Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the Research & Development Directorate. We are looking to appoint a Trust Sponsored Research Project Manager to contribute in the performance of research sponsorship functions to support researchers in developing alternative treatment plans to the standard care pathway for patients and other NHS research. The post holder will assist the Group Research Sponsorship Manager by providing effective administrative support in order to set up and manage the West Midlands Haematology Research Collaborative (WMRC) Database and co-ordinate projects which come under the WMRC workstream including, but not limited to, ensuring the requirements for research sponsorship are met, and organisation of the Post-Ash meeting, alongside liaising with research collaborators at a national level, whilst acting as a source of advice and guidance regarding the research governance for such projects and supporting other trust-led research. There will be opportunities for hybrid working. If you require adjustments/have specific requirements for your interview, please contact Kim Kinsella - kim.kinsella@nhs.net Main duties of the job Project Management. Data entry and collation of information. Preparing documents. Supporting sponsorship process. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Details Date posted 09 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 225-CORP-6965443 Job locations New Cross hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Job description Job responsibilities The post holder should demonstrate excellent project management skills, be an effective leader and mentor and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. They will ensure that the R&D Directorate and WMRC provides a high quality service in line with continuous improvement methodologies, in order to ensure effective delivery of the business support operations of the R&D Directorate. The post holder will be required to make informed decisions and solve issues within area of responsibility, guide others in making informed decisions and ensure that agreed targets are met in accordance with departmental, Trust and national standards, policies, procedures and local objectives. A high degree of initiative will be essential. Key Working Relationships: R&D Sponsorship Team and Trust R&D Directorate RedCaP or other database teams CRN West Midlands West Midlands wide research community Haematology wide research community both Nationally and Internationally External research sponsors and funders Affiliated organisations where required: University Partners, CCGs, LATS, Community Trusts Job description Job responsibilities The post holder should demonstrate excellent project management skills, be an effective leader and mentor and have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. They will ensure that the R&D Directorate and WMRC provides a high quality service in line with continuous improvement methodologies, in order to ensure effective delivery of the business support operations of the R&D Directorate. The post holder will be required to make informed decisions and solve issues within area of responsibility, guide others in making informed decisions and ensure that agreed targets are met in accordance with departmental, Trust and national standards, policies, procedures and local objectives. A high degree of initiative will be essential. Key Working Relationships: R&D Sponsorship Team and Trust R&D Directorate RedCaP or other database teams CRN West Midlands West Midlands wide research community Haematology wide research community both Nationally and Internationally External research sponsors and funders Affiliated organisations where required: University Partners, CCGs, LATS, Community Trusts Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent Post grad diploma or equivalent Desirable Project management qualification Experience Essential GCP training Research Governance Research Proven record of planning, organisational and admin skills Management of multiple projects Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent Post grad diploma or equivalent Desirable Project management qualification Experience Essential GCP training Research Governance Research Proven record of planning, organisational and admin skills Management of multiple projects Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address New Cross hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address New Cross hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : New Cross hospital, WV10 0QP Wolverhampton, United Kingdom