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Band 6 Deputy Research Portfolio Manager

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London
3 days ago
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a B6 Deputy Portfolio Manager within the growing R&D Office at the Royal Free Hospital.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, be practical, methodical and organised.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the overall set-up management of all research that falls with assigned areas. The post holder will cost studies that are presented to feasibility committees for review and will identify gaps in the budget, the need for agreements and any governance issues related to setting up the study at RFL. Once the studies are open, the post-holder will provide ongoing performance management to ensure that studies meet key performance indicators whilst being compliant with UK research regulations.
The Deputy Research Portfolio Manager will provide clinical research regulatory advice and guidance to researchers and their teams, R&D staff and sponsors. This will include facilitating researchers questions, Trials Feasibility Committee (TFC) chairs and sponsors to set-up new studies. The post-holder will ensure that the R&D Office collates all necessary documentation for Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust to confirm capacity to open the study. They will also play a key role in partnership with their research theme clinical directors and research theme lead nurses in meeting the strategic objectives of their respective research theme and thereby contributing to the achievement of the overall clinical research and development objectives of the trust.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, be practical, methodical and organised. A high level of attention to detail will be a must in this role.
About us
The Trust is within the top 10 nationally for recruitment into NIHR adopted studies (2022_23). The R&D Office operates agile working for staff members and places the Trust's values at the heart of how we conduct our relationships with our staff , patients and stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Research Portfolio Manager will provide clinical research regulatory advice and guidance to researchers and their teams, R&D staff and sponsors. This will include facilitating researchers questions, Trials Feasibility Committee (TFC) chairs and sponsors to set-up new studies, including feasibility assessments. The post-holder will ensure that the R&D Office collates the necessary approvals, data and documentation for Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust to confirm capacity to open the study.
For the full job description and responsibilities please refer to the PS and JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Research Portfolio Manager will provide clinical research regulatory advice and guidance to researchers and their teams, R&D staff and sponsors. This will include facilitating researchers questions, Trials Feasibility Committee (TFC) chairs and sponsors to set-up new studies, including feasibility assessments. The post-holder will ensure that the R&D Office collates the necessary approvals, data and documentation for Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust to confirm capacity to open the study.
For the full job description and responsibilities please refer to the PS and JD.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
Knowledge of research regulatory issues governing the conduct of clinical research (UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations including all amendments, Mental Capacity Act, Adults with Incapacity Act Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), HRA approval process, gained through experience/ training
Experience of working on or setting up clinical trials/ research
Able to demonstrate the importance of confidentiality
Understand the importance and role audits
Ability to work with diverse professional groups
Influencing and negotiating skills
Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience of research feasibility and sponsorship processes of clinical research
Experience in costing commercial clinical research and/or knowledge of the Department of Health's 'Attributing the costs of health & social care Research & Development' (AcoRD)
Demonstrable project management experience
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Project Management Qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Enthusiasm about clinical research to lead and train R&D staff
Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and take ownership of problems, prioritise their own work and that of a team in order to meet deadlines while maintaining standards
Ability to lead and motivate others
Ability to operate independently within a team environment
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
Good IT skills to include MS Office
Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate appropriate prioritisation to meet deadlines .
Able to implement effective change or R&D service improvement
Ability to interpret new national / EU research regulations and guidance, interpret these to others and implement changes in standard operational processes at the Royal Free.
Proven high level of accuracy and scrutiny, with excellent attention to detail
Able to summarise scientific data/information and convey to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to interpret research applications and protocols and present in a way that supports decision making
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
Knowledge of research regulatory issues governing the conduct of clinical research (UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations including all amendments, Mental Capacity Act, Adults with Incapacity Act Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), HRA approval process, gained through experience/ training
Experience of working on or setting up clinical trials/ research
Able to demonstrate the importance of confidentiality
Understand the importance and role audits
Ability to work with diverse professional groups
Influencing and negotiating skills
Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience of research feasibility and sponsorship processes of clinical research
Experience in costing commercial clinical research and/or knowledge of the Department of Health's 'Attributing the costs of health & social care Research & Development' (AcoRD)
Demonstrable project management experience
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Project Management Qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Enthusiasm about clinical research to lead and train R&D staff
Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and take ownership of problems, prioritise their own work and that of a team in order to meet deadlines while maintaining standards
Ability to lead and motivate others
Ability to operate independently within a team environment
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
Good IT skills to include MS Office
Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate appropriate prioritisation to meet deadlines .
Able to implement effective change or R&D service improvement
Ability to interpret new national / EU research regulations and guidance, interpret these to others and implement changes in standard operational processes at the Royal Free.
Proven high level of accuracy and scrutiny, with excellent attention to detail
Able to summarise scientific data/information and convey to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to interpret research applications and protocols and present in a way that supports decision making
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 .
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. .
Additional information
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free London
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
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