Research Governance Manager

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrow seeks a Research Manager to promote and facilitate high-quality clinical research. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Research Governance standards and manage improvement projects while addressing non-compliance issues. A degree and senior research management experience are required, with knowledge of UK Health and Social Care Research policies preferred. This role offers the chance to impact research delivery and governance within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Higher degree in relevant discipline such as medical law and ethics.
• Significant research management experience at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Drive clinical research management improvement projects.
• Maintain governance compliance and resolve non-compliance issues.

Skills

Knowledge of UK policy framework for Health and Social Care Research

Excellent communication skills

Experience in developing and implementing policy

High level specialist knowledge of GCP

Education

Educated to degree level

Higher degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Job summary

The primary purpose of this post is to promote and facilitate the delivery of high quality research activity within London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust and to ensure that all such research is conducted in full compliance with Research Governance standards and other statutory obligations.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for initiating and driving an innovative programme of clinical research management improvement projects, whilst maintaining documentary evidence of governance compliance and ensuring organisational compliance with all aspects Trust research including the management and resolution of non‑compliance issues in line with Trust policy.
• Manage the development of a system which enables the recording and tracking of research approval and delivery timelines in accordance with institutional and national requirements.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to degree level.
• Higher degree in relevant discipline such as medical law and ethics, Master’s or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of UK policy framework for Health and Social Care Research, NHS R&D strategy, NHS long term plan and national industrial strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of legal framework around research governance including national and international regulations and legislation.
• High level specialist knowledge of health service, GCP, clinical research and clinical trials management.
• Experience in developing and implementing policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion.
• Significant research management experience at a senior level within a scientific or clinical research environment.
• Excellent communication, diplomatic and organisational skills including negotiation.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, databases, statistical packages).

Desirable

• Formal training in ICH GCP.
• Project management qualification.
• Knowledge of innovation and intellectual property.
• Skills in developing learning, e.g., through teaching or professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and is required to submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a criminal convictions check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
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