Full-time or part-time to a minimum of 0.8FTE (30 hours per week) Job Reference: CLS00161

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1 Jb Title: Medical Statistician Grade: 8 Salary: 42,418 t 47,722 per annum Department: Research Design Service (RDS) and Leicester Clinical Trials Unit (LCTU) Cntract: Open ended cntract subject t fixed term funding. Funding is available fr three years in the first instance. Hurs: Full-time r part-time t a minimum f 0.8FTE (30 hurs per week) Jb Reference: CLS00161 Rle Purpse This is a new pst jintly funded by the NIHR Research Design Service East Midlands and the University f Leicester s Clinical Trials Unit and the pst hlder will split their time equally between these tw grups althugh it is likely there will be sme crss-ver between the tw sets f respnsibilities. Within the RDS yu will prvide clear, expert and authritative methdlgical advice and design supprt t research teams thrughut the East Midlands; assisting them t develp high quality applicatins t natinal, peer-reviewed funding schemes fr health research. Yu will represent the Research Design Service (RDS) at meetings with clients and clleagues, lead presentatins and events and supprt ther methdlgists within the RDS in Leicester and Nttingham. Wrking as a member f the statistics team in the UKCRC-registered LCTU, yu prvide expert statistical leadership and high quality, specialist statistical delivery in the design, cnduct, analysis and reprting f clinical trials in the LCTU prtfli. In bth rles yu will have t demnstrate exceptinal expertise in a variety f quantitative research methds and appraches, utstanding cmmunicatin and cnsultancy skills, and a prven ability t cntribute t the develpment f successful applicatins and peer reviewed publicatins. Yu will be expected t wrk clsely with Principal Investigatrs and ther clleagues within the RDS and LCTU, ther external cllabratrs as well as undertake an element f independent research. Principal Respnsibilities Research Design Service Prvide high-level expertise in a range f quantitative methds t supprt the develpment f high quality research studies. Using highly develped skills, yu will: Help clients f the RDS t design cmplex clinical and health research studies fr external funding applicatins Identify suitable funding prgrammes and ensure applicatins are within remit Help t build apprpriately skilled research teams, engaging ther supprt structures as apprpriate (e.g. the Clinical Research Netwrk and Clinical Trials Units) % Time 35 Versin Number: 1 Page 1 f 5 Date f Issue: 01/03/2018

2 Encurage the apprpriate invlvement f patients, carers and ther stakehlders in research Advise n apprpriate sampling strategies and n the timeliness and the sustainability f research plans Prpse apprpriate data cllectin tls and recmmend suitable analytic strategies Assist in the develpment f clear, cmpelling and cmpetitive applicatins fr research funding Develp and deliver events, wrkshps and ccasinal seminars fr health researchers t highlight different funding pprtunities, t prmte gd methdlgical design and awareness f the RDS Leicester Clinical Trials Unit Lead and cntribute t majr funding bids, including cllabrative wrking with ther institutins, designing new Clinical Trials/Research Prpsals; Prvide expert statistical input fr the cllabrative develpment f cncepts t becme prtcls and successful grant applicatins, usually as a cinvestigatr/c-applicant, t funding bdies including Natinal Institute fr Health Research (NIHR) prgrammes, research cuncils, charities and thers Prvide expert statistical advice t investigatrs n design, methdlgy, analysis and csting f the statistical aspects f clinical trials, in cmpliance with all relevant legislative framewrks Prvide statistical advice n applicatins fr Clinical Trials Authrisatin and Research Ethics Cmmittee apprval Cnduct and Analyse Trials/Research Activities, taking respnsibility fr; Statistical input t prtcl develpment Write, review and implement plans fr interim and final analysis f trials. Supprt randmisatin, data cllectin and data cleaning tasks Prepare and present statistical reprts fr Trial Steering Cmmittees, Data Mnitring and Ethics Cmmittees and thers Supervise mre junir LCTU statistics team members Develp wn prgramme f methdlgical research, relevant t the design and analysis f clinical trials. Attend relevant statistics r ther prfessinal curses r cnferences as agreed with line managers. Develp and maintain apprpriate academic and prfessinal cntacts. Serve n trial steering cmmittees, data mnitring and ethics cmmittees and ther clinical studies grups and research cmmittees. Keep up t date n methdlgical issues and maintain persnal develpment in relatin t methdlgy fr trial design and analysis Versin Number: 1 Page 2 f 5 Date f Issue: 01/03/2018

