Clinical Research Team Leader

The Research and Development team are seeking a Team Leader for the Clinical Research Facility (St. Stephen’s Centre, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital). We are looking for a dynamic individual who has a combination of clinical research and leadership experience.
The Clinical Research Team Leader will support the aims of the Trust Research Strategy by facilitating the delivery of high quality research in the CRF and outlying sexual health clinics and will be a recognised expert in the field of clinical research, including phase I and 2 trials.
The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice. He/she will provide expert support to colleagues throughout the research study process, from leading feasibility and site qualification visits for new studies to managing clinical pathways and study delivery, and will have extensive experience in all aspects of commercially funded research. Additionally, the role involves numerous management and leadership duties, including recruitment and retention, training, and mentoring.
Furthermore, he/she will work collaboratively and act as an expert resource for colleagues, participants, and patients to ensure the smooth running of visits.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
Some roles may require weekend
Clinical & Research
To facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused research including screening procedures, biological sample collection, and all clinical observations required to ensure and maintain patient safety before, during and after the research visit.
To take responsibility for ensuring patient facing equipment is maintained in line with Trust policy
To ensure all research staff (registered and unregistered) practice safely according to Trust policy, including the facilitation and recording of all mandatory and specific study related training.
To ensure biological samples are kept according to GCP and Trust standards.
To review new studies and work with the CRF Clinical Lead and manager on initial study feasibility.
To lead on the set up, coordination and management of the CRF portfolio of clinical research studies
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out and performing all clinical protocol related tasks independently to include
Provide comprehensive advice and guidance on matters relating to research ethics and governance
Take an active role in contributing to local recruitment strategies, identifying required workforce and skill mix to deliver local portfolio
Ensure Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards for clinical research are adhered and maintained
Act as an expert resource for staff, researchers and research participants, providing an in-depth knowledge of aspects pertinent to acquiring and maintaining informed consent.
To facilitate the informed consent process and contributes to the monitoring of consent procedures
Ensure the processes and procedures for participant confidentiality are developed and adhered to according to Trust policy.
To be responsible for the delivery teams compliance of data ensuring study data is collated and transferred in a timely manner
To identify barriers to recruitment and implement necessary action plan
To act as a knowledgeable resource for staff and researchers on matters relating to clinical practice and research, promoting an active and effective research culture.
To use specialist knowledge to manage the clinical research team, prioritising workload according to changing needs in line with local and national guidelines
In conjunction with the Principle Investigator provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well-being of staff, patients and their relatives
To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to ensuring safe planning and care of patient
To recognise and act on concerns raised if research deviates from the study protocol or the study design conflicts with legal requirements
Operational Management
Provide professional and clinical leadership to the research teams
To be a key player in the feasibility process of