Job summary
Senior Research Management and Governance Facilitator
Applications are invited from individuals with an expert research governance background and sound knowledge of clinical research management to join the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO). The JRMO is a joint office which manages clinical research on behalf of Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University London (QMUL). This is a very busy department within the JRMO working with our researchers to ensure the Research Management and governance objectives of both organisations are met. This is a new role within the JRMO. The post holder will support and deputise for the Research Governance and Performance Manager to lead and manage the governance team and co-ordinate all systems and processes ensuring that studies are approved for sponsorship and gain permission through the regulatory bodies.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject and have substantial R&D and staff management experience. You will have experience of clinical trials in the life science sector and have a thorough knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting and sponsoring clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice. Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS is essential as are excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard.
The post is full-time Starting salary (NHS Band 6) will be in the range £35,392 - £42,618 per annum exclusive of London Allowance.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Queen Mary University of London, Whitechapel campus.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme
Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Sarah Webb, Research Governance and Performance Manager; sarah.webb@qmul.ac.uk.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Queen Mary University of London, Whitechapel campus.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme
Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Sarah Webb, Research Governance and Performance Manager; sarah.webb@qmul.ac.uk.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and proven experience of 2 years in review of research studies for Sponsorship in the UK
- Experience in applying relevant legislation to the set-up of research for sponsorship
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Relevant research management experience in NHS, Academic or Industry
- Dissemination of complex, specialist information to internal and external stakeholders
- Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes
- Experience in Project Management
- Experience of Formal Presentations and training Experience of Monitoring, Audits and Surveys
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of complex relationship building with stakeholders
- Advanced numeracy and problem solving skills
- Experience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and regulatory requirements
- Ability to prioritise conflicting and changing demands
- Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
Desirable
- Ability to understand instruction and action efficiently
- Ability use information to monitor processes, plan and initiate action
- Experience of delivering training to healthcare or research professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and detailed understanding of national R&D priorities and developments
- Expert knowledge and practical application of the UK Policy Framework and NHS ethics procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience
- Knowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to healthcare research
Other
Essential
- Strong desire to share best practice and find improvements in service delivery
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- The ability to plan and coordinate activities and changes to systems or standards
- Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning
- Proven organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels.
- Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities
Desirable
- t practice and find improvements in service delivery Familiarity with medical terminology The ability to plan and coordinate activities and changes to systems or standards Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning Proven organisational skills and attention to detail Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels. Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities. Proven ability to proactively drive forward change and develop new systems and processes for working
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and proven experience of 2 years in review of research studies for Sponsorship in the UK
- Experience in applying relevant legislation to the set-up of research for sponsorship
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Relevant research management experience in NHS, Academic or Industry
- Dissemination of complex, specialist information to internal and external stakeholders
- Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes
- Experience in Project Management
- Experience of Formal Presentations and training Experience of Monitoring, Audits and Surveys
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of complex relationship building with stakeholders
- Advanced numeracy and problem solving skills
- Experience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and regulatory requirements
- Ability to prioritise conflicting and changing demands
- Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
Desirable
- Ability to understand instruction and action efficiently
- Ability use information to monitor processes, plan and initiate action
- Experience of delivering training to healthcare or research professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and detailed understanding of national R&D priorities and developments
- Expert knowledge and practical application of the UK Policy Framework and NHS ethics procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience
- Knowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to healthcare research
Other
Essential
- Strong desire to share best practice and find improvements in service delivery
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- The ability to plan and coordinate activities and changes to systems or standards
- Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning
- Proven organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels.
- Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities
Desirable
- t practice and find improvements in service delivery Familiarity with medical terminology The ability to plan and coordinate activities and changes to systems or standards Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning Proven organisational skills and attention to detail Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels. Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities. Proven ability to proactively drive forward change and develop new systems and processes for working
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
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).
