Science or finance degree qualification Desirable criteria GCP Trained Post graduate research or management qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in a research environment (NHS
University or industry). Experience of budget management
reporting
costing and budget preparation. Ability to process and interpret large
complex datasets. Desirable criteria Experience of working within a clinical research setting with research management experience. Experience of costing and contracting within the NHS. Additional Requirements Essential criteria The ability to understand and behave at all times
towards patients
visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe
kind
excellent. Knowledge Essential criteria Understanding of costing policies associated with clinical research. Knowledge of funding mechanisms for research including commercial research. Knowledge of commercial organisations and external agencies within research. Understanding of the ethical issues in clinical research. Ability to use databases to record data. Desirable criteria Knowledge of the regulatory framework for research including the UK Research Governance Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research. Knowledge of AcoRD methodology. Knowledge of processes associated with costing industry funded research including the NIHR interactive costing tool (iCT). Working knowledge of Health Research Authority model agreements used for contracting in research. Skills Essential criteria Proven experience of communicating complex information orally
in writing
and through formal presentation. Proactive
self-motivated with ability to motivate and influence others
demonstrating well-developed negotiation skills
diplomacy and good judgment. Proven interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads
working independently with initiative
while maintaining confidentiality and working methodically and with accuracy Well developed organisational skills to ensure competing priorities are achieved to agreed timescales. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications. Excellent IT skills including the recording of data within electronic databases
By Dr. Shailaja Ramidi