Job overview

The Post Holder will join a busy, enthusiastic team supporting recruitment into both commercial and non-commercial research trials across the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK.

The post holder should be highly motivated and an effective communicator with a can-do attitude and an eye for detail. We are looking for an individual who will take ownership for delivering a high standard of work and a desire to develop their research skills.

There will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly to meet the needs of the research studies which may involve working at different locations within the Northern Care Alliance sites.

We offer extensive training opportunities and support for all staff to progress in their chosen career. This is something we are very passionate about as a service.

Our Research and Innovation Department is recognised as a leading centre for clinical trials and other studies, with more than 600 projects carried out here each year. Research links closely with clinical care and teaching to ensure patients and their wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Our research includes experimental medicine, which looks at the causes of disease, how certain treatments work and whether they are safe, as well as large scale clinical trials which test the effectiveness of new drugs and treatments. It means patients have access to some of the most cutting-edge treatments. 

Main duties of the job

• Support the team lead in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective research team.
• Develop an expertise in research skills, including set up and delivery of research trials 
•Demonstrates expert communication skills, engaging with wider MDT, sponsors, clinicians and participants throughout the research process
• Liaise with Principal Investigators and Sponsor companies ensuring effective and efficient use of research resources and ensure data is collected in accordance with GCP guidelines.
• Ensure familiarity with risk issues pertaining to confidentiality of participant and research related documentation.
• Ensure clear accurate records to support and record all research activity including design and/or use of databases as required.
• Contribute to clinical and research governance processes including adverse event/incident reporting collaborating with any investigations and management of these.
• Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are always kept inspection ready.
• Responsible for organising participant visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH - GCP)

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.