Research & Development (R&D) Operational Manager

Overview

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 in order 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.About UsKing''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. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King''s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone''s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust''s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.The post is offered on a full-time basis with a permanent substantive contract.

Main duties

Lead on research governance and provision of NHS permission for studies to be undertaken within King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Develop policies and standard operating procedures around 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.

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.

Job responsibilities (additional details)

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

– Relevant degree/ professional qualification or equivalent experience.

Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.

An excellent understanding and extensive experience of research governance and other relevant regulations relating to clinical research.

In depth knowledge of non-commercial funding and application processes for clinical research.

In depth knowledge of the workings of external organisations and authorities relating to clinical research and clinical trials in the NHS and academia.

Strong and demonstrable interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with a diverse range of contacts, both internal and external to the organisation.

Highly effective change management skills.

Desirable

– Knowledge of different funding streams that exist to support NHS-based research.

Understanding of commercial research in the NHS and academia.

Database skills.

Skills and Competencies

Experience of line management and leading a team.

Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and that of a team.

Ability to motivate members of staff at all levels and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Ability to work efficiently alone and as a member of a multi-professional team.

Disclosures and SponsorshipThis 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. 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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer detailsKing''s College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustRandD Office - Coldharbour Works245A Coldharbour LaneBrixtonSW9 8RRWebsite: ..... full job details .....