Research & Development (R&D) Operational Manager

Research and Development (RandD) Operational Manager

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The Research and Development office at King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and independent individual to join our team as a RandD Operational Manager. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of RandD governance review and approval within the Trust. They will act as the Kings College Hospital Research Governance Lead, ensuring the organisation meets their legal and regulatory obligations to create and maintain a high quality compliant research base. A key role is to ensure that research is facilitated and approved efficiently and rapidly in line with NIHR objectives for study set-up. As the Trust looks to increase research activity and offer more opportunities for our patients, this role will play a key role in ensuring robust governance processes are maintained while engaging and assisting researchers to set-up and deliver studies.Main duties

Provide expert advice to the Trust regarding research governance, relevant local and national research approvals and research requirements.Liaise with key staff at KCH to provide expert advice and guidance and training around all aspects of research governance and management of research.Develop policies and standard operating procedures around the governance approval systems and national legislation.Liaise with the South London Clinical Research Network Team to facilitate new CRN initiatives and deliver on high level network objectives.Responsible for the accurate submission of Trust research data for the Department of Health benchmarks related to Performance in Initiating and Delivering Clinical Research.Manage the day to day running of the RandD Department.Qualifications and Experience

Extensive experience of research governance management in the NHS, academia or pharmaceutical industry.An excellent understanding and extensive experience of research governance and other relevant regulations relating to clinical research.Experience of line management and leading a team.Education: Relevant degree/ professional qualification or equivalent experience; Masters level qualification or equivalent experience (essential).Knowledge of external organisations and authorities relating to clinical research and trials in the NHS and academia.Strong interpersonal skills and effective change management skills.Knowledge of different funding streams that exist to support NHS-based research (desirable).About Us

King\''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK''s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King\''s to another level.Details

Band 8a • Permanent • Full-time • Salary £64,156 to £71,148 a year Inclusive of ..... full job details .....