Job summary
Are you interested in high-quality research?
Do you have a background in supporting research studies or governance?
Do you have an interest in mental health and dementia care?
If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you - to be our Research Governance Manager.
We are one of the country's leading mental health and dementia research NHS Trusts, with a successful portfolio of studies and research clinics.
As our Research Governance Manager, you will have a key role in shaping a culture of safe, legal, high-quality research.
You will lead the research sponsorship process for the Trust, playing a key role in ensuring the delivery of the regulatory, financial and contractual obligations of the sponsor
You willwork closely with a wide range of stakeholders within the Trust, other Trusts and partner Universities to facilitate grant applications, set-up research locally in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and monitor active studies
You will also play an essential role in protecting the rights, dignity and well-being of all our research participants.
You will be based at Sussex Education Centre in Hove, though we support staff to work flexibly wherever possible. Travel across the local and regional research network area may occasionally be required, though this will be fully refunded.
Main duties of the job
You will lead on the governance setup of commercial and non-commercial research studies, including:
o Coordinating the grant application process,o Overseeing the local research governance arrangements,o Portfolio applications,o Regulatory approvals and amendments,o Arranging researcher access,o Contracts and finance,o Ongoing monitoring and reporting of studies,o EDGE implementation,o Maintain standard operating procedures,o Update guidance documents.
You will also line manager a Band 6 Governance Officer, supporting their development of skills through experience, education and training.
About us
We are a passionate and enthusiastic Research and Development team, and we value all our staff highly. We believe in a friendly, collaborative and supportive work culture, where the development and wellbeing of all our staff is a top priority. And as a department, we champion diversity, equity and inclusion and will support accessible and flexible work arrangements wherever possible.
You will be an integral part of this friendly team and enjoy support from all your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with a wide range of health care professionals, including (but not limited to):
- NHS researchers
- University researchers
- Chief and Principal Investigators
- Clinical Trials Units
- Funding Networks and Providers
- Ethics and Regulatory Boards
- Students
- Sponsors (Commercial and Non-Commercial)
And your duties will include:
- The governance and risk management of Trust sponsored r
- Managing the local Trust research governance study approval system to ensure prompt and efficient processing of applications
- Advising researchers as to the local and national study approvals processes and standards of best practice in research.
- To lead on Trust sponsorship review and processes within the Trust.
- To manage the development, implementation and review of research governance standard operating procedures and policies incorporating, where necessary, national guidance.
- To work with the research senior management team to identify, support and develop major opportunities to increase the research activity both locally, nationally and internationally.
- To effectively manage, provide leadership and develop staff.
- Efficiently manage the grants approval process.
- Manage the research governance team
- Liaise and work closely with staff from Universities, Clinical Trials Units, and other NHS trusts to ensure effective collaboration in facilitating research funding applications, and delivery of clinical research.
- Monitor and report on research activity for senior management. This includes reporting on the Department's research grant outcomes, the progress of sponsored studies and dissemination outputs.
- Considering the financial feasibility of research activities, using AcoRD costing techniques.
- Advise on and manage appropriate research agreements, working with collaborating parties to achieve timely sign-off.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with a wide range of health care professionals, including (but not limited to):
- NHS researchers
- University researchers
- Chief and Principal Investigators
- Clinical Trials Units
- Funding Networks and Providers
- Ethics and Regulatory Boards
- Students
- Sponsors (Commercial and Non-Commercial)
And your duties will include:
- The governance and risk management of Trust sponsored r
- Managing the local Trust research governance study approval system to ensure prompt and efficient processing of applications
- Advising researchers as to the local and national study approvals processes and standards of best practice in research.
- To lead on Trust sponsorship review and processes within the Trust.
- To manage the development, implementation and review of research governance standard operating procedures and policies incorporating, where necessary, national guidance.
- To work with the research senior management team to identify, support and develop major opportunities to increase the research activity both locally, nationally and internationally.
- To effectively manage, provide leadership and develop staff.
- Efficiently manage the grants approval process.
- Manage the research governance team
- Liaise and work closely with staff from Universities, Clinical Trials Units, and other NHS trusts to ensure effective collaboration in facilitating research funding applications, and delivery of clinical research.
- Monitor and report on research activity for senior management. This includes reporting on the Department's research grant outcomes, the progress of sponsored studies and dissemination outputs.
- Considering the financial feasibility of research activities, using AcoRD costing techniques.
- Advise on and manage appropriate research agreements, working with collaborating parties to achieve timely sign-off.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Previous proven experience in providing research governance oversight to study set up.
- Managing research Sponsorship / study monitoring, audit and other governance processes.
- Strong understanding of research concepts, methodologies and principles.
- Working within a clinical academic setting and understanding of key processes and systems.
- Line management experience
- Experience in setting up clinical trials
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex information with staff and other stakeholders
- Ability to present information clearly.
- An open and facilitative style of leadership which can be adapted when necessary to ensure delivery of objectives.
- Good performance management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Previous proven experience in providing research governance oversight to study set up.
- Managing research Sponsorship / study monitoring, audit and other governance processes.
- Strong understanding of research concepts, methodologies and principles.
- Working within a clinical academic setting and understanding of key processes and systems.
- Line management experience
- Experience in setting up clinical trials
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex information with staff and other stakeholders
- Ability to present information clearly.
- An open and facilitative style of leadership which can be adapted when necessary to ensure delivery of objectives.
- Good performance management skills
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).
