Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The Head of Medical Device Innovation is responsible for providing operational, scientific and strategic leadership for the Medical Device Innovation Team within Clinical Engineering. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of specialist services supporting medical device innovation and create and communicate a clear vision aligned with Clinical Engineering, Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, UCLH strategy and the needs of clinical and research partners.

The postholder will provide highly specialist clinical scientific and engineering advice on the design, development, manufacture and evaluation of medical devices within the scope of Medical Device Innovation. They will interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, quality systems and research governance requirements to work undertaken by the team, including UK medical device regulations, custom-made device requirements, ISO9001, ISO13485, IRAS and MDR-related processes. They will work with Medical Physics Quality & Governance colleagues where projects interface with IRAS, technical file review, regulatory assessment or Trust/UCL research approval processes.

The postholder will be responsible for activity, performance, quality, safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of Medical Device Innovation services, including patient-specific cranioplasty implants, anatomical modelling, specialist mechanical engineering, medical device modification and customisation, and research, development and innovation involving medical devices. They will authorise work undertaken by the team within agreed governance, quality and regulatory arrangements, escalating to the Head of Clinical Engineering where senior approval is required.

The role includes leading operational delivery, managing referral pathways and workflows, monitoring service performance, managing resources and budgets associated with defined projects, ensuring safe use of facilities and specialist equipment, developing business cases and service development proposals, and supporting Clinical Engineering strategic planning.

The postholder will develop effective relationships across organisational and professional boundaries, including with clinical services, researchers, UCL, industry partners, suppliers and innovation networks. They will proactively identify unmet clinical needs, support grant development, lead or support collaborative innovation projects and promote translation into safe clinical practice.

The postholder will line manage assigned staff, maintain competency frameworks, support STP and other training, contribute to teaching and professional development, and promote a culture of quality, safety, professional accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Good (1st or 2nd class) honours level degree in Engineering or Physical Science, or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Relevant MSc, MEng, PhD or equivalent level of specialist knowledge obtained through qualifications, training and experience.
• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist or commitment and eligibility to register within 3 years of appointment.
• Corporate Membership of a relevant Professional Institute (eg IPEM, IET, IMechE).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
• Evidence of leadership and management training or equivalent development.
• Advanced knowledge of medical device design, development, evaluation and manufacturing processes, including CAD, image segmentation, 3D modelling and additive manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant medical device legislation, standards and guidance, including UK medical device regulations, custom-made device requirements, ISO13485, ISO9001, risk management and research governance processes.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the physical principles underlying measurement systems, electronic instrumentation its application to the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical safety issues and the associated national and international technical standards for medical electrical equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the application of risk and quality management applied to the design, development, manufacture and management of medical devices and healthcare technology.
• Broad knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe workshop / manufacturing practice.
• Knowledge of research governance requirements relevant to medical device innovation projects, including how these interface with IRAS, technical file review and local approval processes.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist.
• Project management qualification or evidence of formal project management training.
• Knowledge of grant funding, research collaboration agreements, intellectual property or innovation pathways.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in a scientific healthcare, clinical engineering, medical physics, regulated engineering or medical device environment.
• Significant experience of medical device design, development, manufacture, modification or evaluation.
• Experience of leading or providing senior oversight of patient-specific devices, anatomical modelling, additive manufacturing, precision engineering or related specialist medical device services.
• Experience of working within quality management systems, including preparation of technical documentation, traceability records, risk assessments and audit-ready evidence.
• Experience of interpreting and applying medical device regulatory requirements, standards and guidance.
• Experience of coordinating complex multidisciplinary projects involving clinical, scientific, engineering, academic and external stakeholders.
• Experience of people management, including supervision, appraisal, objective setting and staff development.
• Experience of managing resources, equipment, service workflows or project budgets.
• Experience of developing service improvement, service development or business case proposals.
• Experience of research, development and innovation involving medical devices or healthcare technology.
• Experience of developing collaborations with clinicians, researchers, academic partners, industry or external innovation partners.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to grants, publications, conference presentations or dissemination of scientific work.
• Experience of holding grants or managing funded innovation or research projects.
• Experience of involvement in regional, national or professional committees or networks.

