General vacancies

Job Ref: 2163-08-M  
Director NIHR Coordinating Centre for Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation 
NCCEME 
University of Southampton
Consultant Grade - Depending on Experience 
Southampton Science Park
Part time 0.5
Closing date: 4 July 2008
 
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a brand new research programme which will play a crucial role in speeding up the implementation of new treatments into patient care. It also represents the chance for clinical specialists to add a research management dimension to their career, as the role is offered on a part-time basis.

The University of Southampton is home to the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre, established in April 2008. With current research programmes expanding – and new ones anticipated over the next year – there couldn’t be a better time to join us.

You will establish and lead the NIHR Coordinating Centre for Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation, which manages the Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation programme. As well as overseeing the Centre’s day-to-day management, you will develop policy and strategy and provide the expert clinical advice and leadership that will support future development.

We are looking for a clinician who is a highly effective people manager and strategic thinker with first class communication, negotiation and presentation skills and with a research or research management background. Proven ability to lead research programmes, develop and implement policies and work in a constantly changing environment will be essential. Experience of clinical trials would be an advantage.

For further information and to apply online visit www.manageresearch.org.uk

For informal enquiries contact Dr Ruairidh Milne, Acting Director, NCCEME. Tel. 023 8059 5635, email: rm2@soton.ac.uk. 

Job Ref: 743
Quality of Life Trial Coordinator (SUPREMO Cancer trial) 
Cancer Clinical Trials Team 
Information Services, NHS National Services Scotland
Agenda for Change Band 6 
£23,458 – 31,779 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Edinburgh
Full Time: 37.5 hrs per week
Closing date: 8 July 2008 midday

Information Services, NHS National Services Scotland collects, validates, interprets and disseminates information on Health and Health and Social Care in Scotland, providing support and advice to the Scottish Executive Department of Health, NHS Board, social care organisations, and to a variety of professional bodies and researchers.

We are now looking to recruit a Quality of Life Trial Coordinator who will undertake the coordination of all Quality of Life aspects of the SUPREMO cancer clinical trial in accordance with GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and the European Union Directive. You will work as a member of the Cancer Clinical Trials Team and will be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, however, you may be expected to travel throughout the UK.
The postholder will be educated to at least degree level. Clinical Trials experience in either the academic or the pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage. Good communication skills are essential as you will be required to liaise with clinicians involved in the trials and to participate in trials team meetings.

A knowledge of computer database packages is essential as you will be expected to assist in maintaining trials databases. In addition you will be expected to play a full part in the running of the Cancer Clinical Trials Team.

The Cancer Clinical Trials Team forms part of CaCTUS (Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Scotland) which is a partnership between the Cancer Research UK Trials Unit in Glasgow and the ISD Cancer Clinical Trials Team in Edinburgh. CaCTUS is accredited by the UK National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) and offers support for all aspects of management of cancer clinical trials.

This post will be offered on a full time, permanent basis of 37.5 hours per week. Our benefits package includes final salary pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

For an informal discussion please contact Irene Devine on 0131 275 7061

Application forms and further information can be obtained preferably by email from nss.jobs@csa.scot.nhs.uk or by leaving a voicemail with your details on 0131 275 7274. Alternatively, you can write to: Divisional HR Office, Area 012, Ground Floor, Gyle Square, 1  South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB. 

Please quote reference number 743 in any communication. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on Tuesday 8th July 2008. Please note that CVs will not be considered - a fully completed application form is a pre-requisite.

Invitation to apply for the role of:
Clinical Lead to the Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment (Update) Guideline Development Group
National Collaborating Centre for Cancer
Cardiff/London
Closing date: 11 July 2008, 5pm 

The National Collaborating Centre for Cancer (NCC-C) has been commissioned by NICE to update an evidence-based clinical guideline on the “diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer” and is currently looking to recruit a clinical lead for the Guideline Development Group (GDG).
GDG clinical leads are drawn from the NHS, healthcare professionals, patients and carers and academia. They do not represent their organisations but are selected for their expertise, experience of working with multidisciplinary and lay colleagues and understanding of evidence based healthcare. All members of GDGs have equal status, which reflects the relevance and importance of their different expertise and experience. They include health professionals and researchers as well as patient and carer members. All Group members need to attend regular meetings and undertake background reading.

