Job summary
Research & Development Research
Governance Lead
Band 7
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
This
is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic professional
to join Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH) as the
RD&I Governance Lead. This is a fixed term 12 month role. We are looking
for a highly-motivated
individual who would thrive on the challenge of working in clinical research
within the NHS. Applicants should have proven experience in research governance,
management and performance monitoring/reporting.
The RD&I
Governance lead is a key member of the R&D management team, working
alongside senior colleagues in the Trust and the NIHR Kent Surrey and Sussex
Clinical Research Network to develop and manage the research portfolio.
You should have the
excellent communication and leadership skills and will lead and manage the
R&D Governance team and be the point of call for operational research
support services within the Trust and also provide governance support and
advice for research studies conducted by local teams in non-NHS settings. The RD Governance Lead has an important role
in project managing the set-up and conduct of clinical research conducted by the
Trust in line with statuary obligations as well as performance against national
/ local targets, standards and KPIs.
Main duties of the job
Research areas that are
particularly strong at RSCH reflect the caseload of the hospital. We are a specialist tertiary cancer centre,
offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services to a population of
up to two million. We are a referral
centre for oncology, hepatopancreaticobiliary, oesophagogastric,
maxillofacial/ENT, urology (robotic) and gynae-oncological surgery.
We
work in partnership with the NIHR Kent Surrey and Sussex Clinical Research
Network which is hosted by RSCH. Many of the regional specialty leads are
based at RSCH. We also work closely with
industry and recruit to a wide range of commercial research studies. Excellence
in clinical research is a key priority for RSCH and an important enabler for
the achievement of excellence and realisation of the Trusts strategic
objectives.
There
are longstanding connections with the University of Surrey which is adjacent to
RSCH and a wealth of research collaborations including studies running between
the organisations, academics with joint appointments and close working with the
Universitys Research Integrity Governance and Innovation Office
For further
information please refer to the job description
For informal
enquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Stephen Barnett
(Associate Director of Research Development & Innovation) s.barnett4@nhs.net and Kate Penhaligon (RD&I Manager) k.penhaligon@nhs.net, or KSS CRN core team lead nurse Jay Thanuja Weerasinge thanuja.weerasinghe@nihr.ac.uk
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Research Governance Team Leader will provide the project management function for and
act as a focal point for coordination between the clinical research departments, research
support staff, NIHR staff and Finance staff with regards to research study set up and ongoing
delivery.
The team leader will also provide a Research Governance advisory function to KSS CRN and
non-NHS researchers and non-NHS organisations hosting clinical research. They will provide
the Research Governance Systems and processes to enable the set-up and progress of
research activity in these non-NHS settings.
The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in an independent manner without the
need for direct supervision and be capable of using and taking initiative.
This is a key position managing the research information systems used by staff working on
clinical research within the hospital (EDGE). The Research Governance Lead will work
closely with NIHR staff and research staff across the hospital and be responsible for
ensuring that the needs of research staff are met. The Research Governance Team Leader
will act as a focal point for communication between the clinical research departments,
research support staff, NIHR staff and Finance staff. The post holder will be expected to
undertake duties in an independent manner without the need for direct supervision and be
capable of using and taking initiative.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of timely, appropriate, and on-going
research governance management of NIHR portfolio research studies hosted by non-NHS
organisations within KSS CRN. The post holder will provide advice and support for non-NHS
organisations hosting NIHR portfolio clinical research, for researchers, host-organisation
staff and KSS CRN colleagues to support them in their understanding and implementation of
Research Governance through systems and processes.
The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of
the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Research Governance Team Leader will provide the project management function for and
act as a focal point for coordination between the clinical research departments, research
support staff, NIHR staff and Finance staff with regards to research study set up and ongoing
delivery.
The team leader will also provide a Research Governance advisory function to KSS CRN and
non-NHS researchers and non-NHS organisations hosting clinical research. They will provide
the Research Governance Systems and processes to enable the set-up and progress of
research activity in these non-NHS settings.
The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in an independent manner without the
need for direct supervision and be capable of using and taking initiative.
This is a key position managing the research information systems used by staff working on
clinical research within the hospital (EDGE). The Research Governance Lead will work
closely with NIHR staff and research staff across the hospital and be responsible for
ensuring that the needs of research staff are met. The Research Governance Team Leader
will act as a focal point for communication between the clinical research departments,
research support staff, NIHR staff and Finance staff. The post holder will be expected to
undertake duties in an independent manner without the need for direct supervision and be
capable of using and taking initiative.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of timely, appropriate, and on-going
research governance management of NIHR portfolio research studies hosted by non-NHS
organisations within KSS CRN. The post holder will provide advice and support for non-NHS
organisations hosting NIHR portfolio clinical research, for researchers, host-organisation
staff and KSS CRN colleagues to support them in their understanding and implementation of
Research Governance through systems and processes.
The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of
the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive administrative experience, preferably in NHS Trust, university or clinical research environment.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of (clinical) research issues such as research governance, ethical review, Medicines for Human Use Regulations, etc.
- Significant experience of working in a research support environment and/or understanding of NHS R&D environment, research funding systems and clinical trial methodology and logistics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies.
- Significant experience of governance, audit or monitoring systems.
- Management of resources.
- Significant with reviewing legal documentation and negotiation.
- Knowledge of the NHS and issues in referral hospitals and understanding of the requirements of clinical services.
- At least 1 years experience of the National Institute for Health Research Coordinated System for gaining NHS Permission (NIHR-CSP) system.
- Monitoring and audit reviews of clinical trial essential documentation.
- Experience of producing analysis in numerical or graphical formats to a high standard.
- Experience of database management.
Desirable
- Some experience of undertaking internal audit and monitoring.
- Knowledge of NIHR/CLRN portfolio.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent professional experience or significant in depth practical experience.
- Post-graduate or equivalent masters level qualification or knowledge.
- Significant experience of working at band 6 or above in a clinical research environment.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent GCP/ICH training.
- Mentorship qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive administrative experience, preferably in NHS Trust, university or clinical research environment.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of (clinical) research issues such as research governance, ethical review, Medicines for Human Use Regulations, etc.
- Significant experience of working in a research support environment and/or understanding of NHS R&D environment, research funding systems and clinical trial methodology and logistics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies.
- Significant experience of governance, audit or monitoring systems.
- Management of resources.
- Significant with reviewing legal documentation and negotiation.
- Knowledge of the NHS and issues in referral hospitals and understanding of the requirements of clinical services.
- At least 1 years experience of the National Institute for Health Research Coordinated System for gaining NHS Permission (NIHR-CSP) system.
- Monitoring and audit reviews of clinical trial essential documentation.
- Experience of producing analysis in numerical or graphical formats to a high standard.
- Experience of database management.
Desirable
- Some experience of undertaking internal audit and monitoring.
- Knowledge of NIHR/CLRN portfolio.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent professional experience or significant in depth practical experience.
- Post-graduate or equivalent masters level qualification or knowledge.
- Significant experience of working at band 6 or above in a clinical research environment.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent GCP/ICH training.
- Mentorship qualification.