Scientific & Clinical

Essential

• Ability to apply expert clinical scientific and engineering knowledge to the safe and optimal design, manufacture, configuration, modification and evaluation of medical devices and anatomical models.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical requirements and translate them into technical specifications, design outputs and safe engineering solutions.
• Ability to make balanced judgements in highly complex situations involving safety, clinical need, technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, quality, usability, cost and risk.
• Ability to provide highly specialised advice on medical device innovation for clinical care, surgical planning, research and service development.
• Ability to lead options appraisals, risk assessments and technical reviews for novel or modified medical devices.
• Ability to oversee CAD, image processing, 3D modelling, additive manufacturing and precision engineering workflows.
• Ability to produce, review and approve clear technical documentation, reports, procedures, risk assessments and design records.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and support adoption of emerging technologies relevant to medical device innovation.
• Ability to apply infection control, decontamination, materials compatibility and patient safety requirements to device design and manufacturing decisions.

Leadership

Essential

• Ability to lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary team effectively and sympathetically.
• Ability to motivate staff, inspire confidence and create a cohesive team culture.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and supervise complex programmes of work across multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision for Medical Device Innovation.
• Ability to identify service development opportunities and turn these into practical plans, business cases or funded projects.
• Ability to manage change and introduce new technologies, services and working practices.
• Ability to manage quality, risk and performance in a specialist clinical scientific service.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, equipment and facilities responsibly.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.
• Ability to represent Medical Device Innovation and provide senior specialist advice on behalf of Clinical Engineering, as agreed with the Head of Clinical Engineering.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to communicate highly complex scientific, engineering, regulatory and risk information to clinical, academic, managerial, technical and non-specialist audiences.
• Ability to communicate risks, limitations and options clearly where stakeholders may have differing priorities or levels of technical understanding.
• Ability to negotiate solutions where conflicting clinical, technical, regulatory, operational or financial views exist.
• Ability to prepare clear written reports, policies, procedures, business cases, technical documentation and research governance submissions.
• Ability to present effectively to senior clinicians, Trust managers, academic partners and external stakeholders.
• Ability to chair complex multidisciplinary meetings effectively.
• Ability to develop networks and proactively create new collaborations with clinicians, researchers, industry and external partners.
• Ability to teach and explain complex technical or regulatory material to professional groups.

Research, Development and Innovation

Essential

• Ability to identify unmet clinical needs and translate them into feasible innovation, engineering or research opportunities.
• Ability to lead research, development and innovation projects involving medical devices.
• Ability to support grant development, academic collaboration and dissemination of innovation outcomes.
• Ability to evaluate novel devices, materials, manufacturing methods and clinical technologies.
• Ability to support translation of innovation into safe clinical practice.
• Evidence of research, development or innovation track record.
• Record of presenting or publishing scientific, engineering or innovation work.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly motivated with a commitment to innovation and improving patient care.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to quality, safety and professional accountability.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and service needs.
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload and that of the team, under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing clinical, operational and research priorities.
• Able to work constructively as part of a wider departmental leadership team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Monitor generic emails accounts and return or distribute correspondence to relevant stakeholders. This will include other generic inboxes managed by the governance and operations function.
• Provide administrative guidance to research project applicants preparing submissions to CCR and DTARS, and signpost to subject matter experts as needed.
• Arrange internal review and approvals of research applications to ensure that all applications are reviewed to the required standard and in accordance with the ethical and regulatory expectations, including the coordination of costings and contracts for applications.
• Maintain guidance documents, SOPs and templates, and circulate updates as required to all stakeholders.
• To be responsible for coordinating and managing the approvals process for modifications (both site and RM/ICR sponsor).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Commitment to continued professional development

Desirable

• Higher degree qualification (e.g. BSc) in a relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in an administrative. environment.
• Experience of working in clinical research administration.
• Experience of working with staff from a range of backgrounds and different levels of seniority.
• Experience in data entry and validation.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or HEI environment.
• Experience of the EDGE clinical research database.
• Experience of using digital tools, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate, to improve administrative processes, reporting or workflow efficiency.

