Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work with the Oxford Radiology Research Unit (ORRU) within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust as a Research Services Manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Services Manager / Senior Trial Manager to deliver research studies and development in Radiology as well as coordinate research activities within our organisation that have a radiology component. This includes facilitating collaboration between departments and ensuring a quality service is provided to support all studies that use Radiology's services. Working for a service department in conjunction with research delivery is a unique opportunity to hone your operational skills across the research spectrum and the wider Trust.



ORRU has a vital role in leading and facilitating clinical and scientific research and development in all aspects of cross-sectional imaging. We ensure quality and provision of clinical trial services is in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines.



ORRU aims to create a future-orientated imaging department to realise the full potential of imaging data for early diagnosis, precision medicine and improved patient outcomes through development of novel biomarkers, minimally invasive techniques and informatics solutions.



The Research Services Manager is a critical role that will be based at the Churchill Hospital and responsible for line management duties across a friendly multi-disciplinary team of nurses, radiographers, administrators and data managers. You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills and must be able to demonstrate excellent teamwork, resilience and a real 'can do' attitude.



You should be familiar with research methodologies and data collection techniques as you will play a key role in delivering high quality support for research projects across OUHFT which are supported by the Radiology Research Unit. You will have strong project management skills and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments, ensuring projects are set up efficiently, to a high quality, and delivered on time. You will have knowledge of ethical considerations and regulations related to research and data collection.



You will oversee the budgeting process for research projects, including cost estimation, resource allocation, and expenditure tracking. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and supportive of new initiatives that align with the Trust's research strategy.



We will be delighted to answer any questions you may have regarding this exciting opportunity.



We look forward to reading your application!



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital , Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



This post is part of the Oxford Radiology Research Unit (ORRU) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The key functions of this role are:



Trial Set-Up & Initiation



Trial Management



Data Management



Clinical trial monitoring & safety



Audit & inspection



Policy and process development



Communication & relationship building



Education & development



Managing people & resource



Please see the for a detailed overview of responsibilities under these headers.