Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Research and Innovation
NHS R&I Funding
1. To assist in the preparation of the financial tables within the Trust's annual returns, using costing techniques to allocate Trust costs to R&I, and then allocating these costs to the various research programmes undertaken in the year. Assist in the calculation of the amount of research funding the Trust has attracted including amounts earned by external organisations such as the University of Manchester.
2. To contribute to data collection exercises relating to NHS R&I funding.
3. Assist in the valuation of non-commercial research work undertaken in the Trust.
4. Assist with the tracking and raising of invoices.
Project Appraisal
1. Using specialist knowledge of clinical trials and NHS finance to produce accurate financial appraisals for each proposed research project forming the internal financial agreement for the project and reflecting the external agreement with the sponsor.
2. Liaise with Consultants, Research Nurses, Trials administrators, departmental managers in order to produce accurate financial analysis for clinical trials. Advise on appropriate pricing for clinical trials and assist in negotiations with prospective sponsors on behalf of the Trust. Ensure that costs are assigned to the appropriate budget according to current R&I finance policies.
3. Support the R&I Business Manager in ensuring that the financial elements of commercial and non-commercial legal contracts are sound. Work as a team player with other members of R&I administration to ensure the prompt approval of research projects to meet commercial timelines and other approval deadlines.
4. Support the research department in ensuring that research performance criteria are met.
5. To deputise for R&I Business Manager/Income and Costing Manager at the Clinical Trials Resource Group meetings as part of the Trust evaluation process for new research projects to ensure that an accurate financial appraisal of each new project is undertaken and that projects are financially viable before approval.
General
1. To be responsible for own professional/personal development, including participating in 6 monthly appraisal and personal development planning.
2. To work with the R&I Business Manager to agree objectives and a personal development plan.
3. Follow risk management procedures at all times, including the identification, assessment and management of risk within the division.
4. To abide by all Trust policies and procedures.
5. Undertake general administrative tasks to contribute to the smooth running of the Business Development team.
This job description is not meant to be finite and may be subject to change following discussion and agreement with the post holder. Similarly, the post holder may be requested to undertake such other duties not mentioned in the job description which are commensurate with the grade.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* A comprehensive secondary education (5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English Language)
* Degree in a science or business related discipline or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of working in NHS or research environment.
* Experience of computerised systems.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of developing new spreadsheet solutions to automate and improve procedures.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* To be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when handling conflict.
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
* Able to think quickly and respond appropriately when under pressure.
* Able to prepare and present R&I costing information for a non-finance audience.
* Expert user of Microsoft Office programs including Access and Excel.
* Highly numerate.
Desirable criteria
* Advanced use of spreadsheets.
* Leadership skills.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of the clinical trials and research approvals processes.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of NHS R&I funding mechanisms.
* Knowledge of financial accounting requirements of the NHS.
* Basic knowledge of cancer therapies and terminology used.
Values
Essential criteria
* Able to provide credible customer service and instil confidence in the information produced.
* Able to judge materiality of scenarios.
* Flexible and motivated team player.
* Conscientious and hardworking.
* Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
* Maintain confidentiality
Desirable criteria
* Ability to troubleshoot effectively.
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 and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
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. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
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Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 191.7KB)
* The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
* Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
* Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
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