Quality Assurance Manager (Clinical Research)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced QA Manager to join the Quality Assurance team at the Joint Research Office of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves establishing a Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with research governance and regulations, while supporting various units within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of implementing QA initiatives.
• Experience in NHS, academic, or commercial clinical research environments.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues within JRO and other units, providing expert advice.
• Lead the QA audit programme and oversee regulatory and compliance matters.
• Develop organisational research-related policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Quality Assurance team at the Joint Research Office (JRO) of University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). UCL and UCLH are two world-class organisations at the forefront of innovative and ground-breaking clinical research.

The JRO, part of the Research Directorate, plays a central role in supporting the development and growth of a large, internationally recognised clinical research portfolio. It collaborates with other units across UCLH and UCL to ensure the portfolio is supported by the right expertise and effective systems to meet regulatory, performance, and quality standards. The research portfolio includes studies within the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, such as Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP), observational, and interventional research (including UCL student projects).

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA Manager to join the JRO QA Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish the overarching Quality Management System by developing and implementing systems and processes that ensure compliance with research governance, policies, and regulations.

The post holder will:

1. Support colleagues within JRO and other units, providing expert advice.
2. Lead the QA audit programme and oversee regulatory and compliance matters.
3. Develop organisational research-related policies and procedures.
4. Act as the main liaison for UCLH Divisional QA leads.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of implementing QA initiatives and championing continuous quality improvement. QA experience in an NHS, academic, or commercial clinical research environment is preferred.

About UCLH: UCLH is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population with a focus on high-quality patient care, education, and research. We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCLH at Westmoreland Street

Our focus areas include complex illnesses, women’s health, and cancer, supported by world-class services such as critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology. We foster a 'One Team' ethos, guided by our values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are proud to be voted the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in England.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Rajinder Sidhu
• Job Title: Associate Director, Research Governance and Operations
• Email: [e-mail]