Research Governance & EDGE Specialist

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Governance Facilitator to provide specialist governance advice to researchers and ensure compliant R&D approvals.

The role involves coordinating approvals, audits, and EDGE management, including serving as Lead EDGE administrator and training colleagues. The post requires experience in NHS, HEI or research environments and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience of working in an NHS, higher education or research environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret governance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist governance advice to researchers to ensure compliant R&D management approvals.
• Coordinate study approvals and amendments; audit and monitor research studies.
• Manage EDGE-related tasks; act as Lead EDGE Account Administrator and Super User; train staff in EDGE use.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

NHS experience

EDGE system experience

Tools

EDGE system

Job description

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Governance Facilitator to provide specialist governance advice to researchers and ensure compliant R&D approvals.

The role involves coordinating approvals, audits, and EDGE management, including serving as Lead EDGE administrator and training colleagues. The post requires experience in NHS, HEI or research environments and strong communication and analytical skills.