Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical trial administration including data management.
• Experience of staff supervision/ Management
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience in Study Set up, Feasibility and Contracts Management

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Post graduate level qualification/courses or equivalent experience within research and /or a related field
• Willingness to undertake training as appropriate for role

Desirable

• Relevant training courses in clinical research

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of the clinical trials process and GCP guidelines/EU directives
• Knowledge of case reports forms.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of patient information systems.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
• Role model our Trust values every day

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in the management of a portfolio of clinical research studies, especially with regards to the legal framework surrounding research, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), Research Ethics and Health Research Authority (HRA) regulations, including providing advice on specific regulatory questions applicable to both individual studies and the overall policies of the Department.
• Support PIs with the preparation of new study applications and amendments, including submitting for sponsorship review, HRA/REC/MHRA approval, overseeing contracting arrangements, and confirming appropriate study costings
• Ensure that study set up activities are completed within NIHRs 150-day (and any other relevant) targets, and that recruitment and management of studies within the Departments portfolio are proceeding to time and target.
• Provide supervision and line management to the research administrator team, ensuring they are assigned responsibilities corresponding to their knowledge and skills.
• Work closely with the Director of Clinical & Research Imaging Operations, Head of Early Life Imaging Research Department, Principal Investigators, Superintendent Research Radiographer and senior clinical and management teams to ensure efficiency in operational activities in the Department.
• Provide guidance to multi-disciplinary staff on issues relating to research governance; staff will include Research Nurses and Midwives, Radiographers, Clinical Research Practitioners, Clinicians, Scientists, and Developmental Psychologists.
• Act as an expert for all research governance matters, and be the nominated Departmental lead engaging with R&D teams across the University, GSTT and wider Kings Health Partners (KHP) (e.g. Research Grants, Information Governance, R&D Governance, Joint Research Office, KHP Clinical Trials Office)
• Represent the Department at relevant committees which concern research delivery (e.g. Facilities, IT, Governance)
• Network effectively with other Research Managers and research delivery teams within BMEIS, GSTTs Clinical Imaging & Medical Physics (CLIMP) Directorate, NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and Healthtech Research Centre (HRC), Commercial Research Delivery Centre and beyond
• Communicate effectively and maintain a good working relationship with colleagues within the School, University, GSTT and wider NHS.
• Ensure that resources are used effectively, in line with stakeholders requirements, prioritising projects and tasks when necessary.
• Use initiative and creativity to resolve issues that might arise and identify issues that require onward escalation to clinical and/or research teams, investigators and senior management
• Maintain an organisational overview that can quickly and efficiently react to changes in the external environment, utilising the College and Trust change management processes where necessary.
• Proactively contribute to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and research inclusion initiatives to embed co-design and inclusion within our studies

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of current issues and national priorities in research, with good understanding of complex and evolving research governance issues impacting the Schools research activities
• Proven experience of delivering all aspects of clinical research studies (e.g. governance, data management/data security, patient care) and a proven ability to apply these to the development, testing and implementation of research management procedures
• Demonstrated ability to develop study protocols in collaboration with investigators, and support their regulatory and ethical applications
• Ability to oversee complex research projects, ensuring meeting of regulatory submissions and project milestones across projects, and communicating progress through high quality outputs
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, nurses, midwives and administrative staff
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, to facilitate effective communication with a range of clinical, academic and non-academic staff
• Prior experience of line management and/or training and mentorship of multi-disciplinary staff in research delivery and/or management

Desirable

• Knowledge of imaging modalities and prior experience of managing imaging studies and/or those including imaging components
• Working knowledge of legislation dealing with data privacy and use, including in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Experience of using or developing electronic site file management, consenting and data capture systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate degree and / or other relevant professional qualification and experience in clinical research management

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

Kings College London

Address

St. Thomas's Hospital

249 Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role sits within the Policy and Partnerships directorate which is made up of three teams: policy and engagement, communications and public involvement. We provide support and advice across the organisation on communicating with staff and external audiences, engaging with stakeholders and involving patients and the public in our work. To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following: We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement. Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of engaging with people about policy issues in any sector and a strong theoretical understanding of how to do this well. This should be equivalent to at least a post-graduate diploma level of training and experience, but we recognise and welcome that you may have taken very different routes to this.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Good analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to apply these to independently manage competing priorities on your time and to be flexible and adaptable when needed to make these happen.
• A good communicator, both in person and in writing, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and accessible way to different audiences.

Desirable

• Understanding of health and social care research policy.
• Understanding of the policy-making process, including the role of government and parliament.

Experience

Essential

• Able to manage engagement projects from beginning to end, including defining objectives, designing an appropriate approach to meet these, making this happen, reporting on progress, and using the outputs to inform change.
• Experience of engaging with people and organisations about health and social care research policy and/or issues in research.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting committees or stakeholder groups, including liaising with members and writing minutes.

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential

• Able to proactively find, interpret, and define information about issues and stakeholders that are important to the HRA's work, analyse and identify what this means for the HRA, and share these insights with colleagues.

