Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description: Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Band 6 (12-month contract) to support our burgeoning Additive Manufacturing service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible engineer to play a key role in the development and improvement of our 3D printing service within RTSG with a focus on improving patient experience, efficiency and costs. We currently have an Ultimaker S3, Epsilon W50 and Ender 3 and plan to develop a bespoke 3D printing lab. We use software packages such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Mesh Mixer and 3D Slicer.

You should have extensive knowledge and experience in CAD and have advanced skills in Additive Manufacturing. The successful candidate will have knowledge of engineering to a minimum of degree level. You should have a strong teamwork ethic with excellent communication skills and be able to work on complex problems under time pressure. Knowledge and experience of medical devices, ISO9001, ISO13485 and/or ISO14971 would be highly desirable although not essential.

Duties will involve working closely with clinical staff to implement innovative additive manufacturing solutions. Additive manufacturing includes aspects of design, manufacture, test/validation, quality control, project and quality system management.

The position is a 12-month contract.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic engineer who is keen to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. The individual should be flexible and adaptable.

Primary duties will consist of supporting the Additive Manufacturing service.

About Us

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.

The individual will be working within an engineering team which is spread across four Christie sites. The individual will work as part of a wider engineering group namely the Radiotherapy Technical Services Group (RTSG). RTSG forms part of the Christie Medical Physics and Engineering department and provides technical services to Protons, Photons and Clinical Engineering departments.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-93291-CMPE-SD

Job locations

CMPE Radiotherapy Physics Services - D00001

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

On Completion Of Training, Duties And Responsibilities

General

1.1 Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to support and develop the clinical radiotherapy service.

1.2 Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.

1.3 The Engineer will be required to work within the framework of the ISO 9001(2015) Radiotherapy Quality System.

1.4 Involved in commenting on interdepartmental procedures and work instructions for the physics group and may also propose changes to current procedures.

1.5 To participate in the physics quality control of the radiotherapy / diagnostic equipment.

1.6 Will be expected to work at any of the Christie sites at short notice.

1.7 Will be based at any of the Christie sites and will be part of a rota on all Christie sites.

Technical Support for Clinical Radiotherapy Treatment

2.1 The running up and preparation of radiotherapy equipment for clinical use and the closing down of equipment on completion of use.

2.2 To carry out and record approved modifications to medical devices.

2.3 To maintain proper records of all work carried out on the medical devices.

2.4 Performs regular high precision machine quality control checks, measurements and associated adjustments to fractional mm accuracy.

2.5 To ensure that all additive manufacturing equipment works to manufacturers specification.

2.6 To maintain specialist equipment and medical device records and reports for the organization.

2.7 Provides expert technical and technological support in the delivery of critical care.

Clinical Networking

3.1 To assist in the technical support of clinical IT networks supporting medical devices and additive manufacturing assets

Health and Safety

4.1 Will work daily in potentially hazardous situations with ionizing radiation, including high voltage electricity, heavy equipment and industrial gases with responsibility for safety of self and others.

Organizational

5.1 Prioritize and organize allocated work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Proposes changes to own working practices and procedures. This will involve daily interruptions to own work and others in group.

Teaching, training and research

6.1 Participate in professional development and training of own staff group and others.

6.2 Participate in the research and development work carried out by the radiation physics group.

6.3 Will be expected to follow project management arrangements to report on status of projects e.g. gantt charts etc.

6.4 Training of other professionals

6.5 Will be expected to keep abreast of technical developments. Enroll in Continuing Professional Development Programs. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the department.

6.6 Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Additive Manufacturing

7.1 Assist lead engineer for Additive Manufacturing

7.2 To maintain specialist equipment technical records including additive manufactured medical devices

7.3 Assist in the research and development including the design and manufacture of innovative additive manufacturing medical devices

7.4 Assist in planned and corrective maintenance of all additive manufacturing equipment including hardware, software and peripheral items

7.5 Assist in training colleagues in all aspects of additive manufacturing

7.6 Assist in risk assessing all aspects of additive manufacturing process

7.7 Participate in the development and continuous improvement of quality management systems associated with additive manufacturing and in-house medical device production

7.8 Liaise with clinical and scientific staff to design, develop and manufacture in-house medical devices using additive manufacturing

7.9 Collabor...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

06-04-2025

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Research Archivist & Information Assistant
Job Description: Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Office at The Christie, for a Research Archivist and Information Assistant. This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract to cover staff absence at 37.5h/week.

