Research Project Manager

Job overview

The Research Project Manager will support NCICs ambitions in relation to research funding be assisting clinical staff with identifying funding opportunities and coordinating the development, writing and submission of grant applications to funding agencies.

The Research Project Manager will play a key role in supporting research from grant preparation through to project completion, to maximise research output, developing strong relationships and working alongside clinical and non-clinical researchers and other research support staff.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth management of research projects and the production of deliverables, on time and within budget. The post holder

Main duties of the job

• Input into issues of project feasibility from an early stage in grant application process.
• Prepare and submit ethics and regulatory authority applications and amendments and ensure all approvals have been gained prior to research commencing.
• Assist in the writing and evaluation of research protocols, patient information, questionnaires, and other study documentation as applicable.
• Good planning and organisational skills – able to plan project and make adjustments if needed.
• Assist with management of patient & public involvement & engagement activities.
• Advise and negotiate on clinical trial agreements including financial arrangements and material/data transfer agreements.
• Develop and implement suitable tracking tools for all aspects of the project.
• Take responsibility for site-initiation, data collection and monitoring, and on-going study management.
• Identify strategies for recruiting patients to individual studies and supporting team members in implementing these strategies.
• Work to ensure patient recruitment targets and other project milestones are achieved.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

This 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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date