Skills and experience
We are looking for and individual who is a practicing senior healthcare professional with demonstrable relevant experience and clinical knowledge in the field of lung cancer. Applicants will have experience of working on national or regional committees or working groups. Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills are required along with an ability to communicate complex issues to differing audiences. The clinical lead will be responsible for working with the staff of the NCC-C, the guideline chair and the GDG to develop, write and quality assure drafts of the guideline. They will also provide expert knowledge on lung cancer and act as a source of clinical advice to the guideline chair and NCC-C staff in the identification and review of evidence.

Time commitment and conditions
The clinical lead will be required to contribute to the scoping, development and validation phases of the guideline which will take approximately 2.5 years to complete. During the 18 month development phase there will be approximately 15 GDG meetings held every 6-8 weeks, alternating between London and Cardiff. These meetings will be a mixture of one and two-day events. The first meeting of the GDG is scheduled to take place in December 2008.

How to apply
For further information about what the role involves please click here. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Angela Bennett (02920 402926; angela.bennett@nccc.wales.nhs.uk) or Andrew Champion (02920 402929; andrew.champion@nccc.wales.nhs.uk).
The following forms should be completed and returned:
• A short CV
• A short statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification – no more than one page
• Equalities monitoring form
• Declaration of Interests form
If you would like to receive hard copies of any forms, please contact Katrina Asquith-Coe (02920 402910; katrina.asquith-coe@nccc.wales.nhs.uk).
You will need to return the forms (either in hard copy or in electronic format) to:
Katrina Asquith-Coe (02920 402910; katrina.asquith-coe@nccc.wales.nhs.uk), National Collaborating Centre for Cancer, 2nd Floor, Front Suite, Park House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AF. 

To discuss the role further, please contact:
Angela Bennett (02920 402926; angela.bennett@nccc.wales.nhs.uk) or Andrew Champion (02920 402929; andrew.champion@nccc.wales.nhs.uk). 

Interview date and location
Interviews will be held by telephone on Wednesday 30th July 2008.

Invitation to apply for the role of
Chair to the Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment (Update) Guideline Development Group 
National Collaborating Centre for Cancer
Cardiff/London
Closing date: 11 July 2008, 5pm
 
The National Collaborating Centre for Cancer (NCC-C) has been commissioned by NICE to update an evidence-based clinical guideline on the “diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer” and is currently looking to recruit a chair for the Guideline Development Group (GDG).
GDG chairs are drawn from the NHS, healthcare professionals, patients and carers and academia. They do not represent their organisations but are selected for their expertise, experience of working with multidisciplinary and lay colleagues and understanding of evidence based healthcare. All members of GDGs have equal status, which reflects the relevance and importance of their different expertise and experience. They include health professionals and researchers as well as patient and carer members. All Group members need to attend regular meetings and undertake background reading.

Skills and experience
We are looking for an individual with proven experience of successfully chairing multi-professional collaborations at regional or national level. Chairing a GDG requires strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. An ability to communicate complex issues to differing audiences is a vital part of the role. Leadership, facilitation and group management skills will also be required. Applicants will have experience of guideline development and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Knowledge of the management of patients with lung cancer is not essential. The chair will be responsible for working with the staff of the NCC-C, the clinical lead and the GDG to develop, write and quality assure drafts of the guideline. They will also chair meetings of the GDG and facilitate discussion to ensure all members are involved in decisions and encouraged to express their views.

Time commitment and conditions
The chair will be required to contribute to the scoping, development and validation phases of the guideline which will take approximately 2.5 years to complete. During the 18 month development phase there will be approximately 15 GDG meetings held every 6-8 weeks, alternating between London and Cardiff. These meetings will be a mixture of one and two-day events. The first meeting of the GDG is scheduled to take place in December 2008.