Skills / knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work constructively as an individual; as part of a close-knit team; and as part of a wider research community
• Excellent IT literacy: evidence of competence with MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Access
• Strong numeracy skills
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework for conducting clinical research, and requirements for site and sponsor level approvals
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Desirable

• Knowledge of the UK/EU research funding landscape and major public and charitable funders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of mental health services or research as a service user or carer, or as an advocate or representative of service users and carers.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent non-verbal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, manage & prioritise workload effectively.

Knowledge

Essential

• A good understanding of how service user involvement and co-production works in practice

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys House

Leeds

LS7 3JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, and person specification in the attached Job Description. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• In-depth practical experience or formal training in any relevant or adjacent delivery discipline (e.g. user-centred design, software development, delivery management, project management) OR completed study at postgraduate level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Practioner level knowledge of the product lifecycle and how products in different stages of it benefit from different design and development approaches.
• Working level knowledge of a variety of techniques for idea generation, backlog prioritisation, gathering and analysing user or stakeholder feedback, and understanding service metrics and analytics.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Practitioner level skills and experience in working with teams and stakeholders to define user stories with suitable acceptance criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and associated performance metrics and measures.
• Working level skills and experience in determining relevant objectives, key results and performance indicators for a product or service to helps delivery partners, stakeholders and management to ensure the best strategic decisions are made.
• Working level skills and experience in fostering collaboration within and between diverse multidisciplinary service or product delivery teams (e.g. containing a mix of developers, designers, user researchers and other experts).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, and person specification in the attached Job Description. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• In-depth practical experience or formal training in any relevant or adjacent delivery discipline (e.g. user-centred design, software development, delivery management, project management) OR completed study at postgraduate level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Practioner level knowledge of the product lifecycle and how products in different stages of it benefit from different design and development approaches.
• Working level knowledge of a variety of techniques for idea generation, backlog prioritisation, gathering and analysing user or stakeholder feedback, and understanding service metrics and analytics.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Practitioner level skills and experience in working with teams and stakeholders to define user stories with suitable acceptance criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and associated performance metrics and measures.
• Working level skills and experience in determining relevant objectives, key results and performance indicators for a product or service to helps delivery partners, stakeholders and management to ensure the best strategic decisions are made.
• Working level skills and experience in fostering collaboration within and between diverse multidisciplinary service or product delivery teams (e.g. containing a mix of developers, designers, user researchers and other experts).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include (though not limited to) Venepuncture Blood processing ECGs Recruiting patients Collecting/entering data Contacting patients/arranging taxisTraining will be provided as necessary.

For further enquires please contact Senior Research Nurse Tanya Ingram/ Research Nurse Daniel Rowlandson Telephone number 0151 529 3105/5939 [email protected] [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 in relevant subject or equivalent

Desirable

• A typing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Keyboard/Word Processing
• Spreadsheets/databases

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Health Care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Hospital information systems

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to use tact and a sensitive approach to patients and relatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include (though not limited to) Venepuncture Blood processing ECGs Recruiting patients Collecting/entering data Contacting patients/arranging taxisTraining will be provided as necessary.

For further enquires please contact Research Nurse Sarah Fern Telephone number 0151 529 5889 [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 in relevant subject or equivalent
• A typing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Keyboard/Word Processing
• Spreadsheets/databases

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Health Care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Hospital information systems

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to use tact and a sensitive approach to patients and relatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This 3-year post offers the candidate an unparalleled opportunity for training in cardiovascular clinical trials, cardiac imaging and the management of patients with cardiomyopathy.

