Clinical Research Professional

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure quality standards in clinical research. The ideal candidate will have a significant background in quality assurance, a solid understanding of research regulations, and effective communication skills. This role involves working across multiple hospital sites and fostering collaboration. Join a team dedicated to promoting the well-being of patients and ensuring high standards of research integrity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive staff benefits

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance within clinical research.
• Ability to engage and maintain presence across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of research regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance that all research is delivered to a consistent standard.
• Develop and maintain a robust understanding of quality protocols.
• Act as a primary point of contact for escalation of quality queries.

Skills

Quality assurance

Knowledge of research regulations

Effective communication

Audit experience

Education

Relevant qualifications in clinical research

Job description

Overview

The post holder will provide assurance that all research conducted in the Trust and across the wider R&I department is delivered to a consistent standard of quality, through a programme of regular review and audit. They will develop and maintain a robust understanding of research regulations and legislation. The post holder will be based primarily within Northwick Park Hospital; however, they will be expected to engage with and maintain a visible presence across all LNWH sites and act as a primary point of contact for escalation of quality queries.

We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview. Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.

As part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black ,Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.

Flexible working

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, our patients and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement, whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Role opportunity

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated clinical research professional looking for a new and exciting challenge? Why not consider contributing to research by joining the Research and Innovation department at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Quality Assurance Manager with proven research experience who is capable of driving and maintaining the quality of clinical research across R&I within our Trust.

About LNWH

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country; the hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us. WeAreLNWH. Find out more about Our HEART values. Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits. Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put "Quality at our HEART". Our HEART values and behaviours were developed together with our staff.