Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

R&I Quality Manager

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

LUHFT is the largest research active trust in Liverpool, with an integral MHRA accredited phase 1 unit. We pride ourselves in the accuracy of our research data. As part of the Research Quality team you will be able to ensure treatments of the future are based on sound research and data.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated member of the audit team with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to interpret SOP's and protocols. This well established small friendly team supports our local research staff in research governance practice and not only helps to improve standards and regulatory compliance but is also a respected point of contact within the trust for research governance issues and investigations. The successful applicant will also be expected to support regulatory inspections and the quality management system.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-103-26

Job locations

Royal (Edwards Building)

Liverpool

L69 3GN


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting time for LUHFT as it moves towards the University of Liverpool Hospitals Group Model. This post will support the quality team to ensure research across the Royal Liverpool, University Aintree Hospital, Broadgreen and Liverpool Heart and Chest site and the Liverpool Women's Hospital is accurate and delivered to appropriate protocols and SOP's.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting time for LUHFT as it moves towards the University of Liverpool Hospitals Group Model. This post will support the quality team to ensure research across the Royal Liverpool, University Aintree Hospital, Broadgreen and Liverpool Heart and Chest site and the Liverpool Women's Hospital is accurate and delivered to appropriate protocols and SOP's.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to degree level or equivalent
  • Can demonstrate on-going development
  • Current GCP certificate

Desirable

  • Science or PAM's related professional registration
  • Audit qualification

Experience

Essential

  • IT competency in Powerpoint, Excel and Databases
  • Data Protection and HTA training/experience

Desirable

  • Management experience
  • auditing of research to ICHGCP standard experience
  • Experience of software QPulse and Edge

Knowledge

Desirable

  • NHS R&D experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
  • Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills to deal with all levels of staff
  • Ability to read and interpret research protocols
  • Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Able to prioritise work loads

Desirable

  • Auditing Skills
  • Teaching and Presentation skills
  • Understanding of medical terminology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to degree level or equivalent
  • Can demonstrate on-going development
  • Current GCP certificate

Desirable

  • Science or PAM's related professional registration
  • Audit qualification

Experience

Essential

  • IT competency in Powerpoint, Excel and Databases
  • Data Protection and HTA training/experience

Desirable

  • Management experience
  • auditing of research to ICHGCP standard experience
  • Experience of software QPulse and Edge

Knowledge

Desirable

  • NHS R&D experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
  • Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills to deal with all levels of staff
  • Ability to read and interpret research protocols
  • Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Able to prioritise work loads

Desirable

  • Auditing Skills
  • Teaching and Presentation skills
  • Understanding of medical terminology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal (Edwards Building)

Liverpool

L69 3GN


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal (Edwards Building)

Liverpool

L69 3GN


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Governance Manager

Heather Rogers

Heather.rogers@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517063702

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-103-26

Job locations

Royal (Edwards Building)

Liverpool

L69 3GN


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