The research focuses on the academic strengths of the College and the world-leading expertise in dilated cardiomyopathy and clinical trial methodology. The post will facilitate early career success by placing a talented individual within a highly supportive environment and providing them with clinical research experience under expert supervision and mentorship.

This job is aimed at individuals with a track record in clinical cardiology and research and wish to receive further clinical training in cardiomyopathy and clinical trials.

The successful applicant will coordinate a fully-funded clinical study in dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure looking at the natural history of disease and aiming to develop a novel patient reported outcome meausre.

The applicant will be trained in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials by the expert team of investigators and mentors. They may also have the opportunity to be trained if CMR.

They will be encouraged to undertake a post-graduate research degree and be provided with the necessary support and mentorship.

Key benefits of the Imperial scheme include:

• The successful candidate will work alongside a team of senior investigators with an established track record in research.
• Research supervision and mentorship by experienced researchers.
• Dedicated supervision.
• Mentoring from an established clinical academic who is independent from the Fellows training environment.
• Regular research meetings with the primary supervisor.
• Broad skills training and development opportunities provided by the Imperial College LondonGraduate School.
• Regular input and guidance from our dedicated Clinical PhD Programme Committee.
• Dedicated scheme support from the Imperial Clinical Academic Training Office (CATO.)

Key Responsibilities

Research:

• To work with the principal investigators to screen and enrol participants, carry out baseline and follow-up visits, supervise scans and collect and record data in an accurate and systematic way.
• To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients.
• To complete and comply with reporting and progress requirements.
• To work with the principal investigators to complete and update applications and reports to appropriate regulatory and ethical bodies.
• To work with colleagues to complete trial data analysis in a robust and scientific manner.
• To present findings to colleagues at internal and external meetings (travelling within the UK and abroad).
• To draft publications for submission to peer reviewed journals.
• The post holder will be responsible for accurate record keeping and documentation of results, and for preparing research reports and papers arising from his/her research.
• To contribute to the drafting of grant applications.
• To develop research collaborations within the College and the wider community.
• To promote the reputation of the NHLI and Faculty of Medicine and related research centres and groups.

Committees and Meetings:

• To attend meetings and report progress on the project, (written and oral) both within the College and externally.

Clinical:

• To receive training in the care of patients with cardiomyopathy. The fellow will have the opportunity to attend clinics if desired and research commitments allow.

Other:

• To undertake any necessary training and/or development.
• The post holder will contribute to teaching medical students.
• To undertake any necessary training and/or development.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the principal investigator.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to the intellectual activities of their host department and to keep up to date with scientific advances in the field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical qualification: MBBS, MMBCh or equivalent.
• Advanced life support (ALS).
• Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration (or eligible for full registration).

Desirable

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent.
• Desire to undertake postgraduate research degree .

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of outstanding academic and/or outstanding research achievements e.g. degrees, presentations at meetings, publications, awards and prizes. The evidence must demonstrate the potential to achieve the highest standards of scientific research and maintain an independent, high-profile academic research career.
• Evidence of participation in research e.g. clinical audit, clinical protocols; clinical.
• guidelines; clinical service quality improvement initiatives; experience during student electives, intercalated degrees and academic clinical fellowships
• Hold a current fitness to practice certificate, registration with licence to practice (or equivalent) from the relevant regulatory authority
• Hold a current medical indemnity policy that is valid where the training will occur
• Relevant experience of practice in clinical medicine

Desirable

• Previous experience of clinical trials.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College London

Address

Sydney St, London

London

SW3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of this role, and under the supervision of and as directed by Prof Nichola Cooper, the postholders responsibilities include;

Establish recruitment plans to clinical trials across the sector

Undertake the Associate PI scheme (https://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/clinical-research-courses-and-support/associate-principal-investigator-scheme)

Council patients on clinical trials

Present clinical trial updates at regional and national MDTs

Arrange teaching sessions on clinical trials across the network

Develop relevant research and clinical skills

Record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clear interpretation of results