The Research Archivist and Information Assistant is responsible for the management of the research archive at The Christie. The role includes ensuring that all research documents are stored, catalogued and eventually destroyed in accordance with Trust guidelines and regulatory requirements.

As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate previous experience in the storage and management of documentation. You will be qualified to at least diploma level or have an equivalent level of experience. You should be IT literate with knowledge of the clinical trials process and have an awareness of GDPR regulations. We are looking for a candidate with good organisation and communication skills, who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative and with excellent attention to detail.

Main duties of the job

As the postholder, you will be responsible for the archiving of study documentation within the Research & Innovation Division of the Trust. You will ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and other regulatory requirements. You will also be required to assist the R&I office in other administrative areas as required.

You will arrange collection and preparation of clinical study documentation in alignment with Trust SOPs. You will arrange the shipment of clinical study documentation to an offsite facility and will be responsible for the destruction of documents at the allocated time. You will build constructive relationships with study sponsors and investigators about the deadlines for such activity.

When required, you will arrange for the retrieval of documents which are requested by the research teams or by other authorised staff. You are responsible for the budget management of all archiving activities and for ensuring that these activities are cost effective.

You will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of clinical research archiving and appropriate legislation.

About Us

The core function of the R&I Office at The Christie is to provide an efficient support service for the research delivery teams and both internal and external researchers enabling the Trust to deliver its research ambitions. The R&I Office protects patients and researchers at every stage of the study journey and acts as a central coordinating function for both hosted and Christie sponsored research from grant application to archiving.

As a member of the R&I Office, you will become part of a professional, supportive and caring team. There will be opportunities for broadening your knowledge of the research process and for career development.

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.

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-93618-RI-SD

Job locations

R&D Office - Q01552

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Duties And Responsibilities

1.1. Act as trust wide point of contact for all archiving queries from internal and external users, providing clear guidelines and advice on all aspects of study documentation archiving.

1.2. To ensure that all electronic and paper records relating to archiving are maintained, so that all materials are fully traceable and in-keeping with GCP and MHRA standards (where applicable).

1.3. Support the collation of study information by compiling study documentation e.g. CRFs, REC/HRA/MHRA applications and R&I/sponsor correspondence.

1.4. Ensure coordination and collection of study information and prepare as per trust standard operating procedures for shipping off site in a manner that the integrity of documents are maintained.

1.5. Arrange shipment of study information to an offsite facility.

1.6. Audit offsite storage facility as required to ensure study documents are stored to the applicable standards.

1.7. Ensure timely destruction and retention of study documentation. Building relationships and liaising with sponsor and investigators about deadlines for such activity.

1.8. Retrieve archived study documents when requested by the research teams and/or other authorised staff.

1.9. Responsible for budget management for all the archiving activities ensuring activities are cost effective. Monthly receipting of archiving invoices to ensure all activities are captured correctly.

1.10. Provide judgement on information and facts generated during the archival process, some of which will require analysis.

1.11. Responsible for the collation of monthly archiving figures which are reported at regular team meetings.

1.12. On-going knowledge of clinical research archiving and appropriate legislation as specialist knowledge required for problem solving.

1.13. Work collaboratively to implement any relevant changes and disseminate information as required to the research community.

1.14. Supervise junior members of staff with archiving, if appropriate.

1.15. Responsible for coordinating with external stakeholders to ensure Christie- sponsored research documents are archived as per GCP standard, legislation and trust policies.

1.16. Ensure that office supplies are adequate, ordered and obtained for the smooth running of the office including sourcing alternatives, as required.

1.17. Responsible for maintaining stock levels for archive materials, and ensuring these are available to any research team embarking on the archiving process.

1.18. Support of the organisation of GCP training, maintaining records of attendance and being first point of contact for all queries relating to GCP training.

1.19. Maintain and report GCP training compliance for all individuals within the Research & Innovation Division of the trust.

1.20. Support the co-ordination of multiple aspects of study activity, including liaison with R&I, research teams, trial administration staff, research governance and external regulatory bodies.

