University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Clinical Research Coordinator
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This exciting secondment opportunity will play a key role in supporting the monitoring and management of a diverse portfolio of regional research projects funded through the Wessex Experimental Medicine Network (WEMN), part of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Southampton award.
You will take the lead in overseeing the tracking and progress of awarded WEMN projects, contributing to the delivery of NIHR performance metrics and reporting. Working at the heart of the funding process, you will support the coordination of competitive review panels that assess and award projects, while helping to maintain and enhance the systems used to manage project funding and monitor delivery.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of processes and guidance that support our growing research portfolio. You will build and maintain strong relationships with R&D core teams, Directors, study delivery partners across UHS and UoS, and colleagues within the wider Wessex Health Partners network, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across the region.
Reporting to Ruth Challis, BRC Regional Partnerships Manager, the successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive BRC core team committed to driving research excellence and improving patient outcomes. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to contact Ruth Challis or Josune Olza Meneses (BRC Operations Manager) for an informal discussion prior to applying. Please contact BRC@uhs.nhs.uk to arrange.
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Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
This is a 0.2FTE B5 secondment opportunity to support additional workflow in the oversight of regional partnership projects funded by the Wessex Experimental Medicine Network (WEMN), part of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Southampton award
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The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Southampton, or similar NIHR award infrastructures
You will need to have exceptional attention to detail, good organisational skills and be motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously using your own initiative
You will have strong verbal and written communication skills
Person specification
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Research background
- Advanced understanding of Microsoft applications for managing and analysing information, e.g. Word and Excel
- Relevant experience in conducting or organising research
- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
- ICH/GCP Trained
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare background
- Recent NHS experience
Aptitudes And Skills Required
Essential criteria
- Motivation for research
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Proactive attitude
- Clear and polite verbal and written communication
- Able to prioritise tasks and cope with deadlines
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Evidence of ability to maintain work / life balance
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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