Communication Serve as a main point of contact for research teams and study investigators, external funding bodies, pharmaceutical companies and national networks. Support the RRR and associated researchers (including medical physicist, statistician and bioinformatician) by providing information for grant applications and the R&I governance associated with this. Support researchers with internal and external communication so that collaborations are maximised. Provide support for coordination and execution of the research projects. Assist in the writing and evaluation of research protocols, patient information, questionnaires and CRFs for individual studies. Identify strategies for recruiting patients to individual studies and supporting team members in implementing these strategies. Work to ensure patient recruitment targets are achieved. Advice and negotiate on clinical trial agreements (including financial arrangements) and material transfer agreements. Arrange and service meetings as appropriate. Preparing agendas, taking minutes and distributing as appropriate, following up any action points. Support with abstract and poster development for local, national and international conferences Provide regular updates for each study to keep collaborators up-to-date with developments and forthcoming projects. Prepare and submit interim and annual reports for R&I, ethic committees, funding bodies, CSGs etc. as required. Where appropriate link with the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) and the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC). Present complex research information to the RRR. Knowledge, training and experience Research project management in particular within the NHS and Universities. Scientific writing skills. Knowledge of clinical research and research governance. Knowledge of grant application and publication submission. Financial management of budgets and resources for each grant to ensure maximum value is achieved for the resources. Experience of coordinating and contributing to relevant grant funding applications Clinical trial management and reporting Work with NHS/University finance systems to raise purchase requisitions, receipt goods and check invoices are paid. Cross-reference paperwork with budget spreadsheets. Planning and organisational skills Ability to ensure that researchers have all the information that they need to develop their projects and that researchers have an understanding of the processes that need to be followed and the timelines involved. Ability to plan and organise various complex researcher activities ensuring all progress to time and schedule. There will be a need to be flexible around researchers availability with the ability to adjust plans as required to ensure all targets are met. Physical Skills Work with Microsoft Office programmes, requiring standard keyboard skills. There is an on-going requirement to exert light physical effort in this role. Responsibilities for patient care Responsible for ensuring patient information relating to clinical studies is accurate and appropriate. Responsibilities for policy and service development implementation Follow all relevant policies and procedures, in particular in relation to the Data Protection Act. Ensure researchers are working to the relevant policies and procedures. Be pro-active in monitoring working practices with researchers, research teams, the R&I Office and the CTU (when applicable) and suggesting new ways of working and implementing them. Implement new SOPs and working procedures as required. Responsibilities for information resources Support the strategic development of research through attendance and support for the research theme committees as required. Assist with preparing necessary reports/agenda for telephone/video conferences and meetings. Responsibilities for Research and Development Produce consistent records and documentation for each study progressed in line with Research Governance processes. Assist with preparation for and presentation of reviews/inspections (e.g. MHRA, in-house audits etc). Freedom to act The post holder is expected to follow all relevant policies, SOPs and standard practice. Plans and organises own time and workload activity with prioritisation. Able to work independently using own initiative. Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort Long periods of time spent using a keyboard to input information. Prolonged concentration is required, e.g., when checking through a research protocol or databases. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge through a process of appraisal and personal development planning to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job. Participate in Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of key research areas and build effective working relationships with research staff. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners. Ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with any regulatory practices