Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Key details
Location
Site: Royal Free Hospital
Address: Pond Street
Town: London
Postcode: NW3 2QG
Major / Minor Region: London
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Flexible working
Salary
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
Main area: HIV Research; Infectious Diseases; R&D
Job overview
The post holder will maintain a day-to-day oversight of the setup of new clinical trials and logistical management of open trials. Responsibilities will include line management and development of clinical trial practitioners, data managers and research assistants. The post holder will manage their own portfolio of clinical trials, data entry and adequately support the research delivery team, liaise with relevant clinical trial sponsor representatives to ensure smooth set up of clinical trials, to liaise with internal service support departments in relation to research, to work with the Lead Research Manager (LRM) to ensure the trial portfolio is delivered in practice. The person will be responsible for operational and financial management of the department and to co-ordinate Regulatory and R&D submissions and to maintain databases of trial activity.
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The post holder will take on clinical responsibilities such as: coordinating and monitoring the care of patients on clinical trials, participating in patient care planning in communication with the medical team, research nurses and family to meet the needs of the trial patient. Providing cross cover for other research staff working within the clinical trials unit.
They will be responsible for overseeing the trials feasibility process, will liaise with clinical trial sponsors about complex clinical trials and communicate with support departments about clinical trial set up and the requirements of each trial.
The post holder will maintain overall oversight of the research team, participates in workforce review and resource allocation and line manages the day to day duties and development of staff within the team.
They will also liaise with sponsors and the finance team over trial costings, keep accurate records of the monies accrued from commercial studies and liaise with the finance team to ensure the payments are received.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity within the HIV Research Department. Successful candidate will have oversight of the setup of new clinical trials and logistical management of open trials. Responsibilities will include line management and development of clinical research nurses, clinical trials practitioners, data managers and research assistants. The post holder will manage their own portfolio of clinical trials, data entry and adequately support the research delivery team, liaise with relevant clinical trial sponsor representatives to ensure smooth set up of clinical trials, to liaise with internal service support departments in relation to research, to work with the Lead Research Manager (LRM) to ensure the trial portfolio is delivered in practice. The person will be responsible for operational and financial management of the department and to co-ordinate Regulatory and R&D submissions and to maintain databases of trial activity.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* First Degree or equivalent in scientific/ healthcare or related discipline OR Healthcare Professional qualification with current registration
Desirable criteria
* Post graduate qualification/ Working towards a masters or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant clinical research experience or equivalent in industry or healthcare.
* Working knowledge of ICH GCP.
* Team management experience.
* Experience of work in the NHS
Desirable criteria
* Experience in report writing
* Experience of acting as a patient advocate
* Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desirable criteria
* Has knowledge of Commercial and Non Commercial Study invoicing and Finance
* Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
* Excellent organisational skills, able to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
* Enthusiastic
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Abigail Tobin
Job title: Specialist Lead Clinical Trials Practitioner
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02077940500
Extension number: 31239
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