Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research Management Team at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). This post is open to individuals with experience in clinical research. The post holder will have the opportunity to be proactive about research, working with the R&I Managers, Deputy Head of R&I and Head of R&I to provide operational management support across multiple specialties at NCA. NCA operates a Research and Innovation (R&I) Department covering four hospitals with the Research Management Team based at Salford Royal. The role involves utilising your knowledge of the research and regulatory environment within the NHS to facilitate feasibility assessments and the set-up of research studies. Main duties of the job To ensure that robust systems for study registration and capacity & capability assessment, arrangement, and confirmation are maintained and completed satisfactorily. To liaise with colleagues across the Trust and in other organisations to make arrangements for the safe and effective delivery of research. To ensure that all research studies are adequately costed and that appropriate contracts and agreements are in place, including subcontracts. To participate in developing, maintaining, reviewing, and managing R&I systems, including the Local Portfolio Management System. To support feasibility and risk assessment of proposed research. To support the development of new studies in their early stages. To support research study management and delivery. To ensure that all studies are processed in accordance with regulatory and legislative regulations and national and local guidelines in conjunction with the R&I Managers and Deputy Head of R&I. To ensure that all study amendments are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with regulatory and legislative regulations and national and local guidelines. To work with support services (e.g. pharmacy, radiology and pathology) to ensure that there is the capacity and expertise to recruit successfully to a given study. To oversee compliance with the Health Research Authority (HRA) for confirming Capacity & Capability. About us Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-NCA-AC127-25 Job locations Salford Care Organisation Summerfield House Salford M5 5AP Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCP certificate First degree in health related subject or equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable Post-graduate Qualification (e.g., MA, MSc) Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience Essential Experience of liaising with different professions and organisations at all levels Excellent track record of meeting deadlines and delivering objectives in a timely manner Proven experience at Band 5/6 or equivalent in a clinical research environment (NHS, University or Industry) Comprehensive understanding of NHS research governance requirements, including the HRA approval system Research experience in a clinical environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCP certificate First degree in health related subject or equivalent knowledge and experience Desirable Post-graduate Qualification (e.g., MA, MSc) Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience Essential Experience of liaising with different professions and organisations at all levels Excellent track record of meeting deadlines and delivering objectives in a timely manner Proven experience at Band 5/6 or equivalent in a clinical research environment (NHS, University or Industry) Comprehensive understanding of NHS research governance requirements, including the HRA approval system Research experience in a clinical environment 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Care Organisation Summerfield House Salford M5 5AP Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)