This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Manager to lead the Research Delivery team at Sheffield Children's. You will help deliver a range of clinical research studies--from first-in-human Phase 1 trials to observational registry studies--across multiple specialties. You'll ensure high-quality care for young participants and help shape the future of paediatric healthcare through the latest research.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the daily operations of the Clinical Research Facility and Research Delivery team
Oversee the full lifecycle of clinical trials--from set-up to close-out
Collaborate with partners including Trial Sponsors and CROs
Ensure standards of care for children and young people participating in research
Support the professional development of the Research Delivery team
Requirements:
Registered nurse on relevant part of the register (ideally RSCN/RN Child)
Masters Level Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Research qualification (GCP)
Leadership and management experience or proven ability to provide leadership and management to a team
Experience of line management, clinical supervision or mentoring
Significant experience of clinical trials administration and/or management
Experience of dealing with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and at all levels
Logical and consistent work and career pattern
Experience of taking a lead role in the set up and running of complex interventional research in the NHS to include the coordination of site visits and liaising with Sponsors and monitors
Experience of preparing Standard Operating Procedures
Partnership working across NHS - academic organisations and experience of working with commercial Sponsors of research
Recent NHS experience
IT systems and packages
R&D policy and current NHS R&D priorities
Demonstrable in depth knowledge of the Research Governance Framework (RGF), the Clinical Trials Regulations and ICH GCP
Evidence of ability to help / support junior staff
Research activity and management in the NHS or academic sector
Clinical skills including ability to perform ECG and cannulate
Numerate
IT literate
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to motivate others
Excellent time management - able to plan and work to tight timescales and to multi-task effectively
Strategies for delivering studies to time and target
Awareness of the High Level Objectives of the NIHR and research KPIs
Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have:
Management/leadership qualification
Assessing and mentoring qualification
Training in recruitment and selection of staff
Experience of working in a clinical capacity with children
Budget management including the costing of commercial trials and non-commercial grants
Experience of writing SOP's
Advanced clinical skills
Project Management skills (Microsystems or similar)