R&D Support Officer - Huntingdon

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a new member of our team who has experience in the review of both commercial and non-commercial studies for capacity and capability. Has a proven track record at being able to review and ensure patient pathways are not impacted on as a result of the running of Clinical Trials and that all requirements of each study have been negotiated and are in place across all Clinical Directorates involved before C&C is released.
Have a firm understanding of the whole life cycle of a clinical research study within an NHS organisation.
Provide support for CI/PI and their research teams within the clinical directorates to enable the efficient and high quality set up and running of Clinical trials within the Trust in compliance with the legislation of the HRA, MHRA, NRES and GCP Guidelines.
You will also provide guidance, training and oversight on Clinical Research practice and the use of EDGE to individuals or groups and assist in promotional events.
Support compliance with the Trust Research and Development, Intellectual Property policies and Research and Development Standard Operating procedures. Advise, facilitate and support the completion of the Clinical Research projects within the National Institute of Heath Research (NIHR) and Department of Health (DH) national benchmarks, including the provision of regular reports for monitoring Clinical Research activities to assist the directorates in demonstrating targets are being met.
Taking an overarching view of the clinical trials and supporting the Clinical Directorates in the Trust to assess, arrange and confirm their capacity and capability to deliver clinical studies. Monitoring and ensuring that patient pathways are not impacted on as a result of the running of Clinical Trials and that all requirements of each study have been negotiated and are in place across all Clinical Directorates involved in the running of the study.
Taking a leading role in overseeing the Research Management System (EDGE) ensuring frequent data cleansing
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy Service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role

Please refer the Job description for details