Trial Manager

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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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 or project management or significant equivalent experience in a relevant field

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree qualification (e.g. MSc) in clinical trials or a health related discipline.

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of running and/or managing clinical research studies/trials.
• Experience of creating research ethics applications including all supporting documentation and knowledge of HRA and MHRA application process and requirements.
• Must have experience within a supervisory/management role.

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS experience

Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work effectively within and direct a team

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria

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

Skills
Essential criteria

• Leadership and motivational qualities.
• Planning and organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines/stability under pressure.
• Ability to exercise initiative.
• Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
• Understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information and prepare progress reports

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria

• Ability to work flexibly

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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Documents to download

• JD Trial/Project Manager (PDF, 680.3KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 413.4KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)