Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated person to join the research team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust focusing on our Commercial Research Portfolio
Band 6 - 1WTE
Permanent contract
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is involved in numerous multi-centre studies adopted onto the NIHR portfolio as well as studies initiated and conducted by our own staff (investigator led). All studies are coordinated at department level and overseen by the Research and Innovation (R&I) Office.
You will work as part of the R&I Governance team with a focus on leading on our commercial portfolio and supported by a network of health professionals and the Local Clinical Research Network structure.
The number of commercial studies within the Trust is continuously growing and we need someone who can engage with stakeholders, offer help, ongoing support, training and education to a number of departments across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The primary duty of the post holder will be to work with research delivery teams and the wider multi-disciplinary team in setting up and conducting commercial studies that are NIHR adopted and/or investigator led. We are looking for individuals who have experience in a range of areas such as applying to Research Ethics Committees, auditing, monitoring and working within Research Governance policies and ensuring studies have all Regulatory approvals.
You will play a key role in supporting clinical recruitment, co-ordination and performance of research studies as well as staff training and development.
About us
Attention to detail and the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously are essential requirements for this role.
In addition you will have:
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Experience of working alongside staff within a clinical environment.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Have effective time management and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Be able to integrate with a number of teams in order to achieve set objectives
- Be conversant with Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance.
- Be willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties to meet service needs.
Ideally you will have previous practical experience of research governance and working with commercial stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion or for further details, in the first instance please contact the Trust R&I Office, Rebecca Garfield on 0118 322 8693 or Leslie Mokogwu on 0118 322 7449 / 8140
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion or for further details, in the first instance please contact the Trust R&I Office, Rebecca Garfield on 0118 322 8693 or Leslie Mokogwu on 0118 322 7449 / 8140
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Research / Clinical Governance
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Prioritisation skills - able to work to deadlines
- An understanding of national research priorities, and the role of external bodies including IRAS, MHRA, NIHR, NICE and the Healthcare Commission
Desirable
- Ability to develop and encourage critical appraisal skills, literature review and dissemination of research/best practice
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to manage change effectively at organizational, team and individual levels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of research governance
- Work within the NHS or other healthcare setting research methodology, achievement and innovation.
- Presentation skills
- Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of Caldicott and Data Protection Act requirements
Desirable
- Project management
- Audit / Monitoring and Benchmarking of research systems
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree; or Health Service professional qualification; or equivalent experience
- Post-graduate certificate level qualification in research or a related subject; or development of an equivalent work-based portfolio; or a combination of working towards a formal qualification and previous/existing work-based portfolio
Desirable
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification or have relevant teaching experience
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Research / Clinical Governance
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Prioritisation skills - able to work to deadlines
- An understanding of national research priorities, and the role of external bodies including IRAS, MHRA, NIHR, NICE and the Healthcare Commission
Desirable
- Ability to develop and encourage critical appraisal skills, literature review and dissemination of research/best practice
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to manage change effectively at organizational, team and individual levels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of research governance
- Work within the NHS or other healthcare setting research methodology, achievement and innovation.
- Presentation skills
- Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of Caldicott and Data Protection Act requirements
Desirable
- Project management
- Audit / Monitoring and Benchmarking of research systems
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree; or Health Service professional qualification; or equivalent experience
- Post-graduate certificate level qualification in research or a related subject; or development of an equivalent work-based portfolio; or a combination of working towards a formal qualification and previous/existing work-based portfolio
Desirable
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification or have relevant teaching experience
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).
