Research Quality Assurance Facilitator

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Research Quality Assurance Facilitator to join its Research and Innovation team. This role focuses on developing quality assurance systems ensuring compliance with clinical research standards. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in quality management within healthcare settings, offering a chance to contribute to vital research endeavors.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

NHS Pension Scheme

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in managing incidents and clinical audits.
• Experience in developing/maintaining Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the quality assurance (QA) schedule for DBTH.
• Develop policies relating to research & innovation activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Managing incidents

Education

Degree in biomedical or associated subject

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Research Quality Assurance Facilitator

The closing date is 06 July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dedicated individual with a strong focus on Research and Quality Assurance to join our Research and Innovation team as a Research Quality Assurance Facilitator.

The Research and Innovation team forms part of the Education and Research Directorate at DBTH.

The post holder will have a key role in the development of the quality assurance systems to ensure the delivery of quality and compliant clinical research at DBTH.

Main duties of the job

The Research Quality Assurance Facilitator will be responsible for supporting the quality assurance (QA) schedule for DBTH

This will include the development and implementation, oversight and maintenance of a robust quality assurance agenda in R&I to ensure compliance with all systems and standards pertaining to clinical research regulations.

The post holder will work with Research Grant and Quality Lead to develop policies relating to research & innovation (R&I) activities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with roles and responsibilities of the R&I Department and the Trust as sponsor.

The post holder will work with the R&I team, support departments, research delivery staff and researchers to ensure that all systems and standards pertaining to the QA audit schedule and clinical research are compliant with the regulations.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of managing incidents and clinical audits.
• Experience of analysing problems and identifying solutions.
• Experience in developing and/or maintaining Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications & Training

• Educated to degree level in a relevant biomedical or associated subject, or a graduate with high level of experience in clinical trials.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Demonstrable attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve. Capable of taking own decisions to organise the work of a professional team under management guidance.
• Working knowledge of the HRA, set-up and approval processes within the UK and devolved nations.
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other relevant legislation.
• Proven knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework which governs trial administration.
• Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP and Medicines for Human Use Regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearPro Rata Per Annum