Job summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of Research? A fantastic vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Governance Officer to join the Research Governance Team at Sussex Partnership NHS foundation Trust.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an individual with previous research governance experience to join our established team to, support the set up and delivery of research studies at SPFT.
As Research Governance Officer you will be responsible for assuring compliance of our sponsored research with all relevant laws and regulations and will deliver on-going research audit and monitoring programs.
Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in a research support environment with an understanding of NHS R&D systems and clinical research issues such as research governance, ethical review, Medicines for Human Use Regulations, etc.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Research Governance Manager in ensuring that research taking place within Sussex Partnership adheres to the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
The main duties will be those relating to the assessment and arrangement of capacity and capability for the Trust to deliver research studies.
These include, but are not limited to:
- risk assessment
- managing internal authorisations
- contract review
- making HR arrangements
- support with on-going monitoring of research studies
- processing amendments
About us
You will be working with a large, busy and passionate research team and will be line managed by the Research Governance Manager, from whom you will receive regular supervision. You will work closely with the managers, academics, researchers and admin staff within the department as well as clinicians and NHS staff in the wider Trust.
We foster a supportive, warm and friendly atmosphere where staff wellbeing is paramount. We support staff development and offer regular wellbeing activities and opportunities to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work closely with local research teams, providing guidance on internal and national research approval pathways and Research Governance requirements.
- Liaise with external colleagues within Higher Education Industries, the NIHR and regulatory agencies to ensure the smooth set-up of research studies.
- Review research contracts, ensuring they include necessary clauses for data protection, intellectual property, confidentiality, and publication rights, and liaise with external partners to resolve any issues.
- Process applications for research passports and administer letters of access for external staff.
- Undertake Research Governance reviews, considering the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research as well as Good Clinical Practice and internal policies and procedures to inform the review.
- Consider data protection arrangements and advise on the need for information sharing agreements and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Use the online research management system, EDGE, to manage study information and monitor study progress.
- Monitor active studies against GCP standards, adhering to local Standard Operating Processes.
- Report on study set-up metrics and dissemination of research findings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work closely with local research teams, providing guidance on internal and national research approval pathways and Research Governance requirements.
- Liaise with external colleagues within Higher Education Industries, the NIHR and regulatory agencies to ensure the smooth set-up of research studies.
- Review research contracts, ensuring they include necessary clauses for data protection, intellectual property, confidentiality, and publication rights, and liaise with external partners to resolve any issues.
- Process applications for research passports and administer letters of access for external staff.
- Undertake Research Governance reviews, considering the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research as well as Good Clinical Practice and internal policies and procedures to inform the review.
- Consider data protection arrangements and advise on the need for information sharing agreements and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Use the online research management system, EDGE, to manage study information and monitor study progress.
- Monitor active studies against GCP standards, adhering to local Standard Operating Processes.
- Report on study set-up metrics and dissemination of research findings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent research qualification / exoerience
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Knowledge, Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of UK Policy Wide Framework for Health & Social Care Research gained through training or experience in governance posts
- Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
- Experience and evidence of supporting and leading on a project
Desirable
- Experience as an active researcher
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in MS Microsoft; Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Numerate and good analytical skills requiring a high degree of concentration
- Excellent range of communication skills and good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of successful project management skills
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Able to engage with people at all levels
Approach, Values
Essential
- Motivated and proactive
- Ability to plan own workload, Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
- Conscientious approach
- Positive approach to problem solving
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent research qualification / exoerience
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Knowledge, Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of UK Policy Wide Framework for Health & Social Care Research gained through training or experience in governance posts
- Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information
- Experience and evidence of supporting and leading on a project
Desirable
- Experience as an active researcher
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in MS Microsoft; Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Numerate and good analytical skills requiring a high degree of concentration
- Excellent range of communication skills and good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of successful project management skills
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Able to engage with people at all levels
Approach, Values
Essential
- Motivated and proactive
- Ability to plan own workload, Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
- Conscientious approach
- Positive approach to problem solving
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).
