Project Coordinator

Job Description

This VacancyThe successful candidate will contribute to the effective corporate leadership and management of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) by:

Helping to create a culture for the NIHR BRC underpinned by an ethos of continuous improvement

Promoting the BRC through own actions and visibility in the NIHR BRC and with key internal and external partners

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the BRC and wider STHFT and TUoS to facilitate the achievement of objectives and shared learning.

The post holder will assist the BRC in the management of a portfolio of clinical studies and support the clinical trials team. As part of their overall job duties, the successful applicant will work with the BRC’s Clinical Trials team to: enable Chief or Principal Investigators to complete submissions for regulatory approval for BRC studies; ensure that patient recruitment meets the 30 day recruitment target and that the studies run in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. The post holder will also be responsible for the production of study promotional/administrative material, answering of queries and resolving any technical or administrative barriers to participation.Other key responsibilities will include supporting the BRC Manager with BRC operational projects and processes to ensure the sustainability and growth of the BRC.About UsThe NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is focused on the pull-through of developments in the fields of Neurodegeneration, Neuroinflammation and Cerebrovascular disease into early phase clinical trials. Research in these areas is supported by cross-cutting themes of Advanced Medical Imaging, Genomic Medicine and Bioinformatics, The Sheffield NIHR Clinical Research Facility and in silico medicine. The NIHR Sheffield BRC brings together outstanding scientists from the University of Sheffield Departments of Neuroscience and Engineering in multidisciplinary research institutes SITraN and INSIGNEO together with clinical disciplines at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to improve the treatment and care of people living with chronic neurological disorders. Clinical Research projects will take place in conjunction with the Academic Directorate of Neuroscience at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and will be supported by the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility.Who we are looking forIf you enjoy variety, working in a fast paced environment, have a flexible approach to your work, and would like to be involved with researchers who are committed to advancing treatments and care pathways for patients with specific health conditions then please apply. You will need to possess excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate that you have experience of clinical trial administration, preferably with Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs).You will also need to demonstrate your understanding of the research process, GCP and research legislation.What you can expect from Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation TrustYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.Please see the attached documents to the NHS Jobs page for this vacancy which gives you more detail on why you should come and work for us.For further details / informal visits contact:Sarah MollNIHR BRC Clinical Trials ManagerEmail: Telephone: As part of our recruitment process at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals we assess applicants’ individual values and behaviours to ensure that these behaviours align with our PROUD values: Patient First, Respectful, Ownership, Unity and Deliver.Our values are what help to make us different and ‘a Brilliant Place to Work’. We expect all our employees to share our values and demonstrate them in every aspect of their role.You will be required to undertake an online values assessment prior to the interview date. The results of this assessment will be used as part of the on-going selection process to assess your suitability for the post.The deadline for completing the online assessment is midnight 9th November 2020.The link to the assessment can be found below, the address can be copied and pasted into a search engine e.g. google:Login/SelfService/KPMRPGBLWX