Research Governance and Facilitation Officer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic individual to join a leading healthcare institution as a Research Governance and Facilitation Officer. This pivotal role involves supporting clinical researchers in navigating project approvals and ensuring that research activities adhere to the highest standards of governance and ethics. The successful candidate will foster strong relationships with clinical research professionals and contribute to the effective management of research activities across various divisions. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Interest-Free Season Ticket Loans

Sports and Leisure Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience with HRA, MHRA, and NHS management and approval processes.
• Previous administrative experience in NHS or clinical research environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide research governance and facilitation services to academics and clinicians.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Degree in bioscience or medical field

Tools

EDGE clinical R&D database

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Joint Research and Enterprise Services as a Research Governance and Facilitation officer. This post plays a key role in providing research governance and facilitation services to academics and clinicians with a focus on clinical studies hosted at St George's, and non-CTIMPs sponsored by St George's.

The Research Governance and Facilitation Officer will provide a high standard service to clinical researchers in the processing of project approvals, assessing and offering advice on study feasibility, and providing ongoing project support. The post-holder will ensure that clinical research at St George's is conducted to the highest standards of science, governance, and ethics. The projects will originate from various Divisions and Institutes at St George's.

Main duties of the job

This role supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of systems for effective management of Research & Development, research governance, and risk management across St George's University Hospitals Foundation Trust and City, St George's University of London. It ensures robust systems are in place to support, monitor, and coordinate research activities, complying with relevant regulations, legislation, and guidance.

1. Pre-Study Support, Guidance & Training
2. Study Approval and Set-Up
3. Study Initiation
4. Project Management, support and delivery
5. Project Close-out

About us

Being employed by St George's provides access to resources supporting personal and professional development. The organization offers various staff benefits including Cycle to Work Schemes, Interest-Free Season Ticket Loans, and Sports and Leisure Facilities. The Joint Research & Enterprise Services comprises three teams: Research Funding, Research Governance & Delivery, and Enterprise & Innovation.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7162449-A&C-Z

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

Job description

The post-holder will foster excellent communication and working relationships with clinical research professionals internally and externally, work well under pressure, and manage conflicting demands while maintaining excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills. Confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail are essential.

Please see the attached job description for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Experience with HRA, MHRA, and NHS management and approval processes
• Previous administrative experience in NHS, university, or clinical research environments
• Knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience reviewing research-related contracts

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree or equivalent experience

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Degree in bioscience or medical field
• Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent

Skills (Essential)

• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organise workload independently and meet deadlines

Skills (Desirable)

• Experience with Standard Operating Procedures
• Initiative to propose process improvements
• Usage of EDGE clinical R&D database

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

Website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/