This 12-month post sits in the Research & Development Department at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, leading study set-up across the Mental Health and Memory & Cognition Research Delivery Teams. The work centres on feasibility, prioritisation and capacity assessments, with senior advice to investigators and a push to meet the NIHR 150-day set-up target. It covers commercial and non-commercial studies, involves sponsors and academic partners, and needs travel across the Trust and South Central research network areas. A DBS check forms part of onboarding.
What the job involves
- Lead and coordinate study set-up across Research Delivery Teams, including feasibility, prioritisation and capacity and capability assessments
- Act as senior point of contact, giving expert advice to investigators, study teams and stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement in set-up pathways and help the Trust meet key targets, including the NIHR 150-day metric
- Work with clinical services, researchers, sponsors, universities and external partners to develop and expand the research portfolio
- Identify and resolve barriers to study activation with Principal Investigators, research governance teams and external partners
- Monitor and report study performance using StudyLine, Siteline and other research management systems
- Support sustainable research delivery models and contribute to strategic research development initiatives
- Assist with training, supervision and operational support across Research Delivery Teams
- Ensure studies are opened efficiently, proportionately and in line with regulatory requirements
What’s required
Qualifications
- Graduate qualification or significant relevant experience
- Project management qualification or relevant experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of NIHR study set-up and recruitment targets, including the 150-day target
- Experience with research management systems, preferably StudyLine or Siteline, using performance data to spot delays, risks and improvements
- Ability to communicate novel and complex messages and strategies to senior managers, peers and staff
- Ability to build relationships with investigators and clinical services and turn clinical priorities into deliverable research
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
Other
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post, including travel across Trust and South Central RRDN areas
Nice to have
- Knowledge of NHS R&D funding streams
- Knowledge of NHS R&D policy developments, particularly in mental and community health care
- Experience of managing staff and budgets
What’s offered
- Opportunities for career progression
- Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
