Job summaryWe are looking for a highly motivated individual to work with our senior leadership team for research, the post will provide operational management support across MSEFT and play an integral role in the development and performance of the MSEFT clinical research service.So, if you have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, are able to establish excellent communication networks to promote and encourage the adoption of clinical research studies across MSEFT.You will be experienced in leading teams, have an understanding of NHS research agenda and working across the national research system, will be adept at developing strategies to support the delivery of research in line with local and national priority areas and key performance targets.If successful, you will provide complex specialist advice and support regarding conduct of clinical research, including administrative processes to the clinical research teams. The post holder will also play an integral role in supporting the implementation of a new 5 year research strategy.For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Katie Woodards, katy.woodards@nhs.net Executive Assistant to Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr Tayyab Haider.Closing Date : June 26 2024Main duties of the jobDevelop strategies to support the delivery of research in line with local and national priority areasLead a programme of work to align processes across the MSEFT for research delivery ensuring performance targets are metEnsure a consistent approach to maintaining the standards set out in the UK policy framework for health and social care, national guidelines and directives and local standard operating proceduresThe post holder will also be responsible for ensuring a Quality Management System (QMS) that will include adverse event reporting, audit and monitoring and support any external inspections e.g. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)Engage with the sites clinical management structure across the MSEFT to contribute to the embedding of research as part of routine practice, identifying and overcoming barriersWork autonomously on a broad range of matters and make decisions on the day to day management or the service and service departmentsDirect line management of Research Approval Managers, Team Leaders and Quality FacilitatorAbout usWith a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor details of this varied and interesting role, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your applicationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to Masters level or equivalentComprehensive understanding of research related regulations and guidanceExperienceEssentialExperience of developing and implementing polices/standard operating procedures/guidelines/working instructionsEvidence of working in a managerial roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressSouthendPrittlewell ChaseSouthendSS0 0RYEmployer's websitehttps://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)