Write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and to present at scientific meetings nationally and internationally

Contribute to teaching in the department

Join multidisciplinary meetings and participate in clinical governance activities and audit

Participate as part of the larger research group as required

Participate in departmental managerial activities as required

Compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000, COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the laboratory and all other relevant Imperial College policies, including Financial Regulations, the Equal Opportunities Policy, the Promoting Race Equality Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Information Systems Security Policy, and the Intellectual Property rights and Register of Interests Policies

To develop aims and objectives for a higher degree, to register and prepare grant submissions optional.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS Full GMC registration Advanced Life Support training completed within six months prior to appointment MRCP or MRCPCH
• Candidate needs to have haematology training (equivalent to ST4 or above)

Desirable

• Part 1 in MCRPath

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Career track in relevant specialty, i.e. Haematology Familiarity with the area of study of Haematology
• Proven experience in acute hospital setting Sound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical procedures

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to exercise initiative Ability to work constructively and effectively within a small team
• Ability to collaborate with and relate to others Ability to develop and apply new concepts
• Creative approach to problem-solving Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term roles are also open to applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis.

Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their line manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role is in the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of teams that work together, across the HRA and across the UK research landscape to provide the appropriate approvals for health and care research in England and, in some cases, across the UK, and to coordinate and standardise research regulation policy and practice across the UK.

This directorate issues HRA Approval, provides the research ethics service in England, supports the Confidentiality Advisory Group advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent; and coordinates technical assurances for pharmacy and radiation. We lead work to refine and maintain the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience. We do this by working collaboratively with external partners and nearly 1000 committee volunteers to improve the research environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant portfolio of evidence/experience, with specialist knowledge of relevant procedures, demonstrating ability to work at this level in business or related fields. Commitment to maintaining and developing specialist knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD),

Desirable

• Project management qualification or portfolio of evidence demonstrating project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Current knowledge of UK ecosystem for health and social care research including Technical Assurances, HRA Approval and site set up requirements

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of having developed and delivered training

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Flexible working approach, willingness to travel to relevant meetings throughout the UK

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity, use negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to work well and communicate orally and in written communication with others at all levels

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement and management - including appropriate mode and pitch of communications at every stage

Desirable

• Significant delivery of change and ability to update effectively through reporting and verbal feedback/presentation

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including ability to interpret feedback, use it in planning and prepare updates

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Highly self-motivated, confident, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative. Adaptable to change with a commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a diplomatic and effective manner
• Excellent organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hra.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Degree or equivalent professional qualification, management qualification (e.g. or equivalent experience and Educated to a Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in healthcare data function
• *In-depth knowledge in data Research including experience and training plus further management knowledge to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent.
• *Experience of further professional development
• *Knowledge of Human Tissue Act, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Common law of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR acquired through degree or equivalent.
• *Evidence of relevant continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

• *Experience in technology, healthcare, and research innovation
• *Excellent working knowledge of MHRA
• *Experience in writing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• *Experience of an agile user centred approach to project management
• *Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to ensure project delivery.
• *Experience in understanding technical discussions and documentation including data and digital themes.
• *Experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• *Understanding of Research Data Governance process
• *Experience of working with public & private sector funding
• *Knowledge of Data science and data research within the NHS
• *Have demonstrable experience of understanding and implementing key legislation to practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR), ISO standards and Information Commissioners Office (ICO) guidance.
• *Hold extensive knowledge of NHS data and the use of it in terms of Governance practices

Desirable

• *Understanding of the needs of hospital staff, clinicians, and researchers.
• *Experience working with Commercial companies to service data requests
• *Experience of working in hospital setting

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines and prioritise workloads
• *Flexible approach to work with a strong motivation
• *Strong attention to detail
• *The post holder will be required to work flexibly for this post
• *May be required to work and travel across all UHB sites and externally as required by the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of time management and working flexibly
• Experience of working to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in applied health research
• Experience of undertaking literature reviews
• Experience of working in NHS environment

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Awareness and understanding of research processes
• An ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex / sensitive situations
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to work in a team

Desirable

• Qualitative and/or quantitative analysis skills
• Content development for social media content

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Desirable

• Understanding of ethics application procedures
• Understanding of NHS work environment

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree or health professional qualification*

Desirable

• Masters* or equivalent in a social science or a health-related subject.

