Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is involved with exciting clinical research. In particular, in partnership with the University of Cambridge, we host the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and we have recently been awarded funding to host one of NHS England’s sub-national secure data research environments.
As a consequence, the Research & Development Department needs to appoint an additional part time Solicitor to provide a dedicated legal service to deal with the variety of agreements and legal contracts relating to clinical research and data protection.
Duties will include leading on the review and implementation of contractual agreements, providing legal advice on a variety of issues concerning clinical research, and working closely with the Research Operations Office of the University of Cambridge.
The role would suit a commercial contracts lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE. Knowledge of Data Protection legislation is essential. While desirable, experience of working within a healthcare or research setting is not essential.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 14th March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 20th March 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Law degree.
Post graduate diploma in legal practice.
A practising solicitor or barrister with post qualification experience.
Experience of practising within the healthcare or research community.
Excellent knowledge of commercial, and contract law.
Excellent knowledge of Data Protection legislation.
Working knowledge of current government policy and relevant legislation relating to personal data.
Knowledge of the research governance process within the NHS.
Familiarity with the administration of clinical trials and studies.
A demonstrable understanding of NIHR the Biomedical Research Centres and related issues.
Negotiating skills.
Interpretation of complex legal documents.
Flexibility, accuracy and attention to detail.
Organisation and time management.
Ability to communicate effectively with in-house clients across the Trust.
Project management.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Proven ability to influence at the highest level.
Proven ability to advise on, lead and implement policy and policy changes at a local and national level.
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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Salary
£58.97k - £68.53k per annum
