R&D Support Officer - Huntingdon

• taking an overarching view of the clinical trials to assess, arrange and confirm capacity and capability to deliver within the Trust ensuring that they are meeting the UK Governments set up targets
• auditing and monitoring Clinical Research within directorates to ensure research practice meets the quality and standards set out in the UK Policy Framework for H&SC
• provide guidance and training on Clinical Research practice and the use of the Local Portfolio Management System
• Support research teams with analysing study protocols for the Trusts capacity and capability of running clinical research trials at both a financial, resource and practical level. Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to support directorates to ensure all requirements for each study have been negotiated and are in place
• Where barriers exist for the delivery of Clinical Trials within directorates, work on mapping exercises with the research teams to overcome these hurdles with assistance from the R&D Manager
• Analyse, investigate and report on national research benchmarks to the clinical directorates. Identify barriers to patient recruitment to time and target and implement solutions and action plans with the R&D Manager as required to overcome these barriers. Where necessary, to be responsible for forwarding or uploading trial data/accrual in a timely manner to the UK CRN coordinating centre and information Manager.

Essential

• NVQ Level 4/Higher education certificate/BTEC or equivalent
• GCP Training
• Educated to degree level or substantial experience in supporting clinical research - Band 5

Desirable

• Substantial experience in supporting clinical research

Essential

• Knowledge of Clinical Research
• Awareness of the Research environment within the NHS
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office Programmes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Knowledge/ understanding of Data Protection
• Ability to accurately interpret, analyse and present data
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• Experience of using NHS systems
• Knowledge of supporting with research Capacity and Capability
• Knowledge of regulatory metrics applicable to the set up and delivery of research studies within the NHS
• Knowledge/ understanding of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of LPMS/ CPMS systems and their use in research management
• Knowledge of research design and methods
• Knowledge of tools supporting commercial and non-commercial clinical research in the NHS
• Research management experience

Essential

• A calm and caring attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleague aligned to our organisational values
• Excellent Organisation skills
• Ability to understand and adhere to policy and procedure
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise way to a lay individual to enable informed decision making