1.21. Support the R&I Office in all areas of R&I administration as required.

1.22. Maintain own pr...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

06-04-2025

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Head of Quality Governance & Risk
Job Description: Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and driven leader for the role of Head of Quality Governance & Risk at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The right person will have an ambitious approach to leading the quality governance agenda to drive the very best patient outcomes and experience. Supporting the Associate Director of Quality Governance, this role will play an important part in continuing to drive forward and provide leadership to the Trust's Quality Governance agenda and Risk Management Strategy. They will provide visible professional leadership which inspires, motivates, and engages teams across the organisation.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate success in delivering Quality Improvement Methods and Strategies with a solid background in project management and transformation. They will act as a subject matter expert on quality improvement, risk management, patient safety standards and regulatory requirements. They will be a confident communicator who models civility and compassion and able to engage a wide range of stakeholders. The post holder should be resilient, self-motivated, politically astute, and able to negotiate challenging situations and interactions.

Applicants should note that to be successful at the initial stage of recruitment, the personal statement and job history need to demonstrate a solid understanding and evidence of implementation of a range of Quality Improvement methodologies and project / programme management experience.

Main duties of the job

Deputising for The Associate Director of Quality Governance, The role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure robust systems and processes are in place for effective governance across The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Provide senior level leadership and direction to the Patient Safety, Clinical Governance, Health & Safety, Risk and Quality Improvement teams.

Lead the continual development and evolution of the Trust Local Risk Management System and associated strategies.

The postholder will work collaboratively to promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering high standards of care.

About Us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres and an international leader in cancer research. We are a performance-driven, high-achieving organisation, with the patient at the heart of everything we do. Our ambition is to be one of the leading comprehensive cancer centres in the world.

A Foundation Trust since 2007 we are one of Europe's leading comprehensive cancer centres, treating over 44,000 patients a year and with a turnover in excess of £220m. Based in Manchester we serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, and as a national specialist around 26% of patients are referred to us from other areas of the country.

Our combination of service, research and education provides opportunities for innovation, and we use a strong business approach to develop our services. Our ambitious strategy includes delivering services closer to patients' homes for example through our network of Christie radiotherapy centres and developing new treatments for patients in our early phase trials unit which is the largest in the world.

If you think you could be the person we are looking for and wish to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Laura O'Brien, PA to Vicky Sharples, Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Quality: laura.obrien3@nhs.net

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-94470-QS-LS

Job locations

Quality and Standards - E00025

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

Act as the formal deputy to the Associate Director of Quality Governance, including representation at senior meetings, committees, and external forums.
Provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Director, ensuring continuity across quality governance functions.
Contribute to Board-level and executive reports related to risk, patient safety, complaints, legal, health & safety and regulatory compliance

Governance and Assurance

Support the production, publication and delivery of the Trusts Quality Improvement Strategy and Governance Framework, working closely with divisional and corporate teams.
Oversee the administration and review of the Trusts risk registers, ensuring alignment with the Board Assurance Framework and risk management strategy.
Coordinate the production of external assurance submissions, CQC evidence preparation, and regulatory reporting.
Contribute to governance training and development across the Trust.
Embed improvement methodologies into governance processes.
Drive the learning culture by supporting knowledge transfer from internal and external reviews, inquiries and national guidance

Risk Management

Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Risk Management Strategy aims and objectives.
Promote the integration of risk management into operational and clinical processes.
Lead a culture that supports staff to identify, assess, and manage clinical and non-clinical risks.
Ensure robust escalation processes are in place.

Patient Safety and Incident Response

Oversee incident reporting systems and ensure investigations are undertaken in line with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.
Monitor trends, themes, and learning from patient safety incidents, complaints, claims, and inquests.
Work collaboratively with the Patient Safety Team to ensure that learning from incidents is embedded across the Trust.

Duty of Candour

Champion the Duty of Candour, ensuring staff are trained and supported to deliver open and honest communication with patients and families following harm events

Health and Safety and Legal Assurance

Work in collaboration with the Head of Health and Safety and Legal Services to provide assurance on compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and NHS Resolution processes.
Provide input to claims management, coronial processes, and learning from inquests.