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Able to apply insights to engage with people and organisations in a way that works for them so that you can build and maintain great relationships with stakeholders.
• Confident to engage with people who may have different and conflicting points of view and use diplomacy and sensitivity to find a way to move forward together.
• Proactively ask for and use feedback to inform your actions, even if it means you need to change your approach.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity.

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Nottingham

Seaton House, City Link

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role sits within the Policy and Partnerships directorate which is made up of three teams: policy and engagement, communications and public involvement. We provide support and advice across the organisation on communicating with staff and external audiences, engaging with stakeholders and involving patients and the public in our work. To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following: We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement. Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of engaging with people about policy issues in any sector and a strong theoretical understanding of how to do this well. This should be equivalent to at least a post-graduate diploma level of training and experience, but we recognise and welcome that you may have taken very different routes to this.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Good analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to apply these to independently manage competing priorities on your time and to be flexible and adaptable when needed to make these happen.
• A good communicator, both in person and in writing, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and accessible way to different audiences.

Desirable

• Understanding of health and social care research policy.
• Understanding of the policy-making process, including the role of government and parliament.

Experience

Essential

• Able to manage engagement projects from beginning to end, including defining objectives, designing an appropriate approach to meet these, making this happen, reporting on progress, and using the outputs to inform change.
• Experience of engaging with people and organisations about health and social care research policy and/or issues in research.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting committees or stakeholder groups, including liaising with members and writing minutes.

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential

• Able to proactively find, interpret, and define information about issues and stakeholders that are important to the HRA's work, analyse and identify what this means for the HRA, and share these insights with colleagues.

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Able to apply insights to engage with people and organisations in a way that works for them so that you can build and maintain great relationships with stakeholders.
• Confident to engage with people who may have different and conflicting points of view and use diplomacy and sensitivity to find a way to move forward together.
• Proactively ask for and use feedback to inform your actions, even if it means you need to change your approach.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity.

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role sits within the Policy and Partnerships directorate which is made up of three teams: policy and engagement, communications and public involvement. We provide support and advice across the organisation on communicating with staff and external audiences, engaging with stakeholders and involving patients and the public in our work. To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following: We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement. Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of engaging with people about policy issues in any sector and a strong theoretical understanding of how to do this well. This should be equivalent to at least a post-graduate diploma level of training and experience, but we recognise and welcome that you may have taken very different routes to this.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Good analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to apply these to independently manage competing priorities on your time and to be flexible and adaptable when needed to make these happen.
• A good communicator, both in person and in writing, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and accessible way to different audiences.

Desirable

• Understanding of health and social care research policy.
• Understanding of the policy-making process, including the role of government and parliament.

Experience

Essential

• Able to manage engagement projects from beginning to end, including defining objectives, designing an appropriate approach to meet these, making this happen, reporting on progress, and using the outputs to inform change.
• Experience of engaging with people and organisations about health and social care research policy and/or issues in research.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting committees or stakeholder groups, including liaising with members and writing minutes.

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential

• Able to proactively find, interpret, and define information about issues and stakeholders that are important to the HRA's work, analyse and identify what this means for the HRA, and share these insights with colleagues.

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Able to apply insights to engage with people and organisations in a way that works for them so that you can build and maintain great relationships with stakeholders.
• Confident to engage with people who may have different and conflicting points of view and use diplomacy and sensitivity to find a way to move forward together.
• Proactively ask for and use feedback to inform your actions, even if it means you need to change your approach.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity.

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the Band 4 and Band 5 job descriptions as attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous clinical trial co-ordination related exposure
• Familiarity and/or previous experience of medical terminology

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience in oncology and/or haematology
• Previous research experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good (standard) keyboard skills
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint)

Desirable

• Ability to handle pipettes/sample handling

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education e.g. Maths and English
• Degree or similar health related qualification or equivalent range of experience within the role

Desirable

• Current GCP certificate

Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people
• Excellent organisational skills
• Use initiative and be innovative within the scope of the role
• To be able to prioritise workload
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work within a 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.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 skillsalign 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.

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

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

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 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 skillsalign 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.

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

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hra.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 skillsalign 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.

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

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

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

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 information

We 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.

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 positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role 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 overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle upon Tyne

Holland Drive

Newcastle

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 information

We 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.

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 positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role 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 overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

London

2 Redman Place,

London

E20 1JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 information

We 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.

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 positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role 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 overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road,

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 information

We 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.

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 positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role 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 overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Nottingham

Seaton House, City Link

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hra.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

Nottingham

Seaton House, City Link

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hra.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

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hra.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

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Experience

Essential

• Patient facing clinical experience.
• Experience explaining clinical information clearly.
• Experience with clinical data collection.

Desirable

• Knowledge of and preferably experience in, the conducting of clinical trials
• Training or coaching others
• Experience of clinical trials and research approvals process

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
• Awareness of the Health Research Authority.