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Institute for Health Research

Temple Bank House

Bradford

BD9 4LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Carry out planned care required by the clinical trials protocol for a group of volunteers without direct supervision.
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualized patient/volunteer care.
• Responsible for recruiting to, and following up, patients within studies. This includes both randomized clinical trials and other highquality clinical studies. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Act as a patient advocate enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials and ensuringadvice and information is provided.
• Ensure there is sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensuring that they are carried out within the Trustand Centre's policies and clinical trial protocol.
• Assist in clinical trials including venepuncture and cannulation of volunteers when necessary ensuring that they are carried out withinthe Trusts policies, research governance , Medicines for Human Use ( Clinical Trials Regulations ) Incorporating InternationalConference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and Data Protection Act.
• Undertake clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, analysis of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical observation etc.Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of care to the volunteer.
• Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for, or any sample or data taken from aVolunteer which will form part of a research study , in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements and Medicines for Human Use ( Clinical Trials Regulations ) Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP).
• Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
• Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use ( Clinical TrialsRegulations ) Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP).Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programme.
• Deal with concerns raised by volunteers and visitors in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary.
• Act as the volunteers advocate

Administration

• Plan, organize and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet participant needs.
• Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for volunteer careEnsure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective
• Participate in audits, Eg. those undertaken by the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Authority ( MHRA ), nursing audits and clinical benchmarking exercises, and suggest any change to improve standards
• Ensure the economical use of resources
• Contribute to the overall control of the ward or departmental budget and identify areas where cost improvements can be made.
• Ensure the safe custody of volunteers property in accordance with Trust policies.
• Actively participate in and support the development of the clinical research facility.
• Promote and participate in the implementation of policies within the Centre and to ensure compliance with Trust, Government and EUDirectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes.
• Ensure that clinical trials are effectively archived as required.Assist in the process of gaining local regulatory committee approval (ethics and R&D approval).

Education and Training

• Assist in the education and support of health care professionals to enable them to care for clinical trial patients and recruit to clinical trials where appropriate.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of research related topics particularly related to clinical trials.
• Attend local and national meetings as appropriate and as agreed with the local coordination centre.
• Attend regular update sessions at GSTT.
• Assess the needs of volunteers, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested
• Educate and counsel volunteers, family and those who volunteer for clinical trials before, during and after clinical studies and investigations
• Assist the Charge Nurse in orientating all new staff and students to the ward or department
• Provide teaching and development to the nursing team and students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes
• Act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the nursing team

Other

• Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.To maintain patient confidentiality and standards of Good Clinical
• Practice (GCP) at all times
• Maintain NMC registration

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse
• Educated to degree Level or above

Desirable

• Specific Clinical Research qualification
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience (eg. SACT)

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working within a ward environment as a qualified nurse
• Experience with data management including Excel Spreadsheets, eCRF and patient database systems
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Certification

Desirable

• Post registration experience in a relevant specialty (SACT, oncology, research delivery)

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
• Organisation, problem solving and management skills
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
• Competency in phlebotomy and cannulation

Additional Information

Essential

• Flexible approach towards teamwork and patient/family involvement
• Enthusiastic, professional and accountable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site - Guys and St. Thomas'

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with colleagues across the NENC health and care system to mobilise evidence across four priority areas for the Integrated Care System (Longer, healthier lives; Fairer outcomes for everyone; Better health and care services, and; Giving our children the best start in life) aligned to the ARC's themes.

Support the benefits realisation of ARC NENC research by monitoring emerging evidence in priority policy areas (see above) and making this information easily digestible for decision makers and stakeholders.