How to apply
For further information about what the role involves please click here.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Angela Bennett (02920 402926; angela.bennett@nccc.wales.nhs.uk) or Andrew Champion (02920 402929; andrew.champion@nccc.wales.nhs.uk).
The following forms should be completed and returned:
• A short CV
• A short statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification – no more than one page
• Equalities monitoring form
• Declaration of Interests form
If you would like to receive hard copies of any forms, please contact Katrina Asquith-Coe (02920 402910; katrina.asquith-coe@nccc.wales.nhs.uk). 
You will need to return the forms (either in hard copy or in electronic format) to:
Katrina Asquith-Coe (02920 402910, katrina.asquith-coe@nccc.wales.nhs.uk), National Collaborating Centre for Cancer, 2nd Floor, Front Suite, Park House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AF 

To discuss the role further, please contact:
Angela Bennett (02920 402926; angela.bennett@nccc.wales.nhs.uk) or Andrew Champion (02920 402929; andrew.champion@nccc.wales.nhs.uk).

Interview date and location
Interviews will be held by telephone on Wednesday 30th July 2008.

Track-HD Project – Clinical Trial Project Manager
UCL Institute of Neurology
Department of Neurodegenerative Disease
Grade 9 - £60,000 pa (inclusive of London allowance )
London
Full Time
Closing date: 14 July 2008 

Applications are invited for a highly experienced Clinical Trial Project Manager, to undertake full management of the Track-HD Trial. Track-HD is an innovative multi-centre, global, prospective observational study with no experimental treatment. Its primary objective is to determine what combination of measures is the most sensitive for detecting change over the natural course of pre-manifest and early Huntington’s disease (HD), with a view to validating these as potential outcome measures for use in future therapeutic trials. Track-HD uses full electronic data capture and incorporates a number of novel imaging and clinical assessment tools. The first four proposed sites are in: London, Paris, Leiden and Vancouver with close links with bio repositories/clinical research organisations (CROs) in Milan and New York, the imaging repository in Los Angeles and the Euro-HD Network clinical database repository in Ulm, Germany. Some travel between these sites will be required. Track-HD is funded by the CHDI Foundation Inc, New York, which is a charitable foundation dedicated to finding treatments for HD.

The post offers full responsibility for project management deliverables (timelines, budgets and management of CROs) and line management duties, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the scientific strategy and scientific conduct of the study in conjunction with the Global Principal Investigator. Some flexibility in working hours available. Applicants must demonstrate a strong scientific academic background (PhD or equivalent experience) as well as an excellent record in project management of multi-national clinical trials. Strong leadership, good inter-personal skills, and a focus on high quality data are essential.

Salary on UCL’s Grade 9 scale up to £60,000 pa inclusive of London Allowance and market premium, superannuable. The post is available immediately and is funded for one year in the first instance, renewable on an annual basis for a total of three years.

Further information should first be obtained from Miss E Bertram, Personnel Manager, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: personnel@ion.ucl.ac.uk, tel: 020 7676 2191) or go to: http://www.ion.ucl.ac.uk/about/vacancies.htm Closing date for applications is 14 July 2008.

Job Ref: RE08/23 
RESEARCH NURSE x 2 (Three Years Fixed-Term)
National Primary Care Centre
Keele University 
Grade 7 £28,290
Closing date: 14 July 2008
Interview date: 28 August 2008

You will be the key worker on a series of clinical studies which directly involve patient-based recruitment. The post will involve interviews and assessment of patients and will require close liaison to be maintained with general practices, physiotherapy clinics and patients from Centres in North Staffordshire and across the West Midlands. This post offers a unique opportunity for a nurse to work with an established research team, to support the further development of our programme of work in the Primary Care management of musculoskeletal pain. The post is particularly suitable for nurses keen to apply their clinical expertise to a structured research environment.

You will help to develop research study documentation, co-ordinate recruitment and assessment clinics, gain patient informed consent and undertake data collection. You will maintain close liaison between clinical researchers, administrative staff at the Research Centre and at clinical sites, and with patients’ general practitioners.

An ability to work as part of a research team and a high level of organisation and interpersonal skills are essential requirements for this post. Recent involvement in research is desirable, although training and support will be provided. Flexibility in working hours is needed. A current driving licence and a car are essential.

For an informal conversation about these posts telephone Rhian Hughes on 01782 583918.

Full job packs are available from: Human Resources Department, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, fax 01782 583471, email vacancies@keele.ac.uk or click here.

