Clinical Research Team Leader

Countess of Chester Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Chester is seeking a Clinical Research Team Leader with strong leadership qualities and significant experience in NIHR adopted studies. The role involves managing research governance, liaising with clinical teams, and contributing to the growth of the Research and Innovation department. The successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding of research processes and governance within the NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in the delivery of NIHR adopted studies.
• Demonstrated professional leadership qualities.
• In-depth knowledge of research processes and research governance.
• Good understanding of the research landscape within an NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the running of the Research and Innovation department.
• Support clinical teams in research engagement and involvement.
• Identify opportunities to expand the R&I department's portfolio.
• Contribute to annual events promoting clinical trials.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Knowledge of research processes

Understanding of research governance

Experience in NIHR adopted studies

Job description

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Role Summary

The Research and Innovation Department are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of the Clinical Research Team Leader. We are seeking applications from individuals with significant relevant experience in the delivery of (predominantly) NIHR adopted studies who can demonstrate professional leadership qualities, an in-depth knowledge of research processes and a good understanding of research governance and the research landscape within an NHS environment. There are many opportunities ahead which we expect the successful candidate to be a key part of the delivery and leadership on. Having recently opened a dedicated out-patient facility CRU (Clinical Research Unit) and taken ownership of a Mobile Research Unit (MRU) we have the ambition to extend opportunities for our patients and general local population to access research opportunities to participate in research and health benefits at, and beyond our secondary care physical locations in line with the government’s national plan and NIHR priority areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Alongside line management duties, the successful candidate will contribute to the successful running of the R&I department as a whole and will be involved in decision making around research governance, business & performance, and finance.
• Negotiate and liaise with the clinical teams regarding research engagement and involvement at all levels, providing support and guidance to Principal Investigators, Chief Investigators and the wider MDT.
• Spot positive opportunities for the R&I department to expand its portfolio and improve its performance.
• Positively contribute towards annual events such as International Clinical Trials' Day and additional promotional activity locally, regionally and nationally utilising local networks and social/digital platforms.
• Liaise with senior nurses, midwives and managers to ensure adherence to organisational policies and procedures and engage and build positive working relationships with external stakeholders with a particular focus on Life Science/Industry partnerships.
• Support the involvement and feedback from both the public and research participants to ensure that we provide the best care and best experience possible.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in the delivery of NIHR adopted studies.
• Demonstrated professional leadership qualities.
• In-depth knowledge of research processes and research governance.
• Good understanding of the research landscape within an NHS environment.

Additional Information

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5,916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.