Job summary
The R&D department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a Research Governance Facilitator.
This dynamic, lively and diverse department has the breadth of knowledge and skills to ensure that this high level of research activity and associated research processes are managed smoothly and efficiently.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will oversee specific clinical directorates' or groups' research portfolios, working closely with research matrons or managers to prioritise study or trial set-ups, and advise or act on wider study lifecycle requirements. The post-holder will be supported by a Research Governance Specialist. The post-holder will have the opportunity to line-manage a Band 5 research coordinator or a Band 4 R&D administrator. Alongside research approvals, the post-holder will need to keep up to date of research regulations, contribute to and develop SOPs and guidance documents and will on occasion be required to provide research governance training to R&D staff and research staff alike. The successful candidate would have experience in clinical research setting.
About us
The R&D Department at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is one of the focal points for innovative research in London through its nationally recognised research portfolio and research infrastructure. The broad ranging research portfolio includes our academic partner King's College London, numerous NIHR Programme and Project Grants, as well as a Research Scheme for academic consultants. In addition the Trust is a stakeholder in the accredited Academic Health Sciences Centre, King's Health Partners, and also the Joint Clinical Trials Office. The R&D Department also supports the Phase 1 accredited Clinical Research Facilities. As well as hosting the South London Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN), the Trust is a major player in the South London network both in relation to the national research study portfolio and accruals into studies.
Full-time R&D staff are required to work in the office three days a week . All R&D Governance staff are required to work some of the time in the office and be available to visit our three research hospitals to collaborate with colleagues and support our researchers and research delivery teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be supporting the R&D manager and Governance Specialists in the approval of research projects (confirmation of capacity), reviewing GST sponsored and co-sponsored studies prior to HRA and regulatory submission, confirming capacity to support the study and reviewing study amendments.
The selected candidate must work well within a team, whilst being able to work autonomously and manage their time productively. It is necessary for the candidate to liaise with a variety of departments and work cross sites.
You will have great attention to detail, excellent communication skills and enjoy liaising with colleagues and staff at all levels. You will have an organised and methodical approach to your work with exceptional attention to detail.
Interested candidates should have an awareness of Health Research Authority, NIHR and MHRAs role and an interest in clinical research. Motivated candidates who have worked in clinical trials management/research governance/study coordination who want to develop skills in sponsorship are encouraged to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be supporting the R&D manager and Governance Specialists in the approval of research projects (confirmation of capacity), reviewing GST sponsored and co-sponsored studies prior to HRA and regulatory submission, confirming capacity to support the study and reviewing study amendments.
The selected candidate must work well within a team, whilst being able to work autonomously and manage their time productively. It is necessary for the candidate to liaise with a variety of departments and work cross sites.
You will have great attention to detail, excellent communication skills and enjoy liaising with colleagues and staff at all levels. You will have an organised and methodical approach to your work with exceptional attention to detail.
Interested candidates should have an awareness of Health Research Authority, NIHR and MHRAs role and an interest in clinical research. Motivated candidates who have worked in clinical trials management/research governance/study coordination who want to develop skills in sponsorship are encouraged to apply
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification work experience in undertaking medical/clinical research governance
- Previous experience in, R&D management, change process delivery in either the NHS or an academic environment
- Proven experience of collaborating with other agencies
Desirable
- Line management experience and proven ability to work well in a team.
- Knowledge of HR Issues relating to Research
- Experience of using the Edge database and/or strong database skills
- Experience of working with research governance policies and issues
- Specialist / in depth knowledge relating to NHS Ethics processes
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Ability to analyse and rationalise research information. Ability to make complex decisions
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to carry out detailed work accurately
- Competent to develop guidelines
- Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
Desirable
- Training skills
- Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other regulatory issues relating to medical/clinical research
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification work experience in undertaking medical/clinical research governance
- Previous experience in, R&D management, change process delivery in either the NHS or an academic environment
- Proven experience of collaborating with other agencies
Desirable
- Line management experience and proven ability to work well in a team.
- Knowledge of HR Issues relating to Research
- Experience of using the Edge database and/or strong database skills
- Experience of working with research governance policies and issues
- Specialist / in depth knowledge relating to NHS Ethics processes
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Ability to analyse and rationalise research information. Ability to make complex decisions
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to carry out detailed work accurately
- Competent to develop guidelines
- Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
Desirable
- Training skills
- Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other regulatory issues relating to medical/clinical research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