Job Ref: VEL616
CRC Cymru Clinical Studies Officer/Research Nurse
CRC Cymru Coordinating Centre 
Band 6 £24,103-£32,653 pro rata
St Asaph, North Wales 
22.5 hours per week 
Fixed Term until 31st January 2011
Closing date: 14 July 2008

This is a great opportunity for a nursing professional to develop their skills and expertise in clinical research. This post is part of a newly funded National Assembly research support initiative in health and social care – the Clinical Research Collaboration Cymru. The Coordinating Centre of CRC Cymru is setting up regional teams of research professionals who can offer direct support to research projects and clinical trials aimed at improving treatments. This post will be part of the North Wales regional network.

The new Research Nurse will work on research coordinated by the Children & Young People’s Health & Social Care Research Network but may be called on to support research in other areas. Experience of working with children and/or young people is essential.

The trials and research projects involved address a wide range of issues including therapeutic treatments, and health and social care interventions. You will work with researchers and practitioners on a range of projects, helping to initiate them, to recruit children, young people and their families/carers , support and engage them in the research and co-ordinate their care whilst they are taking part in the study. You will collect and collate data, carry out research related assessments and will ensure that the research is conducted to good clinical practice regulations.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree/equivalent professional level with at least 2 years working at Band 5 or E Grade level and two of those working in a paediatric setting. They should be computer literate, with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Knowledge of and experience of healthcare research is desirable. The role will involve travel to research sites across the region so applicants will need access to a car and a clean driving licence.

For further information please contact Mrs Jayne Jones, Research Network Manager on 01745 448680.

Apply on line now at www.jobs.nhs.uk. For further recruitment information please email sally.angell@velindre-tr.wales.nhs.uk or telephone 029 2019 6175 quoting reference number VEL616.

Research Nurse 
Ashfields Primary Care Centre
Sandbach, Cheshire
Band 6 
Hours 30/37.5 hours negotiable
Closing date 18 July 2008

We are looking to recruit an additional research nurse to join our clinical trials team, experience preferred.

For an application form and job description please contact our secretary.
secretaries@sandbachgps.nhs.uk 01270 275089/275050 or for an informal chat please call Christine Lawton 01270 275063

Senior Lecturer in Nursing / Midwifery
NURSING/MIDWIFERY
National University of Ireland Galway
Ollscoil na hEireann, Gaillimh
Salary: 69,995 Euro x 7 = 99,190 Euro p.a.
Closing date: 25 July 2008

Please note that this post will involve a secondment to the HRB Clinical Research Facility in a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM3) role for the first five years

For further information go to www.nuigalway.ie/vacancies or contact Human Resources Office, NUI Galway T: 353 91 492151 E: hr@nuigalway.ie 

IT Specialist in Clinical Trial Unit
Institute of Medical and Social Care Research (IMSCaR)
North Wales Organisation for Randomised Trials in Health (NWORTH)
College of Health & Behavioural Sciences 
Bangor University
Grade ALC 2 point 7 – 13 £24,839 - £32,147 (salary point dependent upon experience) 
Full Time Post 36.25 hours
Closing date:  25 July 2008

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Trial IT Specialist in the above department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced, growing and innovative CTU (clinical trial unit). NWORTH is a UKCRC (UK Clinical Research Collaboration) fully registered CTU based in beautiful North Wales. NWORTH is also one of the CRCC (Clinical Research Collaboration Cymru) infrastructure support services funded by the Welsh Office of Research & Development to support improvement in the health and wealth of the people of Wales and beyond by enhancing, synthesising and exploiting the evidence base for health and social care, in particular by evaluating complex interventions in health and social care.

The person appointed will be expected to take the lead in the enhancement and strategic development of NWORTH’s IT capability, assessing and advising on new technologies in electronic data collection for clinical research. These will include remote electronic data capture from NHS or academic institutions and pharmaceutical or government agencies, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. You will be designing, developing & implementing IT systems, including web based systems, relational databases and current trial data management software (in particular InferMed MACRO and Teleform) to support trials (and other rigorous quantitative studies) in the design and management of data capture, analysis, dissemination & archiving. You will be working closely with and supporting trial statisticians, trial managers, clinicians, research nurses and data entry clerks; therefore excellent communication skills and the willingness to travel are essential.

