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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Project Management
* Input to the development of project scoping from an early stage, with key partners and governing boards.
* Prepare and submit project plans, with clear deliverables, milestones and targets and ensure all approvals have been gained prior to research commencing.
* Establish, manage, and coordinate relevant local and national ATMP working groups, including a clinical advisory group and scoping and feasibility group.
* Assist in the writing and evaluation of project documentation and adjust as required/if targets are not met, in line with partner requirements.
* Develop and implement suitable action plans and tracking tools to monitor progress/challenges for all aspects of the project.
* Take responsibility for data collection, security, integrity, confidentiality and monitoring against deliverables and milestones.
* Demonstrate good planning and organisational skills across a broad range of activities.
* Develop and manage the risk management strategy and monitoring tools with partners.
* Raise any areas of concern, risks, or issues to the Programme Manager.
* Maintain and update project databases.
* Conduct research activity within the research governance framework.
* Attend mandatory and specialist training in accordance with local policy and research governance.
* Represent the iMATCH Programme Manager at other working groups and provide support to them as appropriate.
Finance/Budget Management
* Identify potential future funding opportunities which add value to current iMATCH project aims and deliverables.
* Assist in oversight of the project budget, ensuring finances are well managed throughout the project duration.
* Deputise and assist with day-to-day project budget management duties, including administering, monitoring, and reporting on the budget.
* Develop and maintain excellent working relationship with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust finance department and University Research Finance/Support/Contracts teams.
Communications
* Represent iMATCH/the ATTC network at regional or Pan UK forums or working groups.
* Serve as a main point of contact for associated research teams and study investigators.
* Lead and support iMATCH internal and external communication.
* Liaise with a wide range of academic, clinical, managerial, and administrative staff throughout the Trust.
* Communicate persuasively to project boards and staff on project requirements.
* Arrange project meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and distribute as appropriate.
* Communicate sensitive information about performance and change.
* Draft abstracts and posters for local, national and international conferences.
* Prepare and submit reports for governing/funding bodies as required.
* Analyse research results, produce summary reports and present complex findings to team/project meetings.
* Support drafting, proofreading and editing manuscripts before submission to scientific journals.
* Organise external collaborative and training meetings.
* Support iMATCH internal and external communication.
* Where appropriate link with the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) and the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC).
* Contribute to ATTC project web site content, if required.
* Work flexibly to attend meetings and events.
Other
* Able to exercise analytical and critical thinking.
* Contribute to the development of systems and infrastructure.
* Assist, support and supervise relevant members of the iMATCH Project management team.
Training and Personal Development
* Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge.
* Participate in Trust-wide education programmes and study days.
* Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of key research areas.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline or equivalent.
* Willingness to undertake additional training for the role as required.
Desirable criteria
* Post graduate qualification.
* Clinical research or project management qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Relevant experience in NHS or University/scientific/medical research.
* Demonstrable research Project Management experience.
* Experience working with other staff at all levels.
* Experience of the clinical trial process.
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working within the NHS Trust and/or University research environments.
* Experience working with funding bodies.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
* Excellent organisational and project management skills.
* Able to manage multiple projects and work to strict deadlines.
* Able to work to tight and unexpected deadlines.
* Proven collaborative and diplomatic skills.
* Able to troubleshoot effectively.
* Use MS Office IT packages and keyboard skills.
* Self-motivated.
* Results orientated.
* Attention to detail.
* Report writing.
* Able to analyse, interpret, and present data clearly.
Desirable criteria
* Use of bibliographic software (e.g., EndNote).
* Able to understand the principles of research proposals.
* Use of research funding systems.
* Experience preparing manuscripts for publication.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Data Protection Act and confidentiality.
* Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and knowledge of R&D regulations.
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of the financial issues governing clinical research in the UK.
* Understanding of cancer and cancer research.
* Related clinical/medical terminology.
* Knowledge of research funding systems.
Values
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate the organisation's values and behaviours.
Other
Essential criteria
* Flexible.
* Conscientious and hardworking.
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
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