Undertake knowledge mobilisation work in sprints (6-12 months) to inform key decisions in the health and care system, providing the right information to the right people at the right time. Sprint activity may include: rapid evidence reviews, round-table events with stakeholders and public members, identification of adoption ready research and innovation, strengthening relationships in the region, and presenting relevant evidence in the right context.

Working with colleagues in the national KM Network to identify research and innovation developed in NENC that are ready for roll-out in other regions or ready for wider adoption. Similarly, the post holder will identify adoption ready research and innovations from other ARCs and Health Innovation Networks that are relevant to NENC ICS.

Consult with public members through the ARC NENC Public Involvement and Community Engagement (PICE) network on priority setting (for the sprints), implementation and mobilising evidence into practice.

Actively integrate with existing implementation and knowledge mobilisation initiatives in the region, including the ARC NENC Impact and Implementation Special Interest Group, Boost, Embedded Researchers in Local Councils (ERIC) network, Knowledge Mobilisation Alliance, KNOW-PH, the NIHR Centre for Engagement and Dissemination.

Champion the role of Knowledge Mobilisation in the region by engaging with relevant stakeholders and networks, and work closely with our community of practice fellows, dementia, social care and mental health fellows, who are research champions in their respective teams and organisations, and will be key in championing KM more widely.

Actively engage with the KM Network and cross ARC network of KM Fellows and support research brokerage within and across ARCs.Collect data on how the evidence mobilised is being used. This could take the form of reflective diaries, observation notes at meetings, document analysis and follow-up interviews with stakeholders to track where the evidence flows within organisations and how confident they are in using data and information to inform decisions. Based on this information, construct outcomes changes for the evidence mobilised and the impact achieved.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st September 2026

Closing date : 15th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Educated to PhD level or equivalent level of experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience of knowledge mobilisation approaches
• Knowledge of UK health research environment and experience with working with multiple stakeholders to facilitate evidence into policy and practice
• Awareness of barriers and facilitators to knowledge mobilisation
• Understanding of information governance including data protection and confidentiality requirements

Desirable

• Experience in or knowledge of project management approaches
• Knowledge of relevant public health networks, knowledge mobilisation networks and/or health protection research community
• An appreciation of knowledge mobilisation theories and how they can be operationalised. Understanding of implementation science methodology

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven presentation and scientific report writing skills
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work under own initiative, respond to sudden unexpected demands whilst maintaining a professional, calm and efficient manner
• Eye for accuracy and detail
• Ability to work to tight timescales

Desirable

• Experience in designing, organising, facilitating and evaluating knowledge sharing events such as stakeholder meetings, webinars, community forums and other engagement activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Elaine Ferguson Business Intelligence Lead [email protected] Shortlisting Date: tbc Interview Date: tbc

This is a fixed term contract role until 31 March 2027.

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and passionate person with experience of working in a progressive Business Intelligence environment.

Do you have experience leading the delivery of BI solutions for organisations with multiple stakeholders? Delivering quality assured evidence based insights to inform business decisions?

Can you provide technical support and data warehouse maintenance? Do you have experience producing self reporting dashboards in data visualisation environments such as Qlik or Tableau?

The role will develop informatics delivery, ensuring user requirements are met with accurate and well-presented outputs supporting the NIHR missions to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has a mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR plays a pivotal role in attracting, training and supporting the best researchers and complements the additional NIHR investment in world-class research facilities and a skilled research workforce.

This role is hosted by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) and delivers the work of the NIHR, leading on policy, strategy and delivery in respect of academic training in England and working closely with other NIHR centres and the Science Research and Evidence (SRE) Directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Our business intelligence tasks can range in scale from small ad-hoc data requests to long-term, cross-team projects. As part of a small and friendly team your role will allow you to work with the full end-to-end business intelligence delivery process. From meeting stakeholders and understanding requirements, through data modelling and the ETL process, to data visualisation and generating insight - you’ll get to experience it all!