Leadership and Team Management

Provide leadership to teams responsible for patient safety, risk management, complaints & PALS, health and safety, claims and quality improvement & clinical audit
Ensure staff have access to appropriate training, support, and development opportunities.
Foster and role model a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

Promote patient and public involvement in governance and service improvement initiatives.
Foster close working relationships with divisional leadership teams to align divisional governance arrangements with governance arrangements ensuring accountability and oversight

Finance

Ensure value for money and best use of resources when planning and initiatin...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

10-04-2025

Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Research and Innovation Administrator
Job Description: Job Summary

In order to support our growth as a centre of excellence in research, we are looking to recruit two Band 4 R&I Administrators to the R&I Site Team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Site Team forms part of the Research and Innovation (R&I) division. This posts are offered as a permanent contract at 37.5h/week.

This post is an integral part of the R&I Division's core function which exists to provide an efficient support service for the research delivery teams and both internal and external researchers enabling the Trust to deliver its research ambitions. We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals, who can demonstrate a good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical governance.

Applicants should be qualified to at least diploma level, or have an equivalent level of experience and, as a minimum, must meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification of the job description.

The role is ideal for individuals who are keen to develop their experience in clinical trials administration.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with colleagues across the R&I division, the role offers a wide variety of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to supporting the processing of amendments, research related agreements and research passports. The role provides general administrative support to facilitate the management of research projects within the trust, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and governance requirements. The includes assisting with the archiving function by collecting and processing research projects which need to be sent to long term storage.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to work well both in a team and using their own initiative.

About Us

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. We are 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.

You will be working in a friendly, supportive environment with opportunities to learn and develop within the role.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-94524-RI-LS

Job locations

R&D Office - Q01552

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Facilitate the review and processing of all research-related agreements including but not limited to clinical trial agreements, confidential disclosure agreements and service-level agreements.
Liaise closely with reviewers/legal experts to aid timely approval and processing of such agreements. Work in collaboration with the delivery teams to prioritise study contracts where appropriate.
Assist with the processing of amendments for Sponsor Authorisation for Christie-sponsored projects and issuing notification of no objections for hosted projects where applicable in accordance with regulatory and research governance requirements.
Coordinate and track the review and sign-off of Honorary Research Contracts and Letters of Access for researchers.
Ensure internal and external timelines for processing contracts, amendments and research passports/letters of access are adhered to.
Support the R&I Coordinators in processing new research projects as required.
Assist with the production of reports to summarise activity and aid performance management across the service.
Work in collaboration with the R&I Coordinators to review the project information available on the Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS) and other trust systems as applicable to ensure accuracy and completeness, performing update information exercises as required.
Use own judgement where applicable when using facts from situations which may require further analysis.
Ensure that the Trust has documentary evidence that projects comply with relevant regulatory and research governance requirements.
Management of the external R&I mailbox, ensuring distribution of communication where relevant and management of internal shared mailboxes as appropriate.
Where appropriate, attend R&I meetings / meetings of R&I facility management committees as required.
Where appropriate, organise and schedule research meetings/conferences/in-house training events, ensuring appropriate accommodation, attendance and distribution of papers, and that an agenda is agreed and where appropriate coordinate with outside sources.
Provision of minute-taking for internal and external meetings as appropriate.
Primary point of contact for the R&I Office to provide and receive complex information regarding R&I activity across the Trust and externally
Work in collaboration with the R&I Office to develop and maintain appropriate work instructions and training materials.
Contribution to service improvement initiatives relating to areas of work including the identification of deficiencies within the service and implementation of new ways of working in collaboration with the R&I team and across the division as required.
Contribute towards the development and implementation of Trust-wide research strategies, policies and procedures.
Plan workload effectively ensuring agreed objectives are met.
Work within trust and divisional policies and procedures, working unsupervised and independently.
Responsible for own professional/personal development, working with their line manager to develop and fulfil a personal development plan.

This job description is not meant to be finite and may be subject to change following discussion and agreement with the post holder. Similarly the post holder may be requested to undertake such other duties not mentioned in the job description which are commensurate with the grade.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

Facilitate the review and processing of all research-related agreements including but not limited to clinical trial agreements, confidential disclosure agreements and service-level agreements.
Liaise closely with reviewers/legal experts to aid timely approval and processing of such agreements. Work in collaboration with the delivery teams to prioritise study contracts where appropriate.
Assist with the processing of amendments for Sponsor Authorisation for Christie-sponsored projects and issuing notification of no objections for hosted projects where applicable in accordance with regulatory and research governance requirements.
Coordinate and track the review and sign-off of Honorary Research Contracts and Letters of Access for researchers.
Ensure internal and external timelines for p...

Manchester, United Kingdom

On site

13-04-2025

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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