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Job overview

The Trial Manager recruited for this post will work on the Bipolar At Risk Trial II (BART II) funded via the Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Program within the NIHR. The trial manager will coordinate a multifunctional team consisting of site leads and research assistants at 5 UK sites, clinician(s), statistician(s), and service user reference group members in the project management of this trial. This will include, but is not limited to, study oversight including regulatory approvals, ongoing study management, and closeout and reporting. Working with experienced clinical trial support service staff, the post holder will ensure that the clinical trial is conducted to the relevant clinical trial regulations. In addition, the trial manager will have line management and training responsibilities for the research assistants.

The role requires a research professional who has experience in clinical trials, particularly in mental health. The suitable candidate will be familiar with the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials, and the implementation of a quality management system as it pertains to clinical trial conduct.

The post holder will be based in Manchester at the Prestwich site in GMMH. Occasional travel to the others trial sites may be required.

Main duties of the job

Communication & Networking

• Liaise with study collaborators and stakeholders to identify and recruit study participants;
• To assist promotion of the research to stakeholders;
• To contribute towards publication of the research in high profile reports and publications
• TPresent information on research progress and outcomes 
• To assist with presentation of research findings at internal and external meetings, and conferences nationally and internationally
• Liaise with research colleagues and support administrative staff on routine matters.

Decision-making, planning and problem solving

• To act under guidance of senior project staff to ensure daily tasks and ongoing workloads are prioritised and completed within agreed timeframes
• Make use of standard research techniques and methods
• Help research team achieve research objectives and deadlines
• Report concerns raised by study participants to the project manager/PI
• Contribute to decisions affecting the work of the team.

Analysis & Research

• Conduct sensitive individual and group research interviews with service users and staff under guidance of senior staff
• Contribute towards accurate collection and management of data
• Assist with analysis and interpretation of results of the research
• Continue to update knowledge and develop skills

Teamwork and learning support

• Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary study team
• Prepare, attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings
• Undertake necessary training for activities.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.