Main duties will include working with relational databases with MS SQL server and ETL tools such as SSIS. You will also perform analysis of data loads and implement data warehouse design theory and data modelling techniques. Producing reports and data visualisation in Qlik or Tableau using a variety of data sources. Our current data warehouse is on-premise, but there may be the opportunity in the future to move to a hybrid or cloud based approach. Therefore, any experience of Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS may also be beneficial.

Through our data scientists, we are exploring and implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. An enthusiasm for the field of data science, and a desire to collaborate, and support these projects will also be beneficial.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Experience

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

NIHR Academy

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 2TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Identify gaps in procedure, policy, information and staff knowledge relevant to research within the division/area of responsibility and devise appropriate systems to fill them and improve performance.
• Attend and represent the unit at relevant meetings. Ensure an environment that is conducive to the development and delivery of clinical research, that is empowering for staff, and is responsive to changing needs and strategy.
• Ensure facilities and other resources are available to meet service needs, including analysing and managing space requirements
• Build alliances and working partnerships.
• Observe and comply with the relevant policies and procedures for health and safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy.
• Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Life sciences (or equivalent) undergraduate degree or relevant experience;
• Research methods education;
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development;
• Recent GCP training;

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree (eg. MSc, PhD)

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Experience as a senior trial coordinator or above working in a clinical research environment in the NHS;
• Detailed knowledge of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework;
• Experience of clinical trial and portfolio budget / finance management;
• Personal and leadership management experience;
• Experience in delivering teaching programmes;
• Well-developed IT skills/word processing, data collection/internet skills;

Desirable

• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS);

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation;
• Excellent cross-disciplinary/interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships;
• Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review
• Confident and articulate;
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise;
• Ability to innovate and respond to change;
• Able to work unsupervised;

Desirable

• Ability to initiate and drive original research;

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research Governance Responsibilities

Administer the Trusts research governance processes, including study registration, assessment, and site capacity and capability reviews, under the direction of the Research Governance Manager. Review research submissions to ensure completeness and compliance with regulatory, ethical, and governance requirements, working with researchers to resolve outstanding issues.

Liaise with clinical teams, pharmacy, finance, and support services to obtain approvals and documentation required for study set-up. Coordinate the processing of study approvals, amendments, annual reports, and study closures, ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and completed within agreed timeframes.

Manage the Trusts Research Passport and honorary contract processes, providing guidance to researchers and maintaining accurate records of access arrangements. Offer advice and support to researchers, sponsors, and external organisations on research governance requirements and procedures.

Maintain research management systems and ensure paper and electronic documentation is stored, archived, and managed in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Monitor performance against local and national research targets, supporting the timely delivery of study set-up activities and effective governance across the research portfolio.

Person Specification

Additional

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible approach to work, including willingness to work across all WWL sites. Attending conferences and meetings at external locations.
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of GCP guidelines/EU directives
• An understanding of research processes in the NHS including research governance and regulations relating to research practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• An understanding of GCP guidelines/EU directives

Skills

Essential

• Advanced understanding of Microsoft applications for managing and analysing information, e.g. Word and Excel
• Motivation for research
• Ability to work under own initiative and independently within and outside of the department without direct supervision.
• Able to prioritise tasks and cope with deadlines.
• Works autonomously based on following clearly defined procedures and prioritising work in accordance with business need/strategy.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including team working.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

Desirable

• Tenacity and a proactive approach to work
• Using NHS on-line forms and databases (for example LPMS, R-Peak, Edge, IRAS, HIS)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials, including governance experience.
• Experience of office administration

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS.
• Previous experience of establishing office systems and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills and understanding in Research & Development
• GCSE level Maths and English or equivalent experience
• Educated to at least NVQ 4 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level in life sciences or health related discipline, or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials.
• Good Clinical Practice certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinical Research Hub

Queens Road

Ashton, Wigan

WN4 8LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)