Job summary

Radiology is looking to appoint to a role, as Senior Research Project manager, to help lead and develop the research and clinical trials functions of the department to cover a 12-month secondment. This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone with research experience looking to develop their leadership skills.

The Radiology department provides diagnostics, staging, re-staging and interventional procedures in support of patient oncology treatments and clinical trials.

There is a need to provide a more integrated and coherent approach to our bespoke research strategy. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills and previous experience in the set-up and delivery of clinical research projects.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to show professional qualifications, skills and experience in order to perform the following key duties:

• Provide lead administration for the development of the Radiology research programme, under the guidance of the Clinical Director for Radiology
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth management of research programmes and the delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Use knowledge and skills to secure additional funding and investments through different grant schemes, for the service to become self-sustainable.
• Ensure that studies meet all legal and regulatory obligations in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
• Provide support to the radiologists in their clinical research activities; including organisation of relevant meetings and the production of action logs and minutes.
• Liaise with a wide range of academic, clinical, and administrative staff throughout, and external to, the Trust, including grant funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies.

Line management of the Radiology Clinical Trials team, in their provision of expert administration of imaging support for clinical trials.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide lead administration for the development of the Radiology research programme, under the guidance of the Clinical Director for Radiology
• To be responsible for ensuring the smooth management of the programmes of research and clinical strategy development and the delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• To use knowledge and skills to secure additional funding and investments through different grant schemes, for the service to become self-sustainable.
• To ensure that studies meet the requirements of all legal and regulatory obligations and the Department of Healths Research Governance Framework.
• To provide support to the radiologists in their clinical research activities; including organisation of relevant meetings and the production of action logs and minutes.
• To liaise with a wide range of academic, clinical, and administrative staff throughout, and external to, the Trust, including grant funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies.
• To manage the Radiology Clinical Trials team, in their provision of expert administration of imaging support for clinical trials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

To act as line manager for the Clinical Trials Radiographers (CTR) and the Radiology Clinical Trials Assistants (RCTA)

To provide first line operational management of staff, including recruitment, career development, disciplinary or grievance matters and performance reviews.

To monitor the service performance for the Radiology Clinical Trials team; communicating any problems to the Operational Managers and assisting with the identification and implementation of remedial action plans.

To be responsible for ensuring risk assessments are undertaken and records are maintained.

Project management

Ensure good management of the specific Radiologyprogrammes of research and the production of deliverables, on time and within budget.

Use knowledge of research processes and clinical pathways and skills in scientific writing to produce abstracts, manuscripts, ethics applications, business cases and for grant preparation and submission

To develop and manage the portfolio of Radiology research studies ensuring coordination and dissemination of results/good practice

Responsibility for the day-to-day project management, coordination and execution of the research projects and any relevant delegated budget.

Act as the Trust contact regarding Radiology based major funding opportunities.

Coordinate the grant application processes, including internal/external collaborative meetings, peer review, quality control, approvals and preparation/submission of all relevant documentation. This will include education of colleagues in terms of navigation of complex grant schemes and technical applications.

Identifying and pursuing potential funding opportunities for Radiology clinical and research projects.

Liaise with Trust and University finance and research support departments and external funding bodies regarding the day-to-day administration and management of relevant research grants/funding.

Liaise with Trust and University departments and external customers regarding the co-ordination and drafting of relevant non-commercial agreements and contracts.

Liaise with Christie Research staff to co-ordinate regulatory, ethics and local R&D applications to ensure all approvals have been gained prior to research study start.

Plan, design and evaluate research protocols, patient information questionnaires, study pro-formas and specialist standard operating procedures for specific research studies as appropriate. Will be proactive and independent working but will have peer support and guidance available through the Research and Innovation divisional teams.

Actively contribute to the development of systems to track clinical and research projects including grant funding opportunities, outcomes and awarding body feedback.

Teaching / Training

Organise external collaborative and training meetings: invite speakers, book venue, liaise with organisers and attendees, advertise event and including presentations at the meeting to large groups of people.

Contribute to training programmes for clinical staff with topics that may include grant funding opportunities and funding processes.

Participate in Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate.

Other

Assist with preparation for and presentation of reviews/inspections (e.g., QSI, CQC, MHRA, in-house audits, etc).

Development and administration of project web sites, if required

Contribute to the strategic planning of Radiology research specific projects and developments, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and advising on necessary adjustments.

Establish working practices to ensure Radiology research performance data is accurately collated and maintained, including externally facing information.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of the infrastructure to measure and monitor performance within the Radiology research team to ensure that performance is in line with key performance indicators.

Personal Development

Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge through a process of appraisal and personal development planning to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job.

Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of key research areas and build effective working relationships with research staff.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

Any other duties, which after discussion, might be reasonably requested to ensure effective research and trial functions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a scientific discipline and relevant experience in scientific & medical research
• Relevant technical or professional qualification

Desirable

• PhD or similar experience in academic research.
• ECDL qualification or equivalent or clinical research qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Project Management
• Report writing
• Business case development
• Analysing, interpreting and presenting data.
• Grant writing and submissions
• Ethics applications
• Co-ordinating and management of clinical trials

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Previous experience of managing staff
• Co-ordinating international trials
• Patient Information Systems
• Audit Design

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally with, the ability to produce written reports and present findings including the ability to communicate complex information to groups
• Able to work collaboratively and in teams
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to plan, organise and manage multiple and complex activities/projects and deliver on time (including analysis and ability to compare a range of highly complex options)
• Advanced use of MS Office
• Skilled in time management and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to understand the principles of research proposals covering a wide range of subject areas
• Ability to analyse complex situations and compare a range of options

Desirable

• Use of bibliographic software (e.g. EndNote)
• Familiarity with multi-site teleconference media

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of research funding systems
• Knowledge of NHS R&D requirements.
• Understanding of Data Protection Act and confidentiality.
• Understanding of clinical pathways and processes
• Knowledge of HR principles and processes.

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