capacity
- Experience of using spreadsheets, databases and IT systems
- Self-motivated, able to organise and plan own workload and meet deadlines, often in a pressurised environment
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of current national systems and structures for approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and work to multiple deadlines
Other
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Nice to have
- Research qualification (e.g. ICH-GCP or EU Directives)
- Experience of using an LPMS (e.g. EDGE) and the Central Portfolio Management System (CPMS)
- Knowledge of the set-up and performance management of clinical research studies within the NHS
What’s offered
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Maternity, paternity and adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
