NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF)

🚨 New Job Alert 🚨 We're looking for a Band 6 Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse to support the current paediatric research team at the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. In this role, you will be driving forward pioneering research into new tests and treatments for a range of paediatric clinical research trials and contributing to the rapid translation of research findings in clinical care. For more information and how to apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/et5FVnZ6

A new Phase 1 clinical trial for people with advanced cancers associated with high HLA-G levels has been announced by Cancer Research UK (CRUK). The 1st site for the study has opened at the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility The Christie NHS Foundation Trust with Medical Director Professor Fiona Thistlethwaite leading the trial. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezfgcnSr

🚨 New Job Alert 🚨 We are looking for a Senior Oncology Nurse to join our team at the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for an individual with clinical research and leadership experience who prioritises exceptional patient care and enhancing the patient experience. For more information and how to apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/etu2wAap

Two clinical trials help mum from Manchester with metastatic breast cancer on the road to recovery. Elaine took part in the new study called PETRA at the NIHR Manchester CRF at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and started treatment in April 2024. Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eB3FCZib #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Black History Month is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people within our society and across our workforce. In a special blog to celebrate Black History Month 2024 Maggie Amegadzie, Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse at the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, discusses why she is proud of her heritage and her 14-year career working with children and young people to deliver life-changing research at Manchester CRF. Read Maggie’s blog here 👇 https://lnkd.in/evZJwqrF

BLOG: The MAHSC Inaugural Lecture Series recently welcomed Professor Raja Padidela & Professor Benjamin Parker. We’re thrilled to highlight their work which is making significant strides in medicine. 🔗 Read more about their impactful contributions and the event here: https://bit.ly/3N8qbm1 #weareHInM #MAHSC #Endocrinology #Medicine #HealthcareTransformation #ManchesterAcademic

A huge well done to Shilpa Pushpan, Senior Clinical Research Nurse at the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Wythenshawe Hospital on receiving an MFT Research and Innovation (R&I) Cultural Ambassador award 👏. Shilpa has been recognised by the R&I Senior Leadership Team for excelling in ‘Support and Compassion’ and was presented with her Cultural Ambassador badge and certificate by Assistant Chief Nurse for R&I, Janette Dunkerley

Congratulations to Sue Stockdale, Advanced Practitioner of Nursing at the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Wythenshawe Hospital, on receiving her MFT Research and Innovation (R&I) Excellence Award presented by Assistant Chief Nurse for R&I Janette Dunkerley and Operational Director for the NIHR Manchester CRF, Siân Hanison. Sue is being recognised for going the extra mile to provide exceptional patient care 🌟.

A new Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub in Manchester is being launched to develop pioneering tests and treatments for lung infections, supported by the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Wythenshawe Hospital. Led by Hub Director Professor Alex Horsley, Clinical Director of the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Wythenshawe Hospital, the Hub will focus on understanding why people with cystic fibrosis develop lung exacerbations (flare-ups) and how to personalise treatments for them. Research space, laboratories and specialist lung function support for studies delivered by the Hub will be provided by the NIHR Manchester CRF at Wythenshawe Hospital. The multi-million-pound The University of Manchester Hub, in collaboration with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, is part of a new £15 million Translational Innovation Hub Network, funded by medical research charity LifeArc and leading charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ern8EQHG

📢 Exciting new role available! 📢 We are looking for an Industry Operations Manager to join the Network. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/etY2UGPK ✨ Key Details: • Band 8b • Full-time role, fixed term for 3 years • Predominantly home-based • Office in Manchester • Deadline for applications: 25th September 2024 ✨ Responsibilities: The role requires commercial research experience (NHS or pharma), and the successful candidate will lead cross-cutting industry collaborations, acting as a key point of contact for industry partners. This position will be instrumental in shaping the future of early-phase commercial clinical trials across the UK and Ireland. The successful post-holder will work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement a UKCRF Network Commercial Strategy.