3 Internal and External Relatinships Cnsult with and supprt researchers at all levels, bth internally and externally, using the services f the RDS and clleagues in Leicester and Nttingham. Supprt the Principal Statistician and ther clleagues bth within and utside the statistics team at the LCTU. Build relatinships with researchers, rganisatins and investigatrs wh might use the services f the RDS and cllabrate with the LCTU. Liaise with ther clleagues and methdlgists bth within the wider university and ther institutins acrss the cuntry as required including clleagues frm ther Research Design Services and Clinical Trials Units. Help t establish and maintain links with lcal NHS and Natinal Institute fr Health Research grups, units and netwrks. Planning and Organising Crdinate applicatins fr new prject funding, including arranging and leading meetings between researchers, advisrs and, when apprpriate, ther researchers with specialist knwledge. Initiate, develp and lead events t supprt high-quality bid develpment and publicise research funding pprtunities in health research. Play an active rle in reviewing cnsultancy and advice-giving t ensure that prvisin is fit fr purpse. Priritise wn wrklad t meet grant applicatins deadlines and funded trials timelines/milestnes in line with RDS prcedures and LCTU strategy. Yu will be expected t wrk alngside investigatrs, using effective cmmunicatin and decisin making t ensure the research is delivered in accrdance with the verall research bjectives in a timely manner. Qualificatins, Knwledge and Experience Essential A first degree with a significant quantitative cmpnent* Pstgraduate qualificatin in medical statistics* Significant, varied and wide-ranging experience wrking in applied research as a medical statistician* Substantial experience in the design, cnduct and analysis f clinical trials, specifically writing f prtcls and publicatin f results* Expert in the use f using STATA r SAS (r alternative statistical sftware) t statistically analyse research prjects* Versin Number: 1 Page 3 f 5 Date f Issue: 01/03/2018

4 Significant track recrd f peer reviewed publicatins* Evidence f leading independent research* Desirable Track recrd f cntributing t preparatin f successful grant applicatins* Supervisry experience, with the ability t supprt less experienced clleagues* Understanding f research structures, ethical review prcess and relevant research bdies Teaching experience in Higher Educatin* Skills, Abilities and Cmpetencies Essential Prven ability t prvide apprpriate advice n a wide-range f quantitative statistical methdlgies* Prven analytical and technical/scientific prblem slving capability gained ver a substantial perid f wrking at prgressively higher levels f technical cmplexity and influence* Ability t prvide effective leadership t grups Skills in managing and mentring staff Excellent verbal, written and presentatinal skills* Ability t wrk independently as well as part f a team Strng rganisatinal and planning skills Ability t priritise tasks within agreed wrk schedules Excellent independent time management and rganisatinal skills with the ability t wrk n wn initiative and t tight deadlines *Criteria t be used in shrtlisting candidates fr interview VITAL The University encurages all staff t live ur VITAL values which are: Valuing Peple, Innvatrs, Tgether, Accuntable, Leaders. Equality and Diversity We believe that equality, diversity and inclusin is integral t a successful mdern wrkplace. By develping and implementing plicies and systems that challenge steretypes acrss all aspects f ur wrk, we have a culture that recgnises and values the diverse cntributins f ur staff which benefits Versin Number: 1 Page 4 f 5 Date f Issue: 01/03/2018

5 everyne. Our strng values f inclusivity and equality supprt ur effrts t attract a diverse range f high quality staff and students, and identify ur University as a prgressive and innvative wrkplace that mainstreams equality, diversity and inclusin. Versin Number: 1 Page 5 f 5 Date f Issue: 01/03/2018