University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Come and join a large, experienced and dynamic research management team. Here at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, we are looking for an ambitious Trial Manager to work on the set up, management, and delivery of research studies and clinical trials in the areas of diabetes and other long-term health conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with trial management or coordination experience, who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of research. You need to be self-motivated, a strong communicator, and be able to work independently within a team environment. The Centre forms one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting first-class clinical research in diabetes and other long-term health conditions. We are dedicated to ensuring that people with diabetes and other long-term health conditions live long, healthy lives. Leicester Diabetes Centre is a partnership between the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and is academically affiliated with the University of Leicester. Main duties of the job
You will join a team of research administrators, trial coordinators, and trial managers working on single or multi-site research studies/clinical trials. Your role will be to ensure allocated studies receive timely and appropriate management to reach time and target, managing any challenges and issues along the way with diplomacy and highly developed communication skills. National and occasional international travel to support research sites may be required. You will be expected to line manage one or more administrative staff and will likely supervise the work of a trial coordinator. For this role, you must be able to attend the office in person. Job responsibilities
The LDC has attracted a range of prestigious National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded infrastructure and other funding, notably from the British Heart Foundation, European Union, Medical Research Council, and Diabetes UK. The LDC also hosts a local NIHR CLAHRC (Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care) and NIHR BRC (Biomedical Research Centre) theme in Diet, Lifestyle, and Physical Activity. Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in a science or health-related discipline, or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials or project management, or significant equivalent experience in a relevant field. Higher degree qualification (e.g., MSc) in clinical trials or a health-related discipline. Experience
Experience of running and/or managing clinical research studies/trials. Experience of creating research ethics applications, including all supporting documentation, and knowledge of HRA and MHRA application process and requirements. Must have experience within a supervisory/management role. Previous NHS experience. Communication and relationship skills
Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work effectively within and direct a team. Analytical and Judgement skills
Competent with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Skills
Leadership and motivational qualities. Planning and organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to work to deadlines/stability under pressure. Ability to exercise initiative. Ability to prioritise own and others' workload and practice effective time management. Understand, interpret, and critically analyse data and information and prepare progress reports. Other requirements specific to the role
Ability to work flexibly. 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.
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Come and join a large, experienced and dynamic research management team. Here at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, we are looking for an ambitious Trial Manager to work on the set up, management, and delivery of research studies and clinical trials in the areas of diabetes and other long-term health conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with trial management or coordination experience, who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of research. You need to be self-motivated, a strong communicator, and be able to work independently within a team environment. The Centre forms one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting first-class clinical research in diabetes and other long-term health conditions. We are dedicated to ensuring that people with diabetes and other long-term health conditions live long, healthy lives. Leicester Diabetes Centre is a partnership between the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and is academically affiliated with the University of Leicester. Main duties of the job
You will join a team of research administrators, trial coordinators, and trial managers working on single or multi-site research studies/clinical trials. Your role will be to ensure allocated studies receive timely and appropriate management to reach time and target, managing any challenges and issues along the way with diplomacy and highly developed communication skills. National and occasional international travel to support research sites may be required. You will be expected to line manage one or more administrative staff and will likely supervise the work of a trial coordinator. For this role, you must be able to attend the office in person. Job responsibilities
The LDC has attracted a range of prestigious National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded infrastructure and other funding, notably from the British Heart Foundation, European Union, Medical Research Council, and Diabetes UK. The LDC also hosts a local NIHR CLAHRC (Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care) and NIHR BRC (Biomedical Research Centre) theme in Diet, Lifestyle, and Physical Activity. Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in a science or health-related discipline, or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials or project management, or significant equivalent experience in a relevant field. Higher degree qualification (e.g., MSc) in clinical trials or a health-related discipline. Experience
Experience of running and/or managing clinical research studies/trials. Experience of creating research ethics applications, including all supporting documentation, and knowledge of HRA and MHRA application process and requirements. Must have experience within a supervisory/management role. Previous NHS experience. Communication and relationship skills
Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work effectively within and direct a team. Analytical and Judgement skills
Competent with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Skills
Leadership and motivational qualities. Planning and organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to work to deadlines/stability under pressure. Ability to exercise initiative. Ability to prioritise own and others' workload and practice effective time management. Understand, interpret, and critically analyse data and information and prepare progress reports. Other requirements specific to the role
Ability to work flexibly. 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.
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