Desirable

• Awareness of clinical networks, NIHR or similar research programmes
• Human Tissue Act

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Strong record keeping.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to coach and support others.
• Phlebotomy
• Cannulation

Desirable

• Experience of using research databases
• Electronic logging systems.
• Sample handling and processing

Other

Essential

• Comfortable working in different clinical and academic environments at both Barts and QMUL.
• Adaptable to change.
• Working with staff from a range of professional backgrounds and seniority.
• Working collaboratively in a team.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Compassionate, calm and aligned with WeCare values.
• Willing to work to contracted hours within BBR service hours 08:00-18:00.
• Willingness to participate in emergency on-call rota.

Desirable

• Interest in genomics, research or service development.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

JVSC, Charterhouse Square

London

EC1M 6BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research:

• Work with the Principal Investigator (PI), Senior Research Nurse, Pandemic Preparedness Research Theme leadership team, research technicians and collaborating sites to coordinate and deliver HOPPER and other research studies in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Prepare, assemble and quality-check self-sampling kits and clinical packs for use in research studies.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, enrolment and follow-up across recruiting sites, including reviewing eConsent, monitoring participant progress, and ensuring protocol adherence throughout the study.
• Conduct research visits, including home visits where required, obtaining informed consent where delegated, collecting biological samples (including blood and other relevant specimens), and ensuring their safe transport and processing in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulations.
• Support the maintenance of regulatory and ethical approvals, including liaising with the Health Research Authority (HRA), Research Ethics Committees (RECs), and processing protocol amendments and other study documentation.
• Review medical records and collect, record and maintain accurate clinical, microbiological and epidemiological research data in electronic databases and study systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR, GCP and local governance requirements.
• Maintain essential study documentation and coordinate regulatory submissions, including preparation and submission of protocol amendments and other documentation to the Health Research Authority (HRA), Research Ethics Committees (REC) and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Monitor study progress and participant recruitment, maintaining accurate study records and providing regular updates to the Senior Research Nurse/Study Coordinator and research leadership team.
• Support quality assurance activities by identifying potential issues with study conduct, participating in audits and monitoring visits, and ensuring compliance with the Research Governance Framework, GCP and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage study resources effectively, including maintaining adequate stocks of study equipment and consumables.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with collaborators, research teams and clinical staff, promoting awareness of translational research and supporting delivery of research across the HPRU and collaborating organisations.
• Contribute to the analysis, dissemination and communication of research findings, including preparing reports, presentations and scientific publications where appropriate.
• Participate actively in laboratory meetings, seminars, training and continuing professional development, maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of respiratory infections and pandemic preparedness research.
• Contribute to HPRU public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities and support wider research engagement initiatives.

Patient/Participant Care:

• Undertake participant sampling procedures, ensuring participant safety, comfort and protocol compliance.
• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with participants/patients/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good relations. This will include the provision of information and support to relatives/carers as appropriate
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Imperial College London and other participating organisational policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards always. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety, and security)
• To ensure appropriate training is gained to ensure the safety of patients/participants before, during and after a procedure is carried out (i.e. taking blood samples). To treat all patients with dignity and respect throughout the procedure and to identify any Adverse Events/ Serious Adverse Events ASAP to the medical team/PI/CI/Study Co-ordinator
• To act as patient advocate in line with the Research Governance Framework and GCP guidelines
• Maintain and update own clinical expertise and contribute as a role model to ensure the delivery of nursing care is at the highest possible level to meet participant needs
• Develop tools to improve the quality of the service
• Ensure that study documentation is maintained to the highest standard, including electronic records, and conforms to the Research Governance Framework, GCP guidelines and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Supporting the study team in the preparation and submission of research ethics and regulatory applications
• To promptly report Adverse Events to the Senior Research Nurse/Study Co-ordinator according to study protocols
• Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems required to ensure study flow.

Professional and Educational:

• To participate in and contribute to the academic programme of seminars and staff meetings in the locality
• To maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge
• Act as a resource for colleagues in relation to all aspects of clinical research
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Respiratory Infection research-related articles
• To undertake relevant research-related training, such as GCP training and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of research governance regulations
• To comply with all relevant research regulations, e.g., the Human Tissue Act, Data Protection Act, UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Good Clinical Practice requirements
• Continue your own professional development, keeping up to date with current practice
• Maintain links with other research nurses and clinical nurse specialists within Imperial College London and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to share knowledge and provide mutual support
• Develop personal and professional knowledge through study, critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking with other health professionals locally and nationally.

Leadership/Managerial:

• Participate in the management of the study team, including delegation of work on a day-to-day basis for junior and/or non-permanent staff
• Be the named nurse responsible and undertake an independent leading role for their team on the day, ensuring that relevant protocols are adhered to and that participants are recruited in a timely fashion
• To anticipate the daily needs arising within their teams and act accordingly
• To actively participate in organising the teams and logistics daily
• Actively participate in the development of the study and local protocols

Other:

• Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate
• To ensure that the views of research participants are effectively sought, channelled and acted upon
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct
• To always maintain patient confidentiality
• To work flexibly across Imperial College London, UKHSA and collaborating research sites in London
• The ability to work out of hours from time to time

Clinical Responsibilities:

• The post holder will be expected to take additional responsibilities appropriate to their level of experience and expertise
• If necessary, the post holder will hold an honorary clinical contract with the appropriate NHS Trust/s and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).