Research Team Leader

Job description

Job summary

Do you have proven leadership skills in overseeing the delivery of a clinical research portfolio as a Clinical Research Nurse or Practitioner and a strong background in surgical or cancer research?

We have a new post opportunity for a highly-skilled, and enthusiastic research professional to come and lead our Volatile Organic Complex research portfolio of high-volume, fast paced observational studies. The successful candidate will be leading a team of Clinical Research Practitioners and Research Nurses to deliver a portfolio of observational clinical research studies, spread over all 3 hospital sites. As well as an active role in recruitment and team leadership the post holder will also take on light trial management duties for the study sponsor - Imperial College London, including assistance with NHS costings and PPIE activities.

Main duties of the job

• You will possess excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills in order to meet the targets of the studies, support the delivery team and work effectively with colleagues while also raising the profile of research within the Trust.
• You will be required to collaborate closely with leading investigators, study support personnel from within the Trust, Imperial College and the wider multidisciplinary team, to ensure that patients the Trust serve have maximum opportunity to participate in clinical research, that the quality of service we provide to our patients, clinicians and sponsors is exemplary and that as a team we raise the profile of clinical research within the Trust.
• You will be required to manage your own workload, oversee that of the teams along with the day to day management and the future planning of resources. You should possess a passion for training and education and a desire to create and maintain highly skilled and responsive delivery team.
• A proactive, flexible and solution orientated approach is essential.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification of equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Project Management qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience within a relevant speciality
• Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Proven clinical research experience & knowledge in Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
• Experience of supervision and line management of staff

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification of equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Project Management qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience within a relevant speciality
• Understanding of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Proven clinical research experience & knowledge in Research Governance Framework and ICH GCP
• Experience of supervision and line management of staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

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