Research Project Manager

Somerset NHS Charity; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Research Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research initiatives aimed at improving patient care through innovative treatment plans. With a focus on project management and collaboration, you will support the West Midlands Haematology Research Collaborative while ensuring compliance with research governance. The position allows for flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking a balance between professional growth and personal commitments. Join a supportive organization dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management skills and effective leadership.
• Proven record of planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects under the WMRC workstream.
• Provide administrative support for research sponsorship functions.

Skills

Project Management

Data Entry

Research Governance

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Post grad diploma or equivalent

Job description

Main area Research Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (fixed term due to funding stream) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

30 hours per week Job ref 225-CORP-6965443

Employer The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site New Cross hospital Town Wolverhampton Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/06/2025 23:59

Research Project Manager

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the Research & Development Directorate. We are looking to appoint a Trust Sponsored Research Project Manager to contribute in the performance of research sponsorship functions to support researchers in developing alternative treatment plans to the standard care pathway for patients and other NHS research.

The post holder will assist the Group Research Sponsorship Manager by providing effective administrative support in order to set up and manage the West Midlands Haematology Research Collaborative (WMRC) Database and co-ordinate projects which come under the WMRC workstream including, but not limited to, ensuring the requirements for research sponsorship are met, and organisation of the Post-Ash meeting, alongside liaising with research collaborators at a national level, whilst acting as a source of advice and guidance regarding the research governance for such projects and supporting other trust-led research.

There will be opportunities for hybrid working.

If you require adjustments/have specific requirements for your interview, please contact Kim Kinsella - [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

• Project Management.
• Data entry and collation of information.
• Supporting sponsorship process.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder should demonstrate excellent project management skills, be an effective leader and mentor and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. They will ensure that the R&D Directorate and WMRC provides a high quality service in line with continuous improvement methodologies, in order to ensure effective delivery of the business support operations of the R&D Directorate. The post holder will be required to make informed decisions and solve issues within area of responsibility, guide others in making informed decisions and ensure that agreed targets are met in accordance with departmental, Trust and national standards, policies, procedures and local objectives. A high degree of initiative will be essential.

Key Working Relationships:

• R&D Sponsorship Team and Trust R&D Directorate
• RedCaP or other database teams
• CRN West Midlands
• West Midlands wide research community
• Haematology wide research community both Nationally and Internationally
• External research sponsors and funders
• Affiliated organisations where required: University Partners, CCGs, LATS, Community Trusts

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Post grad diploma or equivalent

Experience

• GCP training
• Research Governance
• Research
• Proven record of planning, organisational and admin skills
• Management of multiple projects

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system. Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job and Skilled worker visa https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Name Lorraine Jacques Job title Group Research Sponsorship Manager Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Kim Kinsella

R&D Workforce Development Manager

[e-mail]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Building 12
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
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