Job vacancy: Senior Research Manager, Academic Cardiovascular Unit (ACU), South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough

Job summary

Main area: Corporate Services
Grade: Band 7
Contract: 24 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some flexibility in remote working and working hours. Some on-site and regular hour presence is expected.)
Job ref: 328-CP-6329284

Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/07/2024 23:59
Interview date: 01/08/2024

Senior Research Manager, Academic Cardiovascular Unit (ACU)

Band 7

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge and experience of implementing and managing multi-centre randomised controlled trials.
Awareness and understanding of UK Framework for Health and Social Care, and the ability to understand and implement complex research governance information.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of working in a research team e.g., appropriate, professional conduct and dealing with matters such as confidentiality.
Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex data and research governance information.

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of statistics and research methodology.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in health sciences, (or related) with knowledge of the subject area..
GCP Training.
Master’s degree in relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable criteria

PhD in relevant subject area or equivalent academic experience.

Experience

Essential criteria

Substantial experience of successfully managing clinical multi-site / international randomised controlled trials.
Experience in conducting monitoring of clinical trials and ensuring good study conduct.
Significant experience of Research Governance and Ethics procedures.
Experience of establishing, monitoring, and using databases in clinical trials.

Desirable criteria

Experience of designing, implementing, and writing up research.
Track record of supporting submission of grant applications for funding from external agencies i.e., the National Institute for Health and Care Research

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.