Research Management & Governance Officer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in London is looking for an individual with experience in research governance and clinical research management. You will support researchers, administer the approvals system, and provide critical guidance to the research community. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and analytical skills, along with a degree or equivalent experience. This permanent full-time role offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical and/or NHS research management.
• Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for clinical research.
• Ability to manage study set-up and approval.

Responsibilities

• Support researchers in study set-up and submission of applications.
• Administer the approvals system and manage amendments.
• Provide advice to the research community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in research governance or equivalent experience

Tools

Web applications

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited from individuals with experience of working in research governance and a sound knowledge of clinical research management to join the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO). The JRMO is a joint office which manages clinical research on behalf of Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). This is a very busy department within the JRMO, working with our researchers to ensure the research management and governance objectives of both organisations are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Support researchers in study set-up and submission of study applications.
• Administer the approvals system, including sponsorship review and confirmation of capacity & capability reviews, and manage all amendments within the JRMO systems.
• Provide advice and guidance to the research community at Barts Health NHS Trust and QMUL.
• Administer the approvals system including sponsorship of research at Barts Health NHS Trust and QMUL.
• Maintain good working relationships between Barts Health NHS Trust, its constituent departments, QMUL and the Clinical Research Network (CRN) Management Team.

Person Specification

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in research governance and/or the conduct of research.
• Experience of clinical and/or NHS research management.
• Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies.
• Specialist knowledge of RM&G procedures.
• Knowledge of systems and structures for the management of clinical research in the NHS.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret research management information.
• Ability to manage study set-up and approval.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office applications.
• Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Communicate complex information simply both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise & organise own workload.
• Ability to work alone efficiently & as a member of a multi-professional team.
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.

Additional Information

Band 5. Permanent contract. Full-time, flexible working. Location: Joint Research Management Office, Dept W, 81 Mile End Rd, London, E1 4UJ.

Employer Details

Barts Health NHS Trust. Employer website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk.