Clinical Research Staff Manager Band 7

Job details

• Branch: Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT)
• Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Beechfield House
• Directorate: Medical Directorate
• Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 28/05/26
• Closes: Thu, 11 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM
• Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Notes

Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Clinical Research Staff Manager

BAND: 7

DIRECTORATE: Medical

INITIAL LOCATION: Research & Development (R&D) Department

REPORTS TO: Research & Development (R&D) Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Assistant Director, Medical Directorate

FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

The postholder will support the R&D Manager and R&D Medical Director in the delivery of a safe, high quality research service.

The postholder will coordinate, manage, and ensure efficient and effective use of workforce capacity, staff activity, cover, and continuity of service across several clinical specialties.

The postholder will monitor, manage and ensure appropriate use of the SHSCT Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), and will work closely with the R&D Manager on all aspects of performance and research management.

The postholder will act as professional* and direct line Manager to the team of Clinical Research Nurses/Allied Health Professionals (CRN/AHP) and will be responsible for their performance and professional development. *Dependent on qualification

The postholder will promote the role of CRNs/AHPs working within multi-disciplinary teams in SHSCT and will also link with regional delivery teams to ensure standardisation and shared learning of best practice.

The postholder will actively promote and raise awareness of R&D, its impacts and benefits. Other responsibilities may include deputising for the R&D Manager/R&D Director, as and when required.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Service Delivery

The post holder will

● Ensure organisational goals are reflected in the teams’ objectives and plans

• Manage and support the CRNs/AHPs team in the conduct and delivery of research studies. Distribute workload between CRNs/AHPs supporting the research projects, adjusting, as required to meet deadlines.

● Manage and monitor patient recruitment and tracking of progress throughout trial participation.

● Liaise with the research team to set timescales and resolve problems in meeting deadlines.

● Organise and submit documents required for Trust R&D capacity and capability approval

● Maintain trial master files, taking responsibility for the day-to-day project administration and document control, which can involve management of multiple research projects at any one time

● Ensure adherence to research legislation, policy and professional guidelines

● Facilitate overall improvements in the care of research participants

● Oversee the quality of research data collected for Trust sponsored studies

● Contribute to and develop relevant policies, procedures, guidance and SOPs and to the progression of the Trusts R&D Plan alongside all associated implementation plans

● Improve participant recruitment into research

● Promote benefits of research to staff, service users and the public

● Work unsupervised in day-to-day practice co-ordinating a portfolio of clinical trials/ research studies, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and the Research Governance Framework

● Work in collaboration with all members of the clinical research team and wider multi-disciplinary teams

● Keep abreast of current, potential research and information relevant to the care of participants and service delivery within specialist clinical areas and relevant to clinical trial participation

● Provide specialist research knowledge and expertise across the clinical area of responsibility, to other departments and external research partners/funders in a timely and appropriate manner

● Assess patient suitability for research and advise accordingly. Assess and monitor patient progress throughout research and advise staff on any further training/skills/support required.

2. Communication & Information Management

• Communicate effectively with staff and ensure good working relationships.

• Investigate, report and action all complaints as per Trust policies and procedures.

• Play a key role in the informed consent of participants into research. Provide information to participants to enable them to make an informed decision as to whether they wish to participate in a research project. This may involve consenting of participants when delegated by the Investigator.

• Prepare progress reports and presentations to the research team and appropriate others.

• Monitor progress of participant recruitment via electronic databases, assess and undertake appropriate action, where required. Ensure accurate, complete trial data and records are collected by all team members working on the research projects.

• Ensure effective liaison and maintain regular communication with R&D department, internal Trust departments and external agencies (sponsor companies, trial co-ordinating centres, networks etc.)

• Participate in senior research nurse/midwifery/allied health professional meetings and lead on a CRNs/AHPs management strategy (including induction and training) in SHSCT.

• Liaise with the sponsor CRAs and/or monitors during the conduct of a trial on behalf of the department and feedback any relevant issues to senior management.

• Prepare and participate in formal presentations in conferences, seminars and other educational meetings as appropriate (providing feedback to CRNs/AHPs staff on completion of a trial etc.).

• Undertake educational activities to develop skills and knowledge as required for this post and for the research team and any support staff.

• Maintain effective records management ensuring all documentation written and electronic is managed as per Trust policy and guidelines.

3. Quality

• Ensure that the needs of patients and their care are aligned to Trust service delivery.

• Work within the Trust’s governance framework to ensure policies and procedures meet relevant statutory requirements, professional standards, policy guidance and workforce and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

• Promote a culture of continuous service improvement amongst staff, encouraging their participation and that of service users in reviewing and modernising current services and in service development, research and innovation.

• Participate in monitoring and audit of studies in accordance with standard operating procedures.

4. Financial and Resource Management

• Manage the team budget including salaries, goods and services.

• Work with Finance and HR colleagues to monitor and report on expenditure, making recommendations for improvement.

• Ensure high standards of financial governance and support financial recovery.

5. Professional and People Management and Development

• Provide clear leadership and effective line management to staff, ensuring that all staff are appropriately skilled, motivated and have professional supervision.

• Ensure that management structures and practices within nursing and midwifery support a culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation.

• Lead by example in practicing the highest standards of conduct in accordance with the Code of Conduct for HSC Staff.

• Promote good staff relationships and morale amongst the staff who report to him / her.

• Promote the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity through actions and ensure that this policy is adhered to by staff for which he/she has responsibility.

• Deputise for the Assistant Director of Nursing, Patient Safety, Quality and Experience as required.

6. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:

1. Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.

2. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.

3. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.

4. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making.

5. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values.

7. RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

2. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

8. EMERGENCY PLANNING & BUSINESS CONTINUITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work proactively with the Trust’s Emergency planner and other internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate emergency response and business continuity plans to ensure the service can maintain a state of emergency preparedness to respond safely and effectively to a range of threats, hazards and disruption.

9. PERSONAL AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (PPI)

• Promote and support the implementation of the Trust’s PPI Strategy and ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities as appropriate to their job role.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

1. Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

3. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

• Smoke Free policy

• IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

• standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

4. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

5. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

6. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

7. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

8. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

July 2025

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND: Clinical Research Staff Manager (Band 7)

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: R & D Department, Medical Directorate

SALARY: £47,810 - £54,710

HOURS: 37.5

Notes to applicants

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Experience: Have a minimum of 4 years post registration experience to include 2 years’ experience at Band 6 or above

Qualifications/ Registration: BSc or Diploma (or equivalent) as a Registered General Nurse Part 1 (Adults) and live on NMC Register OR BSc (Hons) or Diploma (or equivalent) Allied Health Professional and registered on HCPC register

Other: Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities: Ability to lead and manage staff; Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative; Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations; Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills; IT skills – proven experience in the use of Microsoft office packages; Good time management skills – able to plan, organised, work to agreed timescales and multi-task effectively; Ability to manage change and projects

Knowledge: Knowledge of clinical trials, consent process and research governance; Knowledge of research strategies, research and nursing/AHP frameworks

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Experience: Postgraduate research related training; Staff Management responsibility to include supervision of other staff; Have worked with research databases for e.g. EDGE, registries; Have completed Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training AND/OR research integrity training

Qualifications: Shortlisting by Application Form

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model. Particular attention will be given to the following dimensions:

• Inspiring shared purpose

• Leading with care

• Evaluating information

• Connecting our service

• Sharing the vision

• Engaging the team

• Holding to account

• Developing capability

• Influencing for results.

If this post is being sought on secondment then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants

• may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

• can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply.

• are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.

HSC Values and Behaviours

Working Together: We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all.

Behaviours: I work with others and value everyone's contribution; I treat people with respect and dignity; I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams; I actively engage people on issues that affect them; I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible

Compassion: We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves.

Behaviours: I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness; I learn from others by listening carefully to them; I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others

Excellence: We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care and support.

Behaviours: I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference; I take responsibility for my decisions and actions; I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing; I try to improve by asking 'could we do this better?'

Openness & Honesty: We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour.

Behaviours: I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships; I ask someone for help when needed; I speak up if I have concerns; I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times