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Job overview

Clinical research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. At Newcastle Hospitals, clinical research happens within most clinical specialities, wherever patients are seen and cared for.

Clinical research can make a real difference to health outcomes. Not only is it important for advancements in treatment, but it has been proven that patients cared for in a research-active organisation have better outcomes.
In an average year, we recruit around 13,000 research participants into a broad range of research studies and trials. We’re proud of our world-leading reputation for research excellence and how we’re making a difference across our communities.

The set up and delivery of trials is supported by around 400 members of staff who are part of the Clinical Research Directorate. They all play an important part in helping to embed research into patient care.
We offer our staff unique learning opportunities that enable them to fulfil their role and maximise their potential.

The Clinical Research Directorate is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Trial Manager with extensive experience of clinical research delivery, advanced knowledge of research governance and the ability to line manage staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the Business Manager in developing strategic and operational plans to ensure growth and successful delivery of specialty portfolios. They will work flexibly and may lead on innovation and local, regional and national projects that meet the key objectives of the role and the Trust Research Strategy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate 

• Leadership and management skills and experience including change management and team leadership and development
• Knowledge and understanding of UK research regulations as well as ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working to  ICH GCP standards
• Significant experience of conducting and managing clinical trials
• Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate successful study delivery through all stages of the research process
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant local, regional and national NHS policies and frameworks relevant to the role
• Significant experience of clinical research study budgetary oversight and management of income and expenditure
• Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships

Working for our organisation

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.