Research Project Manager | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,178 - £55,492 Per Annum Inclusive of outer HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stanmore, HA74LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6262858/392-RNOH-782-A |
Summary
The Research Project Manager will be responsible for the setup and management of research projects at the RNOH Implant Science Centre (ISC), including prospectively planned multi-centre studies run in collaboration with sites across Europe.
The Research Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of the studies in accordance with funder expectations, Trust SOPs, applicable guidelines, UK and country specific regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
This role will require close and effective communication with a multi-disciplinary team, as well as the ability to process, analyse and interpret complex clinical and scientific data. The post-holder must also be effective at managing time, resources and overcoming logistical challenges.
The post holder will be responsible for the development and maintenance of project documentation related to the studies and at times may be required to work on or assist with other studies within the ISC.
The post holder will work in the Trust to develop a culture that sustains excellence in the successful delivery of research projects.
The successful candidate should have experience in implant science research and will be responsible for planning, running and comprehensively project managing clinical-engineering research studies. This will require overseeing their coordination, data management and administrative activities to ensure smooth running and progress of the studies.
The candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team, and have experience of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.
The RNOH Implant Science Centre (ISC) houses a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, scientists and collaborators, all with the collective aim of improving the outcomes of orthopaedic surgery.
The ISC runs large scale research projects with collaborators in the UK, Europe and further afield, involving hip, knee and spine implants. This has led two the publication of over 160 peer-reviewed papers that have been cited over 3,000 times and presentation at key international conferences.
1. To plan, run and comprehensively project manage allocated clinical studies and research projects by overseeing their coordination, data management and administrative activities to ensure smooth running and progress of the studies.
2. Support the Chief and Primary Investigators as required.
3. Be responsible for the development and ongoing management of partnerships with external suppliers for the delivery of the different projects.
4. Develop and frequently up-date project documentation.
5. Generation of study specific procedures for obtaining and assessing safety information.
6. Track study milestones in terms of progress, study recruitment and budget.
7. Ensure any contractual obligations are met including safety reporting obligations, provision of documentation, progress reports and report writing.
8. Organise regular study meetings and presentations including funder meetings, team meetings, teleconferences and Investigator meetings.
9. Identify, record and provide solutions to complex project risks and issues.
10. Implement project management methods to deliver agreed requirements and successful project outcomes.
11. Assist with the development of operational policies, procedures and training requirements for the projects.
12. Provide timely highlight / exception reports etc.
13. Make use of a wide range of information sources, including the Intranet/Internet, and professional publications so as to enhance successful project delivery.
14. Submit/oversee study applications, protocol amendments, revised information sheets and other study documentation to the ethics committee and regulatory authority as required.
15. Oversee submission of the summary of study reports as required.
16. Prepare, conduct and follow up on study initiation visits if required.
17. Manage timely and efficient procedures for collection, entry and monitoring of study data.
18. Perform remote monitoring of studies via the online study database to identify and resolve queries in between monitoring visits.
19. To maintain regular communication and a close working relationship with clinicians, R&D members, scientists, and other researchers at collaborating institutions.
20. Use computational software to maintain databases with complex clinical and scientific information.
21. Provide regular project updates with research findings and technical scientific information to colleagues and collaborators with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
22. Write and submit manuscripts to peer reviewed journals and submit abstracts to key national and international conferences.
23. Operate specialised metrology equipment and use associated computational software to analyse implants.
24. Supervise other researchers in the lab, including training of users on the safe use of metrology equipment.
25. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
26. Keep abreast of relevant developments and new techniques, maintaining a detailed awareness of current topics important to this field.
27. Ensure implants and associated clinical and medical imaging data received from the RNOH and other hospitals are appropriately and securely logged.
28. Monitor and maintain the supply of consumable material to the different collaborating project sites.
29. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
30. Attending mandatory training.
31. Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
32. Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
33. Contribute to the RNOH’s strategic scientific objectives.
34. Seek to maximise research effectiveness, by fostering links between individuals and appropriate research groupings and exploiting opportunities.
35. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
36. Attending mandatory training.
37. Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
38. Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024
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