Job summary
The post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Trust's Research Governance function, ensuring high-quality research delivery that aligns with national legislative regulations and governance standards.
The post holder will provide into the delivery and development of the Trust's Research strategy and ensuring systems and processes are in place to meet Trust, Regional, and National performance targets.
The post holder will identify and leverage funding opportunities, guiding investigators through the complexities of research regulatory guidelines, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with Trust and national policies.
The post holder will be responsibility for the workforce planning within the governance team, development of services, and driving the Trust's commitment to public and patient insight engagement (PPIE) in research activities.
Additionally, the post holder will ensure robust financial management of research projects, maintaining transparency and accountability in the allocation and utilisation of resources. You will be a key figure in promoting the Trust's research achievements and expanding its research portfolio through strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Main duties of the job
Lead the Research Governance Team, providing strategic direction to support local investigators and ensure precise and effective management of research projects, driving the Trust's commitment to pioneering research.
Collaborate with the Head of Research and Development to advance the Trust's Research Strategy, including workforce planning and writing business cases for new roles or development of services.
Promote a research-driven culture and ensure effective patient and public engagement (PPIE) within the Trust's research projects, fostering a supportive environment for innovation
Deputise for the Head of Research and Development as required, representing the Trust in decision-making forums.
Provide line management to the Research Governance Team, including responsibility for wellbeing, training, and appraisal, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement policies and SOPs for the team, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives to enhance team capabilities, fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.
Oversee research sponsorship, compliance with regulations and quality assurance initiatives and ensure efficient systems are in place for high-quality, compliant research. Implement robust systems to monitor research activities, ensuring adherence to regulations such as GCP, GDPR, and the Human Tissue Act.
Accountable and responsible for the research support performance metrics including but not limited to (i) Study set up time, (ii) study metrics, (iii) First patient recruited to trial target, (iv) Studies delivered on time and target, (v) Recruitment versus target on studies, (vi) Ethics approvals first time success, (vii) Any others introduced nationally
Lead research project audits and support regulatory inspections, ensuring the Trust's research activities meet the highest standards of quality and integrity
Facilitate the setup, management, and closure of a portfolio projects annually, ensuring alignment with national objectives and regulatory requirements.
Co-ordinate studies in progress and publications in preparation.
Maintain and contribute to the improvement of the research management database of research activity, acting as lead database administrator, and overseeing the work of the research facilitators, administrators and other users.
Manage the research grant funding process, guiding investigators through application submissions with expertise in UK funding infrastructure and ensuring accurate costings and contracts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement policies and SOPs for the team, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives to enhance team capabilities, fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.
Oversee research sponsorship, compliance with regulations and quality assurance initiatives and ensure efficient systems are in place for high-quality, compliant research. Implement robust systems to monitor research activities, ensuring adherence to regulations such as GCP, GDPR, and the Human Tissue Act.
Accountable and responsible for the research support performance metrics including but not limited to (i) Study set up time, (ii) study metrics, (iii) First patient recruited to trial target, (iv) Studies delivered on time and target, (v) Recruitment versus target on studies, (vi) Ethics approvals first time success, (vii) Any others introduced nationally
Lead research project audits and support regulatory inspections, ensuring the Trust's research activities meet the highest standards of quality and integrity
Facilitate the setup, management, and closure of a portfolio projects annually, ensuring alignment with national objectives and regulatory requirements.
Co-ordinate studies in progress and publications in preparation.
Maintain and contribute to the improvement of the research management database of research activity, acting as lead database administrator, and overseeing the work of the research facilitators, administrators and other users.
Manage the research grant funding process, guiding investigators through application submissions with expertise in UK funding infrastructure and ensuring accurate costings and contracts
Person Specification
Training and qualifications:
Essential
- Degree level education (level 5 qualification).
- Educated to master's level or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Leadership and management experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised GCP certification.
- Experience of strategic planning
Experience and knowledge:
Essential
- Extensive experience in research management or project management preferably in the NHS or academic settings.
- Experience in Risk management of clinical research
- In depth understanding of research governance frameworks, including UK specific regulations such as GCP, GDPR and the Human Tissue Act.
- Demonstrable knowledge of quality assurance in clinical research including the audit and monitoring of research
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the UK funding infrastructure and processes for securing research grants.
- Industrial experience in healthcare Research
- MHRA inspection experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Approachable leader with ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
- Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise way, avoiding technical jargon or overly technical language.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications:
Essential
- Degree level education (level 5 qualification).
- Educated to master's level or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Leadership and management experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised GCP certification.
- Experience of strategic planning
Experience and knowledge:
Essential
- Extensive experience in research management or project management preferably in the NHS or academic settings.
- Experience in Risk management of clinical research
- In depth understanding of research governance frameworks, including UK specific regulations such as GCP, GDPR and the Human Tissue Act.
- Demonstrable knowledge of quality assurance in clinical research including the audit and monitoring of research
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of the UK funding infrastructure and processes for securing research grants.
- Industrial experience in healthcare Research
- MHRA inspection experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Approachable leader with ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
- Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise way, avoiding technical jargon or overly technical language.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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).