You will need to be self-motivated, innovative, adaptable and resilient, with the ability to work effectively in the context of change, in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse skills, experience & backgrounds. You may be required to represent the research institute outside the university. Therefore the commitment to ensure confidentiality at all times is essential.
The post will commence 1st September 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter and is initially funded until 31st March 2010. There is a high probability the post will be extended, although this is dependent upon further research funding.

Informal enquires can be made by contacting; NWORTH Trial Unit Manager,
Ceri Bray on 01248 388095 c.bray@bangor.ac.uk or trial statistician Rhiannon Whitaker r.whitaker@bangor.ac.uk

Job Ref: 2000-08-M. 
Manager, Health Research 
NETS-CC 
University of Southampton 
£25,888 - £31,840 
Southampton Science Park 
Full time
Closing date: 7 August 2008 
 
The University of Southampton is home to the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETS-CC) which was established in April 2008. NETS-CC is overseeing a growing number of programmes that are managed on behalf of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The centre was created to meet challenges arising from the national research strategy Best Research for Best Health and the Government’s decision to increase the joint health research fund to £1.7 billion by 2010.

This is an exciting time for NETS-CC, with rapid expansion of current research programmes as well as establishing and taking on new programmes. For this reason, we are recruiting for a significant number of posts over a period extending to late 2008.

As a manager, you will work within a designated team providing an efficient professional research management service. In some cases this will involve managing smaller projects independently, as required by your team leader.

Ideally, you will be educated to at least degree level or equivalent, and have some experience of research and/or its management. You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills and already have responsibility of running your own projects. You will have excellent reporting skills and interpersonal skills, be IT literate and appreciative of research methodology, ideally in a health setting. With excellent people management and communications skills, you will be capable of building and maintaining excellent working relationships with senior managers, researchers and clinicians.

This is an outstanding opportunity in a rapidly expanding department. In addition, the University offers the many benefits of a good employer – a final salary pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and other work-life balance arrangements, and excellent leisure and arts facilities.

Please apply on-line using the link below, making sure you complete all the screens and ensuring that you attach a full c.v. and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words.

For more information, please click on www.manageresearch.org.uk to find out about out current vacancies.

Alternatively please contact Mandeep Sidhu on 02380 59719 or email ms5@soton.ac.uk 

Job Ref: 1937-08-M 
Senior Managers, Health Research
Department/faculty: NETS-CC 
University of Southampton 
£32,795 - £41,545
Southampton Science Park 
Full time
Closing date: 7 August 2008

The University of Southampton is home to the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETS-CC) which was established in April 2008. NETS-CC is overseeing a growing number of programmes that are managed on behalf of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The centre was created to meet challenges arising from the national research strategy Best Research for Best Health and the Government’s decision to increase the joint health research fund to £1.7 billion by 2010.

This is an exciting time for NETS-CC, with rapid expansion of current research programmes as well as establishing and taking on new programmes. For this reason, we are recruiting for a significant number of posts over a period extending to late 2008.

As a senior manager, you will take lead responsibility for planning and organising work in one of the NETS-CC programmes, and ensure plans meet the NETS-CC objectives of relevance, scientific rigour and value for money. Your responsibilities will include managing and developing team members, as well as ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the team’s work. Accountable to an Assistant Director, you will work closely with those who fund the programmes and those who carry out research.

You should be qualified to degree level or equivalent, or hold an appropriate professional qualification. Ideally, you should have experience of working with or within the NHS or a research environment. You will need a flexible approach to work, a proven track record in successfully planning and organising yourself, others and projects. With excellent people management and communications skills, you will be capable of building and maintaining excellent working relationships with senior managers, researchers and clinicians.

This is an outstanding opportunity in a rapidly expanding department. In addition, the University offers the many benefits of a good employer – a final salary pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and excellent leisure and arts facilities.

Please apply on-line using the link below, making sure you complete all the screens and ensuring that you attach a full c.v. and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words.

For more information, please click on www.manageresearch.org.uk to find out about out current vacancies.

Alternatively please contact Mandeep Sidhu on 02380 59719 or email ms5@soton.ac.uk.