Job summary A vacancy has arisen for the position of Research & Development Manager within the Windsor Research Unit.The R&D Manager will have oversight and responsibility for the management of the Trust's Research & Development (R&D) operational functions, including governance, study set up, performance and delivery of clinical research, contracts and intellectual property.
The post holder will maintain oversight of NIHR infrastructure and hosted within the Trust and will work closely with partners associated with these funding streams.
The post holder will have the responsibility for operational research delivery, ensuring light systems and processes are in place for R&D.The post holder will support the Trust Director and Associated Director of R&D in ensuring that CPFT promotes itself as a centre of excellence in the delivery of mental health and community physical health research and for the supporting of the Trust R&D strategy.
Main duties of the job To manage the delivery of R&D priorities as agreed within the R&D strategyTo manage the operational development and delivery of research within CPFTTo manage the overall responsibility for the day to day running of R&DTo provide management and oversight of the clinical research governance and structures and processes within CPFTTo take operational accountability for the set-up, management and delivery of clinical research hosted and sponsored by CPFT About us Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community.
These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
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For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
To ensure CPFT meets national, regional and local performance metrics and other key performance indicators for clinical researchTo establish performance to support CPFT research activity and ensure appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are in placeTo engage with Trust Directorates, supporting research development and delivery in support of the Trust's R&D strategyTo deputise for the R&D Associate Director as requiredTo provide line management to the R&D professional services staff within the R&D infrastructureTo develop and manage governance and assurance arrangements that will support the safe delivery of research in the TrustTo work with Trust finance colleagues in actively managing the R&D budgetTo support the Director and Associate Director in compiling and submitting internal and external annual plans, reports and financial returns Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Education to degree level Management qualification or experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Post graduate degree, or equivalent management experience GCP Trained Registered Healthcare Professional Qualification Experience Essential Management level experience, preferably in clinical research Experience of practical research, including experience in the planning, co-ordination and conduct of research studies Experience of line management Desirable Experience of managing clinical research in an NHS Trust, University, pharmaceutical company, or other organisation Experience in leading on and initiating MHRA, FDA research audits and developing action plans to improve services Experience of dissemination of research across a range of audiences in several formats Knowledge & Skills Essential Highly developed operational management skills Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working Detailed knowledge of Research Quality & Safety methodologies Desirable Knowledge of current government policy and relevant legislation Knowledge of current Data Protection legislation