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Research     

Submitting research grant applications for external funding from institutions such as the National Institute for Health Research.

Dissemination of research at national and international conferences.

Submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Take overall responsibility for the efficient day-to-day management of the research programme.

Ensure all research  procedures are developed according to Research Governance Framework, National Research Ethics Committee, Medical Research Council guidelines for Good Clinical Practice and Data Protection, including providing assurance that personal and confidential information is restricted to those entitled to know.

Ensure recruitment of participants occurs in line with the project plan.

Work with the Research lead, the study team, and relevant bodies, organisations and groups to ensure that the studies  meet their  targets.

Establish procedures to ensure adherence to research study l protocols and administrative requirements.

Coordination of study sites throughout the life cycle of the project, including liaison with prisons, R&D departments, site initiation visits, site file set up, site research assistants and site PIs.

Development and safe keeping of research data files, ensuring that all research data are kept in line with ethical approval and governance procedures. 

Monitor any required blindness procedures and ensure appropriate action when the blind is broken.

Monitor adverse events and ensure timely and appropriate action is taken.

Manage the recruitment, retention, training of research assistant(RAs) across study sites alongside the site PIs who have line management responsibilities for each site RA.

Line management responsibilities including appraisals and supervision of researchers and study administrator at coordinating site (GMMH). 

Oversee risk management of research studies.

Produce meaningful study  data in a timely manner thus enabling the study team to predict and plan any issues that warrant changes in the study protocol, funding or time.

Act as the primary point of contact for all external and internal agencies.

Contribute to development and submission of research grant applications for external funding if relevant to the role and CPD.

Coordinate and contribute to dissemination of study outputs e.g. seminars and presentations at local Trust sites, writing and submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.

Coordinate the preparation and publication of data, reports and information, ensuring that these meet legislative, contractual and ethical requirements.

Undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance research skills necessary for the development and delivery of high-quality research. 

Receive regular supervision and management from a senior staff member in accordance with Good Practice Guidelines.
 

Policy and Service Development    

Follow professional guidelines and standards, Trust policies, and team procedures, protocols, and guidance in completion of work tasks.

Contribute to the development of Trust research governance activity.

Human Resources    

Contribute to the induction of new team members including researchers, undergraduate placement students, volunteers, and study administrator.

Provide research management supervision of research assistants and line management supervision to GMMH-employed staff. 

Communicate with service users, carers/relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders complex and potentially emotive information regarding capacity to provide informed consent for research participation, eligibility (or ineligibility) for particular research studies  

Communicate, when appropriate, with service users, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals if a participant wishes to withdraw from a research study. This includes facilitating decision-making for continued participation or withdrawal and gathering feedback on reasons for withdrawal which may include complex personal circumstances/difficulties

Coordinate, liaise and communicate with the Research Advisory Group (RAG) on a range of matters including their own wellbeing and any support required, research trial consultations such as feedback on trial documents or procedures, and research planning and dissemination. 
 
Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students and volunteer Research Assistants (RAs).

Research and Innovation    

Use contemporary theory and research to develop and test effective treatments and service models.

Develop and manage externally-funded large-scale clinical research projects.

Contribute to GMMH research governance activities, including scientific appraisal of research applications. 

Contribute to the coordination of research activities within GMMH. 

Contribute to Research and Development activities of GMMH, including conducting pilot studies, experimental studies and clinical trials

Contribute to publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers outlining results of work completed in the study. 

Disseminate research findings via seminars and conference presentations.

Provide project management of R&I activities. 

Information Technology and Resources    Maintain up to date research records  in line with CONSORT statement guidance.  

Undertake quality assurance checks on research database. 

Statistical and qualitative analysis of research data using relevant software/databases.

Produce regular reports regarding trial activities against the research milestones for the trial management e.g. Research Management and Trial Steering Committees, finance updates, data monitoring and ethics committees, and external funder as required 

Financial and Physical Resources    

Be a responsible authorised signatory for payments as delegated e.g. for equipment, travel expenses and training. This can also include significant payments for recharges to other institutions such as Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and other NHS Trusts.

Manage and monitor project spending including regular meetings with the designated GMMH Research Finance Manager, HEI, NIHR andand  relevant Research Finance Managers when necessary.

Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources at work.

Provide cover for management of petty cash float system for the department.

Produce research project costings for the study and related grant applications and to develop payment schedules with other institutions. 

Check invoices and requisitions against payment schedules in sub-contracts with different institutions.