Job summary
The Research Governance Assistant will;
- Manage the research governance for a portfolio of non-sponsored studies across a number of specialties within the Trust.
- Manage the review process of amendments to approved research studies.
- Manage of research passport applications within the Trust.
The Trust's R&D Department which is responsible for the governance of all researchstudies taking place at CPFT. The R&D department works with global, national and localpartners to conduct high-quality and ground-breaking research into mental and physicalhealth, and support innovation to improve patient care. Every year CPFT runs over 150studies and work with over 1,500 volunteers to learn more about dementia, learningdisabilities, physical and mental health and find new therapies and treatments.
Main duties of the job
Main Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support the Research Governance Coordinator in the review process of applications for research and for applications for the Trust to be a participating site for research, identifying any areas that are inconsistent or unclear and communicating with the researcher any changes or further information that is required.
2 Conduct a full and comprehensive governance assessment for relevant research studies.
4. Take a leading role on the management of the amendments process, reviewing amendments made to research studies and independently determining if the changes made will affect research governance.
5. With the support of the R&D Research Governance Coordinator and other R&D staff, provide training to researchers on the research approval/amendment process, completing the application forms and explaining the requirements of the Research Governance Framework.
6. Manage the review process of research passport applications, identifying any areas that are inconsistent or unclear and communicating with researchers any changes or further information that is required.
7. Be proactive in identifying when a letter of access/honorary research contract is required for research and liaise with the researcher on the research passport application process and with CPFT HR and respective University HR colleagues as appropriate in order to put these processes in place.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Provide training to researchers, if required on a one-to-one basis, on the research passport process, explaining the requirements in line with national guidance.
- Contribute to maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures, guidance and procedures for own work area and communicating any changes to those affected by them, which will include external researchers.
- To provide regular reports and updates on CPFT R&D study activity and issues that arise for reporting to CPFT strategy groups, NIHR and the Department of Health.
- To lead on the delivery of secretarial and administrative duties as required. This requires regular engagement with the relevant stakeholders.
- The post holder will be required to keep abreast with new legislation and government requirements relating to research passport process and Trust Research activity reporting to carry out their role.
- Support other areas of research administration as required.
- Actively participate in relevant R&D meetings and committees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Provide training to researchers, if required on a one-to-one basis, on the research passport process, explaining the requirements in line with national guidance.
- Contribute to maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures, guidance and procedures for own work area and communicating any changes to those affected by them, which will include external researchers.
- To provide regular reports and updates on CPFT R&D study activity and issues that arise for reporting to CPFT strategy groups, NIHR and the Department of Health.
- To lead on the delivery of secretarial and administrative duties as required. This requires regular engagement with the relevant stakeholders.
- The post holder will be required to keep abreast with new legislation and government requirements relating to research passport process and Trust Research activity reporting to carry out their role.
- Support other areas of research administration as required.
- Actively participate in relevant R&D meetings and committees.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable
- GCP Trained
- Strong numeric skills
- Post graduate research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, or industry)
- Experience of research set up and/or recruitment practice and processes.
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS or University within a clinical research setting oExperience using research databases
- Experience using research databases
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including the recording of data within electronic databases.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of HR legislation
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable
- GCP Trained
- Strong numeric skills
- Post graduate research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, or industry)
- Experience of research set up and/or recruitment practice and processes.
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS or University within a clinical research setting oExperience using research databases
- Experience using research databases
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including the recording of data within electronic databases.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of HR legislation
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).
