Trial Manager

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Aberdeen, SCOTLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Apr 2024

The Health Services Research Unit (HSRU) has a national remit to research the best ways to provide health care, and to train those working in the health services in research methods.  Most research projects aim to find out whether developments within the health service really are effective, efficient and appropriate.  There are approximately 70 members of staff, working together cohesively, with everyone’s contribution valued.  The atmosphere is friendly, informal and efficient.


School/Section

Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition


Division

Institute of Applied Health Sciences


Staff Category

Administrative


Duration of Post

Funding/Activity Limited


The Unit is supported by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates, the University of Aberdeen and competitive grant income.

The Unit has responsibility for the following general remit:

  • To study or evaluate clinical activities with a view to improving effectiveness and efficiency in health care
  • To work for the implementation of proven changes in clinical activities
  • To encourage and support similar work throughout Scotland
  • To train NHS staff in Scotland, and others, in the principles and practice of health services research in general, and health care evaluation in particular

    • A Trial Manager is required by the Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT -www.abdn.ac.uk/hsru/chart) at the Health Services Research Unit (HSRU), University of Aberdeen. CHaRT collaborates in high quality Randomised Controlled Trials which address important health questions. 

    The Trial Manager will work on clinical trials within the CHaRT portfolio (https://www.abdn.ac.uk/hsru/what-we-do/trials-unit/portfolio/index.php ).

     If appointed at Grade 6 you would be responsible for day-to-day management of a clinical trial (or trials); if appointed at Grade 7 you would be expected to take the lead trial management role in the delivery of a clinical trial (or trials) within the portfolio.For appointment at Grade 6 level, salary will be paid at the appropriate point within this scale (£37,099 - £44,263 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

    For appointment at Grade 7 level, salary will be paid at the appropriate point within this scale (£45,585 - £54,395 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

    As this post is funded by multiple research grants it will be available for 12 months in the first instance.

    Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Seonaidh Cotton (01224 438178 / [email protected] ).

    This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

    To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

    Job Reference Number:  HSR073A

    The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25 April 2024

    The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.


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