Research Initiation & Delivery Manager - Grants (Band 7) - Mental Health Research - Greater Man ...
Posted 19 hours 13 minutes ago by Greater Manchester Mental Health
Main area: Mental Health Research
Grade: Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term for twelve months in the first instance.)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours and flexible working can be discussed.)
Job ref: 858
Site: Central Park Hub
Town: Manchester
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/04/:59
This post is a key part of our Research Office team at GMMH, leading on grant support for the Trust, including costing, contracting and ongoing management. The postholder will be a senior member of the Research Office and will be responsible for the operational management of staff. The postholder will have oversight of the grant process, including grant applications, contracting and set up. The postholder will ensure that there are robust systems in place for accurate and timely research project notification and approval, and that such projects meet all the necessary research governance and regulatory requirements for the Trust to host and/or sponsor them. The postholder will liaise with researchers, finance teams, funders and external sites to ensure efficient costing and set-up of grant applications, and that all necessary contractual arrangements are in place. They will take a lead on ensuring that treatment costs are accurately captured and recovered. The postholder will take a lead on ensuring that intellectual property is clearly identified and protected.
Main duties of the job- Oversight of the grants process, including grant applications, contracting and set-up
- Liaison with researchers, research teams, finance teams, funders and external organisations.
- Reviewing applications for regulatory approval, including IRAS forms and amendments.
- Overseeing processes for capturing and recovering excess treatment costs and service support costs.
- Leading on intellectual property processes within the Trust.
- Managing a team of staff within the Research Office.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Person specification Qualifications- Educated to Masters level or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of working within a clinical research environment (NHS or university)
- Experience of supporting research grant applications and completing SoECATs
- Experience of setting up research contracts with funders and collaborators
- Project management experience, including dealing with complex situations requiring analysis and interpretation.
- Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive and systematic systems for collecting and processing information.
- Experience of managing staff
- In depth knowledge of NHS research funding streams
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the standards and legislation that govern research practice in the NHS.
- Knowledge of the regulatory issues surrounding the conduct of clinical research.
- Knowledge of databases and their implementation and management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Evidence of strong prioritisation and organisational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of highly complex information and report writing skills.
- Attention to detail when reviewing costings, documents, and writing reports.
- Ability to deal with interruptions to tasks.
- Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities.
- An ability to interact appropriately with colleagues
- Good presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
- There may be an occasional requirement to travel across Greater Manchester for meetings.
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.