Research Delivery Team Lead

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity of Research Delivery Team Lead has become available at the Clinical Research Team at The Royal Oldham Hospital - part of the Northern Care Alliance.

The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the clinical research team overseeing recruitment to clinical trials. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that all research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.

In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, you will oversee the production of good quality research and be responsible for ensuring that clinical trials run to the appropriate milestones and targets.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Lead in the management of research studies, protocols and procedures.
2. Work to ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all clinical interventions.
3. Identify strategies for recruiting participants into clinical trials and provide leadership and support to team in implementing these strategies, ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are achieved.
4. Ensure timely and robust completion of expressions of interest for potential clinical trials.
5. Oversee remunerations for the clinical trial activity working closely with the R&I finance manager.
6. Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of all clinical research interventions and procedures.
7. Demonstrate sound knowledge of research methodology and design applying evidence-based research findings to professional practice in the speciality.
8. Act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and other health care professionals caring for the patient.
9. Adhere to ICH/GCP, NMC code of conduct/ HCPC Code of Conduct/NIHR CRP scope of practice oversee that of others.
10. Maintain relevant professional registration.
11. Act as a role model, inspiring others with one's own values and vision in line with Trust values and behaviours.
12. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of care and employment issues.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Date Posted

19 February 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

236-NCA-NM088-25

Job Location

The Royal Oldham, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse at diploma level or above (if Nurse) / HCPC practitioner (if HCPC) / NIHR CRP accredited (or working towards)

Professional Registration Essential

• Current NMC registration / HCPC registered / NIHR CRP accredited (or working towards)

Experience Essential

• MSc in Health care field or MSc in Leadership or equivalent level of experience

Knowledge Essential

• Extensive experience in healthcare research delivery
• Experience of leading multiple complex clinical trials
• Ability to coordinate workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Demonstrable evidence of ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios of work concurrently and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• GCP Certification
• Previous experience of managing a research delivery 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Royal Oldham, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Employer's Website: Northern Care Alliance