We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Radiology Research Manager on a permanent basis.
They will provide strategic and operational leadership for our Radiology research and clinical trials portfolio. The postholder will oversee the delivery of research programmes and clinical strategy projects, ensuring they are managed efficiently, compliantly, and within budget. Working closely with radiologists, clinical teams, academic partners, and external funders, the role will drive the development, coordination, and sustainability of Radiology research, including securing grant funding and managing regulatory requirements.
The position also includes line management of the Radiology Clinical Trials team and plays a key role in shaping the future direction and impact of Radiology research within the Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills and previous experience in the set-up and delivery of clinical research projects.
The post holder will be able to show professional qualifications, skills and experience in order to perform the following key duties:
- Lead and manage the Radiology research and clinical trials programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with organisational strategy and priorities.
- Provide operational and line management for the Radiology Clinical Trials team, including staffing, performance management, service delivery, and risk management.
- Oversee research governance, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance, ensuring that studies meet all legal and regulatory obligations in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Coordinate and manage grant funding and investment activity, including identifying funding opportunities, leading grant applications, managing awarded funds, and supporting the long-term sustainability of Radiology research.
- Act as a key liaison and strategic partner, working collaboratively with radiologists, clinical and academic colleagues, Trust and University departments, and external organisations to support research delivery, dissemination, and strategic development.
Please see the detailed job description and main responsibilities.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Management
1. To act as line manager for the Clinical Trials Radiographers (CTR) and administrative clinical trials staff within Radiology.
2. To provide first line operational management of staff, including recruitment, career development, disciplinary or grievance matters and performance reviews.
3. To monitor the service performance for the Radiology Clinical Trials team; communicating any problems to the Research Imaging Service Manager and assisting with the identification and implementation of remedial action plans.
4. To be responsible for ensuring risk assessments are undertaken and records are maintained.
Project Management
1. Ensure good management of the specific radiology programmes of research and the production of deliverables, on time and within budget.
2. Use knowledge of research processes and clinical pathways and skills in scientific writing to produce abstracts, manuscripts, ethics applications, business cases and for grant preparation and submission
3. To develop and manage the portfolio of radiology research studies ensuring coordination and dissemination of results/good practice
4. Responsibility for the day-to-day project management, coordination and execution of the research projects and any relevant delegated budget.
5. Coordinate the grant application processes, including internal/external collaborative meetings, peer review, quality control, approvals and preparation/submission of all relevant documentation. This will include education of colleagues in terms of navigation of complex grant schemes and technical applications.
6. Identifying and pursuing potential funding opportunities for radiology clinical and research projects.
7. Liaise with Trust and University finance and research support departments and external funding bodies regarding the day-to-day administration and management of relevant research grants/funding.
8. Liaise with Trust and University departments and external customers regarding the co-ordination and drafting of relevant non-commercial agreements and contracts.
9. Liaise with Christie research staff to co-ordinate regulatory, ethics and local R&I applications to ensure all approvals have been gained prior to research study start.
10. Plan, design and evaluate research protocols, patient information questionnaires, study pro-forma and specialist standard operating procedures for specific research studies as appropriate. Will be proactive and independent working but will have peer support and guidance available through the Research and Innovation divisional teams.
11. Actively contribute to the development of systems to track clinical and research projects including grant funding opportunities, outcomes and awarding body feedback.
Teaching / Training
1. Organise external collaborative and training meetings: invite speakers, book venue, liaise with organisers and attendees, advertise event and including presentations at the meeting to large groups of people.
2. Contribute to training programmes for clinical staff with topics that may include grant funding opportunities and funding processes.
3. Participate in Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate.
Other
1. Assist with preparation for and presentation of reviews/inspections (e.g., QSI, CQC, MHRA, in-house audits, etc).
2. Development and administration of project web sites, if required
3. Contribute to the strategic planning of radiology research specific projects and developments, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and advising on necessary adjustments.
4. Establish working practices to ensure radiology research performance data is accurately collated and maintained, including externally facing information.
5. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the infrastructure to measure and monitor performance within the radiology research team to ensure that performance is in line with key performance indicators.
Personal Development
1. Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge through a process of appraisal and personal development planning to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job.
2. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of key research areas and build effective working relationships with research staff.
3. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
Any other duties, which after discussion, might be reasonably requested to ensure effective research and trial functions.
