Job summary
The Coordination and Standardisation Team are advertising for a Band 7 Research Regulation Specialist to support the ongoing coordination and standardisation of research regulation across the UK.
The position offers an opportunity to lead improvement activities to make it easier for researchers to set up and deliver responsible research that adheres to national standards and regulation, protects patients and participants, and commands public confidence.
Main duties of the job
The HRA has set out an ambition to make it easier to do good quality research in the UK and the post-holder will be responsible for engagement with the research community, DHSC, NHS England, colleagues in the devolved administrations and other regulators, to ensure that the HRA meets this ambition.
This role is part of the coordination and standardisation team, who collaborate with colleagues in NIHR and across the UK to support and enable the National Health Service (NHS) / Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) (and other health or social care providers) to set up and deliver research with consistent processes. The overall aim of these activities is to make it easier for researchers to set up and deliver responsible research that adheres to national standards and regulation, protects patients and participants, and commands public confidence.
About us
Working at the HRA, we are reminded daily of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community: age, disability, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and other diverse characteristics, and we have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for us, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of various teams that all work together to provide the appropriate approval for health research in England and, for some applications, across the UK.This directorate is responsible for:- Delivering HRA Approval- Supporting the Confidentiality Advisory Group and advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent- Working to refine the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience- Providing guidance to applicants- Providing training- Working collaboratively with external partners to improve the research environmentTo find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of various teams that all work together to provide the appropriate approval for health research in England and, for some applications, across the UK.This directorate is responsible for:- Delivering HRA Approval- Supporting the Confidentiality Advisory Group and advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent- Working to refine the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience- Providing guidance to applicants- Providing training- Working collaboratively with external partners to improve the research environmentTo find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or significant demonstrable equivalent professional experience in legal or ethical aspects of health, medicine, research or similar
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of developing or delivering training for researchers
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current government policy and relevant legislation such as the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, Clinical Trial Regulations, Data Protection Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Human Tissue Act
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty with the ability to work to deadlines and to manage multiple processes and projects simultaneously.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of managing research applications through at least one part of the approvals and/or set-up process (for example, REC review, UK study wide review or supporting assessing and arranging organisational capacity and capability)
- Previous experience in change management and/or Service/policy/guidance development
Analytical and Judgemental Skills:
Essential
- Well-developed analytical capabilities
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including developing and implementing engagement plans, running stakeholder groups and incorporating feedback into projects or programmes
Other
Essential
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Negotiating and influencing, including ability to be assertive whilst being cooperative
- Good oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to explain policy on complex issues and respond to objections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or significant demonstrable equivalent professional experience in legal or ethical aspects of health, medicine, research or similar
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of developing or delivering training for researchers
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current government policy and relevant legislation such as the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, Clinical Trial Regulations, Data Protection Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Human Tissue Act
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty with the ability to work to deadlines and to manage multiple processes and projects simultaneously.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of managing research applications through at least one part of the approvals and/or set-up process (for example, REC review, UK study wide review or supporting assessing and arranging organisational capacity and capability)
- Previous experience in change management and/or Service/policy/guidance development
Analytical and Judgemental Skills:
Essential
- Well-developed analytical capabilities
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including developing and implementing engagement plans, running stakeholder groups and incorporating feedback into projects or programmes
Other
Essential
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Negotiating and influencing, including ability to be assertive whilst being cooperative
- Good oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to explain policy on complex issues and respond to objections
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).
