Deputy Research & Innovation/Clinical Trials Unit Manager
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Canterbury,
Kent,
United Kingdom
Health and Care
Research and Science
Skilled Worker
Job posted on July 14, 2025
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Job Description:
The post holder will take responsibility for the operational management of the R&I Central Office (RICO) and CTU Office (CTUO). This includes, but is not limited to, the set-up and ongoing management of research projects both commercial and non-commercial, development of new projects, audit and monitoring, governance and regulatory oversight, sponsorship, risk management, quality assurance and inspection readiness.
The post holder will proactively review, update and develop processes and procedures to continually improve the service and support the R&I/CTU Manager in achieving the departments strategic aims and objectives.
The post holder will deputise for the R&I/CTU Manager.
Leadership and management
Lead on research governance
Provide a supportive and caring environment
Operational management of research set up and ongoing management
Training, Development and leadership
Monitoring, audit and risk assessment
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Deputising for R&I/CTU Manager
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Cowley Job title: R&I/CTU Manager Email address: caroline.cowley@nhs.net Telephone number: 07971 868939
APPLY NOW
The post holder will proactively review, update and develop processes and procedures to continually improve the service and support the R&I/CTU Manager in achieving the departments strategic aims and objectives.
The post holder will deputise for the R&I/CTU Manager.
Leadership and management
Lead on research governance
Provide a supportive and caring environment
Operational management of research set up and ongoing management
Training, Development and leadership
Monitoring, audit and risk assessment
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Deputising for R&I/CTU Manager
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Cowley Job title: R&I/CTU Manager Email address: caroline.cowley@nhs.net Telephone number: 07971 868939