Research Governance Coordinator

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hazel Grove seeks a Research Governance Coordinator to support the administration and coordination of research activities. The role involves liaising with clinical staff and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The candidate should have experience in research coordination and training, essential for maintaining quality within the Trust's research portfolio. Benefits include generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme membership.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Local financial advice from Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating research activities.
• Ability to liaise with various stakeholders including clinicians and sponsors.
• Familiarity with governance standards in research.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and coordination of research activities.
• Facilitate and monitor research feasibility assessments.
• Provide training and advice to Trust's research-active staff.

Skills

Coordination skills

Data collection skills

Training and advising

Liaison abilities

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The post holder will support the co-ordination, administration and data collection functions within the Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) team for effective management of our Trust's research portfolio. This will involve facilitation of research feasibility assessments, ensuring efficient initiation, continued delivery and closure of research studies, standardisation and implementation of financial and data systems and support with research activity and performance monitoring/reporting. There will be close liaison with clinicians, clinical research nurses, trials administration staff, study sponsors, service departments and the North West Regional Research Delivery Network (NW RRDN) to ensure the appropriate review and confirmation of research projects.

The post holder will support the promotion, delivery and monitoring of quality assurance and improvement programmes within research in accordance with Trust and departmental objectives, relevant legislation and standards, good governance and best practice. They will also provide training and advice in best practice to all of our Trust's research active staff. The Research Governance Coordinator will be responsible for providing high-quality governance and administrative support across the Trust's research portfolio. This role is essential in maintaining robust systems of accountability, ensuring that research is conducted safely, ethically, and in compliance with national and international standards. The post holder will act as a central point of coordination for research governance processes, working closely with the Research & Innovation (R&I) Manager, clinical colleagues, trial staff, sponsors, and external partners.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and purpose of the role. It does not modify the essential terms of the job or create contractual relationships.

Please see the job description for the full details of the role requirements. We describe our commitment to diversity and flexible working below. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Support the co-ordination, administration and data collection functions within the RD&I team for management of the Trust's research portfolio.
• Facilitate research feasibility assessments and ensure efficient initiation, delivery and closure of research studies.
• Standardise and implement financial and data systems; support research activity monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain liaison with clinicians, clinical research nurses, trials administration staff, study sponsors, service departments and NW RRDN to ensure appropriate review and confirmation of research projects.
• Support promotion, delivery and monitoring of quality assurance and improvement programmes within research in line with governance standards and best practice.
• Provide training and advice on best practice to Trust's research-active staff.
• Act as a central point of coordination for research governance processes, working with the R&I Manager, clinical colleagues, trial staff, sponsors and external partners.

Benefits

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice